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FY26 budget talks with Pakistan 'constructive', to continue ahead: IMF
IMF concludes staff visit to Pakistan, says FY26 budget talks constructive and ongoing; confirms next review of Pakistan's funding programme set for second half of 2025
 "FY26 budget talks with Pakistan 'constructive', to continue ahead: IMF")
How Donald Trump's sanctions threaten Harvard's global appeal and allure
The relevant actions by the US side will only damage its own image and international credibility, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a briefing in Beijing
 "How Donald Trump's sanctions threaten Harvard's global appeal and allure")
How international students help sustain the budgets of these US colleges
Federal judge blocks Trump administration's plan to bar Harvard from enrolling international students, highlighting financial risks for universities reliant on global enrolment
 "How international students help sustain the budgets of these US colleges")
Pentagon chief Hegseth imposes sweeping press restrictions amid leak fears
The administration has taken several aggressive actions toward the press since Trump took over, including FCC investigations into ABC, CBS and NBC News
 "Pentagon chief Hegseth imposes sweeping press restrictions amid leak fears")
White House National Security Council fires many staffers after Trump order
The body had more than 300 staffers under Democratic President Joe Biden, but even before the recent firings under Trump was considerably less than half the size of Biden's NSC
 "White House National Security Council fires many staffers after Trump order")
'Apple can build in India but must pay tariffs to sell in US', says Trump
Donald Trump says Apple can build manufacturing plants in India but warns that iPhones made there will face at least a 25 per cent tariff if sold in the US, insisting on domestic production
 "'Apple can build in India but must pay tariffs to sell in US', says Trump")
Viral manga revives quake fears, Japan tourism hit ahead of summer peak
Bookings to Japan from key Asian markets like Hong Kong and Taiwan drop sharply as viral posts revive a comic book prediction of a July 2025 quake, prompting airlines to cut flights
 "Viral manga revives quake fears, Japan tourism hit ahead of summer peak")
Stabbing at Hamburg train station leaves several Injured, woman arrested
Hamburg's fire service said six people sustained life-threatening injuries, while another three were seriously injured and three had slight injuries
 "Stabbing at Hamburg train station leaves several Injured, woman arrested")
Trump signs orders to boost nuclear energy, speed reactor construction
The effort is a bid to meet a coming surge in electricity demand and help the US reclaim its edge in nuclear energy
 "Trump signs orders to boost nuclear energy, speed reactor construction")
Singapore PM Lawrence Wong says government to engage US-China honestly
Speaking after his newly re-elected government was sworn-in on Friday, Wong stressed, Where our interests align, we will work with them (the US and China)
 "Singapore PM Lawrence Wong says government to engage US-China honestly")
Russia-Ukraine begin major prisoner swap, largest since war began in 2022
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the first phase of the exchange brought home 390 Ukrainians, including soldiers and civilians,
 "Russia-Ukraine begin major prisoner swap, largest since war began in 2022")
Trump signals approval of Nippon deal, US Steel to Stay in Pittsburgh
US Steel's board and stockholders approved Nippon Steel's bid last year. It has been opposed by the United Steelworkers union
 "Trump signals approval of Nippon deal, US Steel to Stay in Pittsburgh")
Massive drone, missile attack hits Kyiv; residents shelter underground
Ukraine's capital came under a massive combined drone and missile attack late Friday with explosions and machine gun fire heard throughout the city.
 "Massive drone, missile attack hits Kyiv; residents shelter underground")
US court blocks Trump's order to bar foreign students at Harvard University
A US federal judge blocked the Trump administration's move to bar international students at Harvard, following a swift lawsuit by the university claiming the order would cause 'serious & lasting harm'
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US Prez Trump threatens to impose 50% tariff on EU nations from June 1
Trump said in comments on social media that the EU was "very difficult to deal with" and "our discussions with them are going nowhere.''
Bangladesh's interim govt chief Yunus mulls resignation: Report
The leader of the NCP who visibly emerged with Yunus's blessings in February this year, said he told Yunus to stay strong for the sake of the country's security, and future and to meet the expectation
 "Bangladesh's interim govt chief Yunus mulls resignation: Report")
Pakistan extends closure of airspace for Indian flights till June 24
The extension follows the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) rules that restrict such closure for a month at a time
 "Pakistan extends closure of airspace for Indian flights till June 24")
Trump to Apple's Cook: Make iPhones in America or pay 25% import tariff
US President Donald Trump warns Apple of a 25% tariff on iPhones sold in the US if they're not manufactured domestically. He has asked the company to shift production to US from other nations
Harvard sues Trump admin over ban on enrolling international students
Harvard University has sued the Trump administration over a ban on enrolling international students, calling it unconstitutional and warning it could impact over 7,000 visa holders at the institution
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Why did tiles come crashing down from China's 600-year-old Fengyang Tower?
The culture and tourism bureau in Anhui province launched an investigation into the tower collapse incident, acknowledging growing scrutiny over the integrity of the repair work in China
 "Why did tiles come crashing down from China's 600-year-old Fengyang Tower?")