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Trump sends 'great hospital boat' to Greenland to support local healthcare

This humanitarian move follows the President's December appointment of Landry to act as a special envoy to the Arctic territory

12 killed in Israeli strikes on Hezbollah command centres in Lebanon

The strikes were among the deadliest since the November 2024 US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon

White House dinner closes turbulent week for governors in Washington

Trump ridiculed the bipartisan group's leadership, Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma and Democratic Gov. Wes Moore of Maryland

Trump's treasured negotiating edge dulled by Supreme Court's tariff ruling

The blow comes amid a perilous stretch for White House, with Trump facing criticism over his threats to acquire Greenland, violent actions by immigration officers and the fallout from Epstein files

China defies global 'AI scare trade' as investors chase winners

In China, the mood is far more upbeat. Instead of worrying about disruption, investors are chasing perceived winners, drawn by AI's growth prospects

Trump tells Netflix to fire board member Susan Rice or 'pay consequences'

Rice in a podcast said that corporations, news organizations and law firms that went along with Trump's demands for loyalty now see their actions were unpopular

DOJ probes Netflix's power over filmmakers in Warner deal review

The department is seeking to determine whether the deal "may substantially lessen competition or tend to create a monopoly in violation of Section 7 of the Clayton Act or Section 2 of the Sherman Act

JPMorgan acknowledges it closed Trump's accounts after Jan 6 attack

The acknowledgment came in a court filing submitted this week in Trump's lawsuit against the bank and its leader, Jamie Dimon

Pak strikes militant hideouts near Afghan border after surge in attacks

Islamabad did not say in precisely which areas the strikes were carried out or provide details

US envoy causes uproar by claiming Israel has right to much of Middle East

His comments sparked immediate backlash from neighboring Egypt and Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and the League of Arab States

Weaponisation of tariffs must be condemned: Chidambaram slams Trump

Chidambaram said Trump's actions were condemned by all countries as "weaponisation of tariffs"

Trump raises global tariff to 15% from 10% day after US court's big ruling

He said the administration would determine and announce revised tariff levels for different countries in the coming months within the limits permitted under law

Nasa moon rocket faces another glitch, March crew launch at risk

Officials revealed the latest problem just one day after targeting March 6 for humanity's first flight to the moon in more than half a century

US envoy's 'Israel take it all' remark sparks backlash in West Asia

Since its establishment in 1948, Israel has not had fully recognised borders. Its frontiers with Arab neighbours have shifted as a result of wars, annexations, ceasefires and peace agreements

US military airlifts microreactor as Trump pushes nuclear expansion

Skeptics warn that nuclear energy poses risks and say microreactors may not be safe or feasible and have not proved they can meet demand for a reasonable price

Indian film nominees in spotlight ahead of BAFTA Awards in London

An Indian American director Geeta Gandbhir is shortlisted for a Best Documentary BAFTA for her film "The Perfect Neighbour", also nominated for Best Documentary Feature at the Oscars next month

With tariffs ruling, US Supreme Court reasserts its power to check Trump

Shane noted that the tariffs case did not require the court to wade into the wisdom of Trump's policy or the soundness of his discretion - and may not undermine Trump's power going forward

Govt studying implications of US Court tariff ruling; Trump remarks

The US Supreme Court ruled that Trump exceeded his authority by imposing tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), a 1977 law intended for national emergencies

Explained: What Trump's 10% global import tariff reset means for India

From 50% duties to a temporary 10% levy, US tariff rules on Indian goods have shifted, lowering costs for now while leaving sectoral duties and trade deal negotiations largely unchanged

Asian economies assess impact of fresh Trump tariff moves, confusion

The court struck down several Trump-era tariffs on Asian export giants, China, South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan, key players in tech supply chains and the global chip market