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Trump signs order to withdraw US from 66 international organisations

Trump has signed an order to withdraw US from 66 international organisations, saying they undermine American sovereignty, waste taxpayer money and promote agendas that conflict with national interests

Trump immigration policies, aging population slow US growth projection: CBO

The country's total population is projected to stop growing in 2056 and remain roughly the same size as in the previous year, the CBO said

Venezuela to now purchase only American-made products, says Trump

US President said that the purchases would include American agri products, medicines, medical devices and equipment to improve the electric grid and energy facilities, amongst other things

Mamdani defends tenant official facing backlash for 'white supremacy' posts

Asked about the controversy on Wednesday, Mamdani did not address the substance of Weaver's posts but defended her record of standing up for tenants across the city and state

Trump seeks $6.2 mn in legal fees after Georgia election case dismissal

Georgia law allows defendants to recover attorney fees if a case is dismissed due to a prosecutor's misconduct

Denmark, Greenland seek talks with Rubio over US interest in taking island

Trump has argued that the US needs to control the world's largest island to ensure its own security in the face of rising threats from China and Russia in the Arctic

Trump invites Colombian Prez to WH days after threatening military strike

It was a Great Honour to speak with the President of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, who called to explain the situation of drugs and other disagreements that we have hade, said Trump

UK names new road safety rules 'Dev's Law' after Indian-origin victim

The government said its strategy sets out an ambitious plan to reduce deaths and serious injuries on Britain's roads by 65 per cent by 2035, with a greater target of 70 per cent for children under 16

US ambassador-designate Sergio Gor likely to arrive in India soon

Gor, 38, was serving as the White House personnel director when President Trump named him in August as the next US envoy to New Delhi

Bangladesh expresses potential interest in JF-17 fighter jets: Pakistan

Though Pakistan claims that the jet has proved its capabilities during the conflict with India, its effectiveness is not clearly known

BlueScope Steel rejects $9 billion takeover offer for fourth time

BlueScope shares closed 1.12 per cent higher on Wednesday at A$29.87, just below the A$30 per share offer made public on Monday

European allies craft response plan should US act on Greenland move

A US military seizure of Greenland from a longtime ally, Denmark, would send shock waves through the NATO alliance and deepen the divide between Trump and European leaders

China announces another new trade measure against Japan as tensions rise

The dumping of imported products from Japan has damaged the production and operation of our domestic industry, the Chinese ministry said

Oil steadies after Trump says Venezuela to export crude to the US

The deal between Washington and Caracas could initially require cargoes that were bound for China to be rerouted, sources told Reuters

Philippines evacuates 3,000 villagers after volcano activity raises alarm

The 2,462-metre volcano is one of the Philippines' top tourism draws because of its near-perfect cone shape. But it's also the most active of the country's 24 restive volcanoes

After weeks of tracking, US seizes Russia-flagged tanker in North Sea

The operation was confirmed by the US military's European Command in a series of posts on X, which said the seizure formed part of Washington's broader action against sanctioned vessels

Warner Bros rejects Paramount's revised $108.4 bn bid, backs Netflix deal

Warner Bros' board said Paramount's offer hinges on "an extraordinary amount of debt financing" that heightens the risk of closing

Saudi-led coalition strikes south Yemen; ousted separatist leader flees

Hours after the airstrikes, Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) issued a decree removing al-Zubaidi from its membership

Israel's Netanyahu calls PM Modi, briefs him on status of Gaza peace plan

Modi and Netanyahu also exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest and agreed to remain in touch

Explained: Can the US legally acquire Greenland without using force?

As Donald Trump revives talk of acquiring Greenland, here's explaining on whether the US can legally buy the island, what international law allows, and why Europe is pushing back