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What is Palantir? Secretive data firm with deep government ties, now central to Trump’s federal data-sharing plan

US President Donald Trump’s executive order calling for greater data sharing across federal agencies has sparked concern, prompting fears he could create a master database of personal information on millions of Americans. Though Trump has not publicly commented on the initiative since, officials have taken concrete steps behind the scenes—speaking to multiple agencies about adopting […]

Musk vs Trump: Tesla CEO deletes ‘Epstein files’ tweet, several others; is it a bid to mend broken ties?

US President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk Is Musk taking a step closer to ending his feud with Trump? Tesla CEO’s latest move certainly seems to hint in that direction. James Fishback, principal architect of the “DOGE Checks” initiative — who had previously criticized Musk for his tweets targeting Donald Trump — praised […]

Australia says China anxiety, geography driving closer Indonesia ties

Australian defence minister Richard Marles (right) with his Indonesian counterpart Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin (left) during their meeting in Jakarta (Image credit: AP) Australian defence minister Richard Marles said Thursday that security anxiety over China was partly driving deepening ties with Indonesia in a region riven by rivalry between Beijing and Washington.His visit to meet counterpart Sjafrie […]

South Korea’s President Lee Jae-myung says he’ll bolster US-Japan ties, pursue talks with North

South Korea’s newly-elected President Lee Jae-myung (AP) SEOUL: South Korea’s new President Lee Jae-myung vowed Wednesday to restart dormant talks with North Korea and bolster a trilateral partnership with the US and Japan, as he laid out key policy goals for his single, five-year term. Lee, who rose from childhood poverty to become South Korea’s […]

US envoy lands in Syria as Washington-Damascus ties begin to thaw

Syria’s interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa, right, shakes hands with U.S. Ambassador to Turkey and Special Envoy to Syria Tom Barrack (AP) The newly appointed American special envoy for Syria Thomas Barrack on Thursday, arrived at ambassador’s residence in the Syrian capital on a first official visit by a high ranking US official ever since US […]

As Trump eyes Greenland, Iceland reconsiders its ties with US

Representative Image (AI-generated) US President Donald Trump’s threats to take over Greenland have made Iceland reconsider its long-term defence plans. Iceland relies on the United States and Nato for protection, as it does not have its own army.According to a recent poll by public broadcaster RUV, about 74 per cent of Iceland’s population believes that […]

China hosts Latin American leaders in move to deepen ties

BEIJING: China on Monday prepared to welcome Latin American leaders to Beijing for a major summit, seeking to draw the region closer in response to the trade war with the United States.Beijing has stepped up economic and political cooperation with Latin American nations in recent years and urged a united front against US President Donald […]

‘He’s basically blown it’: Insider says Prince Harry’s ties with royal family at breaking point

File photo: Prince Harry (Picture credit: AP) Prince Harry’s ties with the royal family have reportedly hit rock bottom, with insiders claiming that neither King Charles nor other senior royals trust him or his wife, Meghan Markle.A close source cited by news outlet Page Six said, “I genuinely think nobody trusts him and that’s the […]

Erdogan, Meloni hold talks to boost Italy-Turkey ties | World News

ROME: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived in Rome for talks with Italy’s Giorgia Meloni Tuesday, as the two Mediterranean countries seek to boost trade and cooperation.Meloni and Erdogan will discuss the war in Ukraine and the “situation in the Middle East” before a summit where government ministers are expected to sign a number of […]

China says ready to improve Canada ties after Carney win

Representative Image (AI) BEIJING”: China said Tuesday it was open to improving ties with Canada, after Prime Minister Mark Carney won the country’s election to lead his Liberal Party to another term in power.“China is willing to develop China-Canada relations on the basis of mutual respect, equality, and mutual benefit,” foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun […]