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China appoints new top trade negotiator amid tariff tensions with US
The government said that Li Chenggang has been appointed to replace Wang Shouwen
 "China appoints new top trade negotiator amid tariff tensions with US")
White House starts media policy curbing wire services' access to President
It was the latest attempt by the new administration to control coverage of its activities
 "White House starts media policy curbing wire services' access to President")
Canadian university teachers warned against non-essential travel to US
The Canadian Association of University Teachers released updated travel advice Tuesday due to the political landscape created by President Donald Trump's administration
 "Canadian university teachers warned against non-essential travel to US")
Trump attack suspect allowed to hire expert to inspect rifle's operability
Ryan Wesley Routh' s attorneys had asked that their expert be allowed to inspect, photograph and test the rifle in order to evaluate a government expert's findings
 "Trump attack suspect allowed to hire expert to inspect rifle's operability")
Judge bars Trump from targeting firm that sued Fox News over election lies
The framers of our constitution would see this as a shocking abuse of power, District Court Judge Loren AliKhan said as she entered the temporary restraining order
 "Judge bars Trump from targeting firm that sued Fox News over election lies")
US judge questions Trump officials' refusal to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia
Abrego Garcia's deportation has become a national flashpoint as President Donald Trump follows up on campaign promises of mass deportations, including to a notorious prison in El Salvador
 "US judge questions Trump officials' refusal to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia")
Biden warns that Trump administration 'taking hatchet' to social security
In fewer than 100 days, this new administration has done so much damage and so much destruction, said Biden
 "Biden warns that Trump administration 'taking hatchet' to social security")
Judge orders release of billions from two key Biden-era initiatives
US District Judge Mary McElroy, who was appointed by President Donald Trump during his first term, sided with conservation and nonprofit groups
 "Judge orders release of billions from two key Biden-era initiatives")
Judge blocks labour dept from enforcing key part of Trump's anti-DEI orders
Judge Matthew Kennelly of the US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois issued the ruling in response to a lawsuit filed by Chicago Women in Trades
 "Judge blocks labour dept from enforcing key part of Trump's anti-DEI orders")
Visa cancellations leave foreign students in US fearing deportation
At least 600 students at more than 90 colleges and universities have had their visas revoked or their legal status terminated in recent weeks
 "Visa cancellations leave foreign students in US fearing deportation")
Singapore dissolves parliament, paving way for general elections
Elections Department is expected to set a date for the polls later in the afternoon
 "Singapore dissolves parliament, paving way for general elections")
Palestinian activist expecting US citizenship interview arrested by ICE
Green card holder Mohsen Mahdawi, a legal US resident since 2015, was detained by ICE agents at the USCIS office in Colchester
 "Palestinian activist expecting US citizenship interview arrested by ICE")
Next round of nuclear talks in Oman, says Iran after officials name Rome
American officials have not said where the talks would be held
 "Next round of nuclear talks in Oman, says Iran after officials name Rome")
Trump administration freezes $2.2 billion in grants to Harvard University
The administration urged Harvard to adopt merit-based admissions, leadership reforms, and audit diversity views among students, faculty, and staff in a letter sent on Friday
 "Trump administration freezes $2.2 billion in grants to Harvard University")
White House proposes significant cuts to State dept, UN, Nato funding
The proposal, which was presented to the State Department last week and is still in a highly preliminary phase, is not expected to pass muster with either the department's leadership or Congress
Won't be releasing Maryland man back to US, says El Salvador Prez Bukele
Trump administration officials emphasised that Abrego Garcia, who was sent to a notorious gang prison in El Salvador, was a citizen of that country and that the US has no say in his future
 "Won't be releasing Maryland man back to US, says El Salvador Prez Bukele")
International students challenge widespread US visa revocations in court
In lawsuits against the Department of Homeland Security, students have argued the government lacked justification to cancel their visa or terminate their legal status
 "International students challenge widespread US visa revocations in court")
Attack by gunmen leaves at least 40 people dead in Nigeria, president says
President Bola Tinubu also said he has ordered an investigation over the late Sunday night attack on the Zike community, extending his condolences to the victims and their families
 "Attack by gunmen leaves at least 40 people dead in Nigeria, president says")
US Army to take over border land for base, may detain migrants: Officials
The Trump administration's plan to transfer the border zone to military control aims to bypass a federal law restricting US troops from engaging in domestic law enforcement on American soil
 "US Army to take over border land for base, may detain migrants: Officials")
Intruder arrested near UnitedHealthcare HQ months after CEO's killing
Police in the Minneapolis suburb of Minnetonka said the suspect was arrested outside of the United Healthcare corporate campus
 "Intruder arrested near UnitedHealthcare HQ months after CEO's killing")