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US workers confront confusion as Musk's deadline to describe work looms

Trump over the weekend called for Musk to be more aggressive in his cost-cutting crusade through the so-called Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE

After three years of war, Trump may give Russian economy a lifeline

US President Donald Trump is pushing for a quick deal to end the war in Ukraine, alarming Washington's European allies by leaving them and Ukraine out of initial talks with Russia

Alibaba joins global AI race, commits to $53 billion investment over 3 yrs

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group will focus on expanding data centres and computing capabilities to support the next generation of AI applications

Vivek Ramaswamy set to run for Ohio governor, announcement likely tomorrow

This comes a month after Vivek Ramaswamy dropped out of the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) a day after President Donald Trump's inauguration

UN vote to demand Russian troops leave Ukraine, US seeks softer approach

The United States pressured the Ukrainians to withdraw their nonbinding resolution in favour of its proposal, a US official and a European diplomat said Sunday

Trump to meet French, UK leaders as uncertainty grows about US-Europe ties

Trump is set to host Macron today, the three-year anniversary of the war in Ukraine, while Starmer will be at the White House on February 27

Trump admin ramps up economic measures against China amid rising tensions

US-China trade war: China has strongly condemned Washington's actions, accusing the US of politicising and weaponising economic and trade relations

If Ukraine does not join Nato, will have to create it within nation: Prez

This comes after he indicated that he was ready to quit as Ukraine's president if it meant Kyiv would be admitted to the Nato alliance

Who is Friedrich Merz, Germany's conservative leader and next chancellor?

Friedrich Merz's party and its ally, the Christian Social Union, won 28.5 per cent in Germany's general election, defeating Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Social Democrats

Trump admin slashes 1,600 USAID jobs, places direct hires on leave

A federal judge ruled in favour of placing thousands of USAID workers on leave, dealing a blow to unions alleging the cuts would dismantle the agency

President Trump creates uncertainty for world's most cited climate report

US government scientists participating in the IPCC's global assessments were issued a stop-work order from the Trump administration, according to media reports late last week

Why an American Airlines flight to Delhi with 199 passengers landed in Rome

Italian military officials dispatched two Eurofighter Typhoon jets to intercept and escort the aircraft as it entered Italian airspace

Elon Musk's Starlink faces Chinese rivals to dominate satellite internet

Starlink has since 2020 launched more satellites into low-Earth orbit (LEO) - an altitude of less than 2,000 km - than all its competitors combined

EU, Israel to revive discussions on Gaza's future, regional politics

Ahead of today's meeting, the European Union's 27 member countries negotiated a compromise position that praises areas of cooperation with Israel while also raising concerns

US pressures Ukraine to drop UN resolution for Russian troop withdrawal

Ukraine had refused to pull its draft resolution, and the UN General Assembly will vote on it today, the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, two European diplomats said

US backs Israel in halting Palestinians' release citing inhumane treatment

Israel postponed the release of 620 Palestinian prisoners despite Hamas setting free six Israeli captives

May be forced to sign mineral deal with US for continued support: Zelenskyy

The Trump administration has pressured Zelenskyy to sign a deal allowing the US access to Ukrainian rare earth minerals as a form of compensation for the assistance the US has provided to Kyiv

Oppn in Germany wins election, far right is 2nd with strongest result

Chancellor Olaf Scholz conceded defeat for his centre-left Social Democrats after what he called a bitter election result

Israel sends tanks into West Bank for first time as it deepens crackdown

Israel is deepening its crackdown on the Palestinian territory and has said it is determined to stamp out militancy amid a rise in attacks

Pope Francis resting after early stages of kidney insufficiency detected

Prayers for him poured in from around the world, from his native Argentina to the seat of Sunni Islam in Cairo to schoolchildren in Rome