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USAID employees face mass layoffs and leave orders as Trump moves to dismantle top aid agency

The Trump administration has started shutting down the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), notifying about 10,000 employees—excluding essential personnel—that they will be placed on administrative leave by Friday night. Two-thirds of the USAID employees work overseas across 60...

Trump agrees to pause tariffs on Canada and Mexico for 30 days but not on China

U.S. President Donald Trump has agreed to delay imposing 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico for 30 days after reaching separate agreements with the two North American neighbors, easing trade tensions. The 30-day reprieve came after both Canada and Mexico...

Global markets slide as Trump announces new tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China

Stocks in Europe and Asia fell sharply after US President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, while also vowing to target the European Union.

Trump withdraws US from Paris Climate Accord and World Health Organization

U.S. President Donald Trump signed executive orders Monday withdrawing the United States from the Paris climate agreement and the World Health Organization (WHO), marking a retreat from two major international commitments. The actions signal a continued shift in US...

Los Angeles fires burn more than 10,000 homes and businesses – Why are wildfires raging in winter?

California, particularly the Los Angeles area, is experiencing a devastating wildfire season like no other. Wildfires that have traditionally ravaged the state in summer and fall are now intensifying during the winter months, surprising many and amplifying concerns about the...

Severe winter storms disrupt travel across UK and Germany, heaviest snowfall possible in parts of US

A massive winter storm brought snow, ice, and freezing rain to Europe and the U.S. this week, creating hazardous travel conditions and widespread disruption. Some parts of the United States may experience the “heaviest snowfall in a decade.” Authorities in...

Pakistan defends ballistic missile development, calls US sanctions ‘discriminatory’

Pakistan strongly criticized the United States' latest sanctions on its ballistic missile program, describing them as “discriminatory” and harmful to regional peace and stability.

Biden administration designates UAE as ‘major defense partner’ during MBZʼs first official US visit

U.S. President Joe Biden designated the UAE as a “major defense partner” following a historic meeting between the UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the US President at the White House.

US Navy selects Anduril, Oceaneering and Kongsberg to develop undersea drones

The U.S. Navy has selected three dealers, Anduril Industries, Kongsberg Discovery, and Oceaneering International, to build prototypes of its new large undersea drones, aimed at countering current and future maritime threats. The Large Displacement Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (LDUUV) program seeks...

US indictment reveals India’s alleged plot to assassinate Sikh activist in US, bolsters Canada’s accusations against India

US federal prosecutors unveiled charges against Nikhil Gupta, a 52-year-old Indian national, for his alleged involvement in a murder-for-hire plot targeting Sikh political activist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in New York City.

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US and Iran delegations arrive in Islamabad for high-stakes peace talks

The first direct, high-level negotiations between the United States and Iran since the outbreak of the regional war are...