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Trump's Oval Office event ends abruptly as girl faints mid-briefing. WATCH
US President Donald Trump's briefing on major political issues was cut short after a girl fainted during Dr Oz's swearing-in as CMS chief in the Oval Office
 "Trump's Oval Office event ends abruptly as girl faints mid-briefing. WATCH")
Pak deputy PM visits Kabul as crackdown on Afghan refugees intensifies
Dar, who is also the foreign minister, would hold delegation-level talks with Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi
 "Pak deputy PM visits Kabul as crackdown on Afghan refugees intensifies")
'Mistaken' letter, $2.2 bn freeze: Inside Harvard's showdown with Trump
An unauthorised letter sparked a $2.2 billion funding freeze, deepening a dispute between Harvard University and Trump's administration
 "'Mistaken' letter, $2.2 bn freeze: Inside Harvard's showdown with Trump")
Google loses ad monopoly case as big tech faces ongoing antitrust battles
Along with Google and Meta, Amazon and Apple are also currently facing significant antitrust challenges in the US
 "Google loses ad monopoly case as big tech faces ongoing antitrust battles")
Supreme Court blocks, for now, new deportations under 18th century law
In a brief order, the court directed the Trump administration not to remove Venezuelans held in the Bluebonnet Detention Centre until further order of this court
 "Supreme Court blocks, for now, new deportations under 18th century law")
Trump admin makes major cuts to Native American school research projects
The cuts are just a fraction of the grants cancelled by the National Endowment for the Humanities in recent weeks
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Arizona guv vetoes bill mandating local officials' help with immigration
Under the proposal, local and state officials couldn't prohibit or restrict cooperation with federal immigration efforts
Venice rolls out new tourist fee: Higher costs for last-minute trips
Venice is expanding its day-tripper tax in 2025, with higher fees for late bookings and more restricted days. Here's what every visitor needs to know before planning a trip
 "Venice rolls out new tourist fee: Higher costs for last-minute trips")
Questions raised over deputy sheriff's stepson as accused FSU gunman
Political science student Phoenix Ikner was a long-standing member of a sheriff's office youth advisory council
 "Questions raised over deputy sheriff's stepson as accused FSU gunman")
Iran, US begins second round of nuclear talks in Rome amid tensions
The official spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the closed-door negotiations at the Omani Embassy in Rome's Camilluccia neighbourhood
 "Iran, US begins second round of nuclear talks in Rome amid tensions")
How Trump backed off from promise to end Russia-Ukraine war in 24 hours
As various US emissaries have held talks looking for an end to the war, both Trump and his top officials have become more reserved about the prospects of a peace deal
White House changes COVID.gov to page blaming China lab for pandemic
The origin of Covid-19 has been one of the most debated topics since the pandemic began
 "White House changes COVID.gov to page blaming China lab for pandemic")
Indian student killed by stray bullet in shooting incident in Canada
Harsimrat Randhawa was a student at Mohawk College in Hamilton, Ontario
 "Indian student killed by stray bullet in shooting incident in Canada")
Ahmadi man beaten to death by Islamists near worship site in Karachi
The victim, identified as Laeeq Cheema, died before he could receive medical treatment at a hospital in the southern port city
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ACLU claims Trump admin restarting deportations under 18th century law
The group has already sued to block deportations under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 of two Venezuelans held in the Bluebonnet Detention Centre
 "ACLU claims Trump admin restarting deportations under 18th century law")
Hezbollah says it won't disarm while Israeli troops stay in south Lebanon
Since the ceasefire went into effect in late November, Israeli airstrikes have killed scores of people in Lebanon including civilians and Hezbollah members
 "Hezbollah says it won't disarm while Israeli troops stay in south Lebanon")
Judge orders Trump admin to clarify firings not due to poor performance
Judge William Alsup is overseeing a lawsuit brought by labour unions and nonprofits contesting the mass firings of thousands of probationary workers
 "Judge orders Trump admin to clarify firings not due to poor performance")
US may recognise Russian control of Crimea under proposed peace deal
The potential concession is the latest signal that President Donald Trump is eager to cement a ceasefire deal
 "US may recognise Russian control of Crimea under proposed peace deal")
Venezuelan detainees ask US Supreme Court to halt El Salvador deportations
Lawyers for the men filed their requests less than two weeks after the Supreme Court let Trump resume trying to deport alleged Tren de Aragua gang members under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798
 "Venezuelan detainees ask US Supreme Court to halt El Salvador deportations")
Trump official urges probe of NY attorney general over mortgage transaction
The request for an investigation comes as the administration has pursued a campaign of retribution against President Donald Trump's longtime foes in the legal world