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Pentagon to build training facility at Idaho base for Qatari F-15 pilots

The news drew a sharp rebuke from close Trump ally and right-wing influencer Laura Loomer, who called the plan an abomination and accused the Qataris of being associated with Islamic terror groups

Trump in 'exceptional health,' says his doctor after visit to Walter Reed

President Donald J Trump remains in exceptional health, exhibiting strong cardiovascular, pulmonary, neurological and physical performance, Barbabella wrote in a one-page memo

US, Venezuela clash at emergency UN meeting over strikes in Caribbean

The strikes, which the US said killed 21 people, followed a buildup of US maritime forces in the Caribbean unlike any seen in recent times

North Korea shows new long-range missile at parade celebrating Kim Jong Un

Other weapons on display included shorter range ballistic, cruise and supersonic missiles, which the North previously described as capable of delivering nuclear strikes against South Korea

WIC food programme gets $300 mn to keep running during US govt shutdown

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Programme for Women, Infants and Children helps more than 6 million low-income mothers, young children and expectant parents to purchase nutritious staples

Cough syrups linked to child deaths in India not shipped to US, says FDA

The US FDA said it was aware of news reports of devastating, ongoing diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol contamination in children's cough and cold medicine in India

'We must end this crisis': Macron reappoints Lecornu as prime minister

French President Emmanuel Macron reappointed Sebastien Lecornu days after his resignation, tasking him with forming a new government and delivering a budget to end France's political stalemate

Two jurors say they were bullied into convicting Weinstein, claim lawyers

In affidavits, two jurors said they felt overwhelmed and intimidated by jurors who wanted to convict Weinstein on the charge, which accused him of forcing oral sex on a production assistant

Nobel winner vilified by Maduro vows to continue her fight for Venezuela

Machado's prize is unlikely to help improve the circumstances for her supporters and opposition leaders, whose ranks have thinned under a brutal crackdown that's sent many to jail or into exile

Bose angers customers by ending cloud streaming for old SoundTouch speakers

Bose said any SoundTouch speakers with Bluetooth, auxiliary line-in connections, or an HDMI port will still be able to play audio from devices

Several Palestinians return to Gaza as US-brokered ceasefire takes effect

The military confirmed the start of the ceasefire Friday, and the remaining 48 hostages, around 20 of them believed to be alive, are to be released by Monday

Trump admin begins mass federal layoffs, escalating US govt shutdown fight

The administration plans to slash at least 4,100 workers from the government during the shutdown, according to newly filed court documents

Venezuelan Nobel laureate accepted 2025 Peace Prize in 'my honour': Trump

Machado was awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and for her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy

National Guard stands down in Illinois while troops patrol in Memphis

For years, Memphis, whose population exceeds 600,000, has dealt with high violent crime, including assaults, carjackings and homicides

Blast at Tennessee explosives plant leaves 19 missing, feared dead: Sheriff

Aerial footage of the aftermath by WTVF-TV showed the explosion had apparently obliterated one of the facility's hilltop buildings, leaving only smoldering wreckage and the burnt-out shells of vehicle

Datanomics: Machado becomes first Venezuelan to win Nobel Peace Prize

As many as 20 women have so far been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. The first female laureate was Bertha von Suttner in 1905

Putin praises Trump's peace efforts even after failing to win Nobel Prize

There have been cases where the committee has awarded the Nobel Peace Prize to people who have done nothing for peace, Putin said

Trump hints at cancelling Xi meeting after China limits rare earth exports

The Republican president suggested that he was looking at a massive increase of import taxes on Chinese products in response to Xi's moves

US online retailers delist millions of banned Chinese electronic items

Earlier this week, the FCC said it plans to vote this month to tighten restrictions on telecommunications equipment made by Chinese companies deemed national security risks

AstraZeneca to strike landmark drug price deal with Trump administration

The deal is expected to be announced at the White House on Friday, said the people, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the plans are not yet public