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Four killed, five injured in market blast in Pakistan's Balochistan
An improvised explosive device was attached to a motorbike which was parked in the Naal Bazaar of Khuzdar, according to police
 "Four killed, five injured in market blast in Pakistan's Balochistan")
Trump administration plans to layoff 80,000 employees, shows internal memo
The VA's chief of staff, Christopher Syrek, told top level officials at the agency that it had an objective to cut enough employees to return to 2019 staffing levels of just under 400,000
 "Trump administration plans to layoff 80,000 employees, shows internal memo")
Euro rallies as Germany's historic debt overhaul boosts growth outlook
Germany's bond yields surged as investors digested the additional borrowing expected to back the debt overhaul
 "Euro rallies as Germany's historic debt overhaul boosts growth outlook")
US holds secret talks with Hamas for release of US hostages in Gaza
US special envoy for hostage affairs Adam Boehler has been holding the direct talks with Hamas in recent weeks in Doha
 "US holds secret talks with Hamas for release of US hostages in Gaza")
US service sector growth picks up in February on strong demand, job growth
A spike in imports accounts for a large share of the setback, reflecting a scramble by companies to secure goods from overseas ahead of tariffs from the Trump administration
 "US service sector growth picks up in February on strong demand, job growth")
Donald Trump, Trudeau to speak on Wednesday amid escalating tariff row
Canada then announced immediate retaliatory measures on tens of billions of dollars worth of goods, prompting Trump to threaten even more tariffs
 "Donald Trump, Trudeau to speak on Wednesday amid escalating tariff row")
US Supreme Court won't let Trump withhold payment to foreign aid groups
Pursuing what he has called an 'America First' agenda, Trump ordered a 90-day pause on all foreign aid on his first day back in office on January 20
 "US Supreme Court won't let Trump withhold payment to foreign aid groups")
Explained: Trump's 'Golden Dome' to protect US in 'a very dangerous world'
The initiative aims to shield US from a rapidly evolving array of aerial threats, including a range of ballistic, hypersonic, and cruise missiles
 "Explained: Trump's 'Golden Dome' to protect US in 'a very dangerous world'")
Trump blocks intelligence sharing with Ukraine after freezing military aid
US intelligence cooperation has been crucial in helping Ukraine identify and strike Russian military targets
 "Trump blocks intelligence sharing with Ukraine after freezing military aid")
UK closes antitrust investigation into Microsoft-OpenAI collaboration
The partnership came under antitrust scrutiny in Britain and the U.S. last year following the startup's boardroom battle that led to the exit and return of CEO Sam Altman
 "UK closes antitrust investigation into Microsoft-OpenAI collaboration")
Excessive competition within China: Why leaders are worried about 'Neijuan'
Decoded: What is 'Neijuan' and how is China planning to crackdown on excessive, self-defeating competition within the country
 "Excessive competition within China: Why leaders are worried about 'Neijuan'")
House report reveals China's role in US fentanyl crisis, calls for action
Investigation reveals that nearly all illegal fentanyl ingredients are made by Chinese companies and then sent to Mexican drug cartels, which produce and distribute fentanyl in the US
 "House report reveals China's role in US fentanyl crisis, calls for action")
Bai Lan movement: Why Chinese youth are 'lying flat' and 'letting it rot'
The West 'quiet quits', the Chinese choose 'Bai Lan': How youth is rejecting hustle culture amid rising unemployment
 "Bai Lan movement: Why Chinese youth are 'lying flat' and 'letting it rot'")
How China minimised US farm imports and sharpened its trade war tactics
China has reduced its dependence on US farm imports, strengthening its trade war strategy through supply diversification, local production boosts, and food security policies
 "How China minimised US farm imports and sharpened its trade war tactics")
World's most accurate clock is now on the market: Here's how much it costs
Japanese firm Shimadzu Corp plans to sell 10 units of the optical lattice clock over three years in Japan and internationally
 "World's most accurate clock is now on the market: Here's how much it costs")
'Our country will be woke no longer': Trump in his first Congress address
Our country will be woke no longer': Trump in his first Congress address
 "'Our country will be woke no longer': Trump in his first Congress address")
Crude drops for 3rd day on Opec+ plans to increase output, Trump tariffs
Brent futures fell 45 cents, or 0.63 per cent, to $70.59 a barrel at 0953 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude declined 74 cents, or 1.08 per cent, to $67.52 a barrel
 "Crude drops for 3rd day on Opec+ plans to increase output, Trump tariffs")
'Stupid campaign speech': JD Vance-Johnson talk on Biden caught on hot mic
During US President Donald Trump's address to Congress, Vice President JD Vance and Speaker Mike Johnson were overheard on a hot mic making candid remarks about presidential speeches
 "'Stupid campaign speech': JD Vance-Johnson talk on Biden caught on hot mic")
China ready to 'fight till the end' against Trump's reciprocal tariffs
US President Donald Trump, during his Congress addressed, announced that his administration will implement reciprocal tariffs on multiple nations, including China and India, starting April 2
Washington DC to remove 'Black Lives Matter' painting near WH: Mayor
The move shows Bowser's striking shift in tone toward Trump and congressional Republicans since the president's first term in office
 "Washington DC to remove 'Black Lives Matter' painting near WH: Mayor")