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US President Trump hosts iftar dinner at White House, thanks Muslim voters
Civil rights groups staged protests outside the White House for the exclusion of American Muslim leaders, claiming only foreign dignitaries were invited
 "US President Trump hosts iftar dinner at White House, thanks Muslim voters")
Will 1 million children die? Trump's vaccine cuts could spark crisis in US
Trump's vaccine funding cuts could leave 75 million children around the world without immunisation, risking a global health crisis and putting one million young lives in danger
 "Will 1 million children die? Trump's vaccine cuts could spark crisis in US")
ChatGPT's viral Studio Ghibli-style images raise AI copyright concerns
ChatGPT maker OpenAI, which is fighting copyright lawsuits over its flagship chatbot, has largely encouraged the Ghiblification experiments
 "ChatGPT's viral Studio Ghibli-style images raise AI copyright concerns")
Stronger deterrence needed against China in disputed sea: US defence chief
Hegseth spoke during a meeting with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in the Philippines, his first stop in his first trip to Asia to reaffirm Washington's ironclad commitment to the region
 "Stronger deterrence needed against China in disputed sea: US defence chief")
Steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal looks to leave UK over govt's non-dom crackdown
Former ArcelorMittal CEO Lakshmi Mittal may be look to relocate to a destination that offer attractive tax incentives for high-net-worth individuals
 "Steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal looks to leave UK over govt's non-dom crackdown")
Why does Trump want US to control Greenland? Location, resources and more
The US has expressed interest in expanding its existing military presence on the island, including placing radars there to monitor the waters between the island, Iceland and Britain
 "Why does Trump want US to control Greenland? Location, resources and more")
6 intelligence leaks that shook the US: Latest Yemen breach joins the list
From war plans to surveillance secrets, America's biggest intelligence leaks have exposed military strategies, covert operations, and government cover-ups
 "6 intelligence leaks that shook the US: Latest Yemen breach joins the list")
Vance, wife to visit US military post in Greenland amid diplomatic row
The couple's revised trip to the semi-autonomous Danish territory comes as relations between the US and the Nordic country have soured
 "Vance, wife to visit US military post in Greenland amid diplomatic row")
Canadian PM Mark Carney announces end of ties with US over Trump tariff
Carney's statement comes a day after Trump announced 25 per cent tariff on auto imports
 "Canadian PM Mark Carney announces end of ties with US over Trump tariff")
US colleges face funding cuts as Trump ties aid to policy compliance
Trump's administration has been using the funding spigot to seek compliance with his agenda, cutting off money to schools including Columbia University and University of Pennsylvania
 "US colleges face funding cuts as Trump ties aid to policy compliance")
Economist Arthur Laffer warns 25% US tariffs may severely hit automakers
A 25 per cent tariff would not only shrink, or possibly eliminate, profit margins for US manufacturers but also weaken their ability to compete with international rivals
 "Economist Arthur Laffer warns 25% US tariffs may severely hit automakers")
Decades of AIDS vax research imperiled by Trump's withdrawal of US funding
The US cut HIV vaccine funding, forcing IAVI to halt work and lay off staff, while the South African Medical Research Council will receive only $9 mn of its planned $45 mn for multi-country trials
 "Decades of AIDS vax research imperiled by Trump's withdrawal of US funding")
Musk says he will finish most of $1 trn federal cost cuts within weeks
DOGE estimates it has saved US taxpayers $115 billion as of March 24 through actions including workforce reductions, asset sales and contract cancellations
 "Musk says he will finish most of $1 trn federal cost cuts within weeks")
US judge temporarily blocks parts of Trump's anti-DEI executive orders
Judge Matthew Kennelly of the US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois halted the Labour Department from requiring federal contractors or grant recipients from certifying
 "US judge temporarily blocks parts of Trump's anti-DEI executive orders")
Suspected US airstrikes hit Houthi-held sites in Yemen, including Sanaa
The extent of the damage and possible casualties wasn't immediately clear, though the number of strikes appeared particularly intense compared to other days in the campaign
 "Suspected US airstrikes hit Houthi-held sites in Yemen, including Sanaa")
UAE grants Ramadan clemency, pardons more than 500 Indian nationals
This annual tradition of pardoning prisoners during Ramadan reflects the UAE's commitment to justice, compassion, and maintaining strong diplomatic relations with India
 "UAE grants Ramadan clemency, pardons more than 500 Indian nationals")
Key issues in Australia's election: Cost of living, housing, China, energy
Australians head to polls on May 3 as cost of living, housing, energy, and China policy dominate the election, with Labour Party seeking a second term
 "Key issues in Australia's election: Cost of living, housing, China, energy")
Top MS-13 gang leader held in Virginia during major Trump-backed operation
Law enforcement officials described Villatoro as one of the top leaders responsible for orchestrating MS-13's violent crimes along the East Coast.
Donald Trump directs Smithsonian sites to scrub content on race, gender
Trump in his second term has targeted diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in the government and private sector, as well as at cultural institutions
Greenland forms new govt on eve of Vance visit to resist US annexation bid
Four of the five parties elected to Greenland's Parliament earlier this month have agreed to form a coalition that will have 23 of 31 seats in the legislature
 "Greenland forms new govt on eve of Vance visit to resist US annexation bid")