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US warns of missile threats that Donald Trump's Golden Dome may face

The DIA released a chart as a prelude to a White House announcement regarding threats to the US that the Golden Dome missile defense umbrella, a priority of President Donald Trump, would counter

In Donald Trump's world, aircraft are key to unlocking political favours

The US president is a noted aviation buff - branding his personal Boeing 757 "Trump Force One" and seeking to acquire a Qatari luxury jet to serve as a the new presidential aircraft

UN humanitarian chief slams Israel for 'deliberately' blocking aid to Gaza

UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher told the Security Council that aid work in Gaza has become grim, with Israel blocking all humanitarian supplies for over 10 weeks

Luxury jet being gifted by Qatar will be temporary Air Force One: Trump

Under the arrangement, which officials from both countries have acknowledged discussing, Qatar would offer a luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet for use as Air Force One

What makes Trump's freebie Qatar jet the stuff of nightmares in spyworld

Aside from any legal and ethical qualms about Trump accepting the plane - an 89-seater with a sumptuous French-designed interior - there are technical and security concerns too

Harvard expands lawsuit against US after Trump ends $450 mn funding

In its new complaint, Harvard cited several actions taken by the administration since the university's initial lawsuit on April 21

Golden swords, Arabian horses: Trump gets a royal welcome in Saudi Arabia

Although Trump recently attended the funeral of Pope Francis in Rome, Saudi Arabia was originally intended to be his initial overseas destination, just like in his first term

Trump's pardon attorney to review Joe Biden's end-of-term mercy decisions

On his last day in office, Biden pardoned his siblings, their spouses, Dr Fauci, Gen Milley, and members of the House panel that probed the January 6 Capitol attack

Canadian PM Carney names Indian-origin Anita Anand as foreign minister

Carney, who replaced Justin Trudeau earlier this year and won election last month, named Anand foreign minister, replacing Mlanie Joly, who becomes the minister of industry

US imposes sanctions on companies it says sent Iranian oil to China

The network facilitated the shipment of oil worth billions of dollars to China on behalf of Iran’s Armed Forces General Staff and its front company, Sepehr Energy, Treasury said

US consumer prices rise marginally in April; impact of tariffs awaited

Though the U.S. and China took a major step towards de-escalating their trade war over the weekend, a 10% blanket duty on almost all imports remains in place, as do sectoral tariffs

As foreign tourists stay away, US could lose $12.5 billion this year

The United States is on track to lose $12.5 billion in international travel spending this year, falling to less than $169 billion from $181 billion in 2024

China, Brazil agree to defend free trade as leaders meet in Beijing

"China and Brazil are determined to unite their voices against unilateralism and protectionism," the Brazilian leftist leader said, according to Brazilian state television

Trump secures $600 bn Saudi Arabia investment pledge on West Asia tour

Trump, who was accompanied by U.S. business leaders including billionaire Elon Musk, will go on from Riyadh to Qatar on Wednesday and the United Arab Emirates on Thursday

Harvard hit with new $450 mn grant cut amid growing clash with Trump admin

The letter said Harvard has become a breeding ground for virtue signalling and discrimination and faces a steep, uphill battle to reclaim its legacy as a place of academic excellence

Microsoft to cut 3% of global workforce amid AI investment focus: Report

Microsoft did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment. The company's stock was slightly lower in morning trading

Saudi crown prince welcomes Trump as he begins four-day Mideast tour

Trump, as he did in his first term, is paying an early visit to the kingdom after the crown prince promised to pump hundreds of billions of dollars in new investments in the United States

Only face-to-face meeting with Putin can deliver peace, says Zelenskiy

President Putin, who has questioned Zelenskiy's legitimacy, has not said whether he will take part

Trump tariffs prompt Chinese firms to cut back US investment plans

A recent survey of Chinese firms operating in the US indicates that they plan to scale back their investments in the country, citing the impact of tariff policies of the Trump administration

Google's Sergey Brin settles with family of pilot killed in plane crash

Two pilots died after a plane belonging to the Google cofounder crashed off the California coast. Their families alleged that defective fuel equipment caused the crash