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White House starting new media policy that restricts wire services’ access to president

Fresh from a courtroom loss over The Associated Press‘ access to the presidency, the White House on Tuesday put forward a new media policy that sharply curtails access to Donald Trump by news agencies that serve media outlets around around the world. It was the latest attempt by the new administration to control coverage of […]

US slaps up to 245% tariff on Chinese imports in response to retaliatory moves

The United States has imposed new tariffs of up to 245% on Chinese imports in response to Beijing’s retaliatory trade actions, the White House announced late Tuesday.The move is part of a broader national security review of critical imports and follows China’s decision to suspend exports of key high-tech materials, including heavy rare earth metals […]

Maldives bars Israeli passport holders over Gaza war | World News

The Maldives has officially banned Israeli passport holders from entering the country, a decision formalized by President Mohamed Muizzu this week. This action, prompted by the ongoing conflict in Gaza, reflects the government’s condemnation of Israel’s actions against Palestinians. While the ban’s impact on dual nationals remains unclear, it underscores the Maldives’ stance as a […]

Why PETA is praising Donald Trump: FDA and EPA move to end animal testing

US president Donald Trump is earning rare praise from animal advocacy groups, including PETA, after federal agencies announced plans to phase out animal testing. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have outlined changes that would shift research practices towards modern, humane alternatives. Kathy Guillermo, senior vice president at PETA, […]

Xi makes a case for free trade, presenting China as a source of ‘stability and certainty’

Xi Jinping and Luong Cuong (AP) BANGKOK: Chinese leader Xi Jinping is making the case for free trade as he tours Southeast Asia this week, presenting China as a source of “stability and certainty.” On Monday, he was welcomed to Hanoi with pomp and ceremony by Vietnam’s President Luong Cuong. He arrived in Kuala Lumpur, […]

Trump vs Harvard: What’s at stake and why it could change US forever

The Harvard University logo is displayed on a building at the school. On one side: You have the world’s most powerful person, who is determined to break the political and cultural stronghold of elite US universities. On the other: Harvard University, the country’s oldest, richest, and most recognizable academic brand, refusing to yield to what […]

How Donald Trump rebranded self-deportation he once called ‘mean’

Donald Trump’s immigration strategy places self-deportation at the centre of it. Migrants in the US illegally are being urged to leave voluntarily and are being promised a legal pathway back if they cooperate. Speaking to Fox Noticias on Tuesday, Trump said his plan involves offering plane tickets and cash stipends to encourage self-deportation. “We’re going […]

Elon Musk, his kids and their mothers: Inside the billionaire’s bid to build a ‘legion’ of babies

Elon Musk isn’t just the world’s richest man – he’s a father to at least 14 children with multiple women, and his growing “legion” of offspring is central to a radical worldview shaping both his private life and public influence.At the heart of this philosophy is Musk’s belief that a collapsing global birthrate poses an […]

‘Inflation down, promises kept!’: US President Donald Trump boasts ‘record numbers’ in tariffs

US President Donald Trump took to Truth Social on Wednesday to declare that the US is collecting “RECORD NUMBERS” in tariffs while prices of “gasoline, groceries, and just about everything else” are falling — a message of economic victory under his leadership: “Promises Made, Promises Kept!” But his celebration comes as confusion deepens around his […]

China’s Xi meets Malaysian leaders in diplomatic charm offensive |

President Xi Jinping’s Southeast Asia tour, including a visit to Malaysia, aims to strengthen China’s position as a reliable partner amid global trade tensions. Xi’s visit emphasizes regional solidarity and economic cooperation, particularly in light of US tariffs impacting ASEAN nations. China seeks to promote stability and development, positioning itself as an alternative to protectionist […]