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Trump's campaign against law firms sees setback as judge blocks order

The ruling on Tuesday in favour of WilmerHale marks the third time this month that a federal judge in Washington has deemed Trump's series of law firm executive orders

At least 5 people wounded in shooting at Connecticut mall: Police

Police chief said all the victims were being treated at local hospitals, though he declined to elaborate on the extent of their injuries

SpaceX launches another Starship rocket, but it tumbles out of control

The 123-metre rocket blasted off on its ninth demo from Starbase, SpaceX's launch site at the southern tip of Texas

University of California next target of Donald Trump's antisemitism probe

The University of California abhors antisemitism and is working to eradicate it across the system, said Rachel Zaentz, senior director of strategic and critical communications

US govt set to get golden share in US Steel-Nippon Steel acquisition deal

The plan, which would give the government de facto veto rights on certain company decisions and appointments, is part of ongoing talks between authorities and the companies

Elon Musk must face lawsuit over power as Trump's aide, says judge

The judge found that the Trump administration had adopted a perverse reading of the US Constitution's system of checks and balances and appeared to sanction unlimited executive power

Pete Hegseth imposes fresh restrictions on reporter access to Pentagon

Hegseth said he was imposing the restrictions to protect classified national intelligence information, or CNSI

Brazilian prosecutors sue China's BYD over slave-like labour conditions

The labour prosecutors' office in Bahia state said in a statement that they are seeking 257 million Brazilian reais ($50 million) in damages from BYD

King Charles warns Canada faces threats as Trump threatens annexation

The king said the True North is indeed strong and free and reaffirmed Canada's sovereignty

Oil prices inch up as US bans Chevron from exporting Venezuelan crude

The Trump administration has issued a new authorisation for US major Chevron that would allow it to keep assets in Venezuela but not to export oil or expand its activities

Judge blocks Trump from retaliating against NY over congestion toll

The toll on drivers entering the busiest part of Manhattan was approved under former president Joe Biden, but has been strongly opposed by Trump

Covid vaccines not recommended for children, pregnant women: US health secy

Kennedy said he removed Covid-19 shots from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's recommendations for those groups

EU countries agree to exempt most firms from carbon border tariff

Their approval makes it highly likely that the EU will exempt most of the 200,000 importers who were initially set to face the world's first carbon border tariff, due to take effect next year

Ukraine revamps minerals sector, eyes billions in investment from US deal

Ecology Minister Svitlana Hrynchuk told Reuters in an interview that Ukraine hoped the fund would significantly increase the mineral industry's potential, noting extraction was a capital-intensive

China's soft spot in trade war with Trump: Risk of huge job losses

Economists sharply disputed how much pain Trump's tariffs caused, but the message underscored the centrality of jobs to China's export-reliant economy

Trump admin to cancel all federal contracts, worth $100 mn, with Harvard

This decision marks the latest in a series of efforts by the administration to significantly impact Harvard's financial stability and global standing

China to collect record $22 billion in BRI loan repayments in 2025

In 2025, about 75 of the world's poorest and most vulnerable countries will make record high debt repayments totalling USD 22 billion to China

Japan loses world's top creditor spot to Germany after 34-year reign

Japan's net external assets hit ¥533.05 trillion ($3.7 trillion) in 2024, a 13% rise from last year, but it was surpassed by Germany, which now leads in net external assets

Bangladesh SC acquits Jamaat leader on death row for 1971 war crimes

The full seven-member bench chaired by Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed, delivered the verdict, ordering acquittal of Mr ATM Azharul Islam, a state counsel said

Trump admin considers social media vetting for international student visas

To prepare for this new requirement, the administration has directed US embassies and consular offices to halt scheduling new interviews for student visa applicants