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Trump admin rejects Gaza reconstruction plan proposed by Arab leaders

Trump administration has said that US President Donald Trump stands by his vision, which includes expelling the Palestinian residents of the territory

Fifteen injured after South Korea air force jet accidentally drops bombs

South Korea's Air Force said eight 500-pound (225kg) Mk82 bombs from a KF-16 jet fell outside the shooting range during joint live-fire exercises

Trump admin suspends military flights for deportations: Here's why

The US suspended costly military deportation flights after conducting about 30 C-17 and a dozen C-130 flights, transporting migrants to India, Guatemala, Ecuador, Peru, Honduras, Panama & Guantanamo

Fired veterans feel betrayed, including some who voted for Donald Trump

The mass firing of federal employees since Trump took office in January is pushing out veterans who make up 30 per cent of the nation's federal workforce

China's premier, US president: Two speeches and differing world visions

Trump and Xi's differing speeches struck similar tone that of a desire for greatness at a moment when the reigning superpower and its biggest challenger are seeing their interests increasingly at odds

Russia has become a threat to France and Europe: French President Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron's message to EU: Europe must prepare itself for an era of uncertainty and take greater responsibility for its defence

As Donald Trump unleashes a trade war, here is how the world is responding

President Donald Trump's tariffs on China, India, Canada, Mexico, and the European Union have intensified global trade tensions, prompting swift retaliation and raising fears of economic instability

Senate Republicans seek congressional nod for DOGE spending cuts by Musk

The rescission process, which Congress established in 1974, allows presidents to cancel allocated funds through legislation approved by simple majorities in Senate and House of Representatives

'If you hold hostages, you are dead': Trump issues 'last warning' to Hamas

Donald Trump's statement comes after the White House confirmed that a US envoy was dispatched to Qatar for direct talks with Hamas

Hong Kong court reverses convictions of 3 ex-organisers of Tiananmen vigils

Critics said shutdown and the case showed that the city's civil liberties were shrinking despite promises they would be kept intact when former British colony returned to Chinese rule in 1997

'Bear with me', says Trump as farmers, consumers brace for tariff effects

The situation has some farmers stocking up on equipment and supplies in preparation for prices to go up, but it's not like they can easily buy all their fertilizer ahead of time

US charges 12 Chinese contract hackers in computer intrusion campaigns

Furthermore, the US imposed sanctions on the Shanghai-based malicious cyber actor and data broker, Zhou Shuai and his company

'President Trump has been very tough on China', says US press secy

The remarks by the White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt came after Trump doubled the tariff on all Chinese imports to 20 per cent from 10 per cent

Trump hails 'reclaiming' of Panama Canal after BlackRock deal to buy stake

The deal will give the US consortium control of key Panama Canal ports amid White House calls to remove them from what it says is Chinese ownership

After Trump's tariffs, Mexico seeks Asian, European crude oil buyers

The official said potential Chinese buyers were "very interested" in initial conversations, adding that "demand will decide how these flows are redirected"

Trump considers exempting some agri products from Canada, Mexico tariffs

Lawmakers from states with strong agriculture interests have pleaded with the administration to carve out tariff exemptions for fertilizers and other products that are critical for growing US crops

Nasa powers down two instruments on Voyager spacecraft to save energy

The energy-saving moves were necessary to extend their missions, Voyager project manager Suzanne Dodd at the Nasa Jet Propulsion Laboratory said in a statement

Macron to confer with allies on protecting Europe with nuclear deterrence

Macron also said he hoped to convince US President Donald Trump not to impose tariffs on imports from Europe

Trump admin deletes list of federal buildings targeted for potential sale

The initial list had included some of the country's most recognisable buildings, along with courthouses, offices and even parking garage and spanned nearly every state

As Musk eyes Lesotho for business, Trump says no one has heard of it

Musk in September was meeting with Lesotho's prime minister, Sam Matekane, while trying to do business with the southern African nation