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Drugmakers face 100% tariff unless they cut prices or produce drugs in US

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday imposing 100% tariffs on branded pharmaceuticals imported into the U.S. unless

Drugmakers face 100% tariff unless they cut prices or produce drugs in US
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Exit of Trump officials including FBI director Patel under discussion, Atlantic reports

There are discussions about FBI Director Kash Patel, Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll and Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer leaving the Trump administration, the Atlantic reported

Exit of Trump officials including FBI director Patel under discussion, Atlantic reports
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Planning commission approves Trump's White House ballroom project

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Planning commission approves Trump's White House ballroom project
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Trump says US can take Strait of Hormuz with more time

President Donald Trump on Friday said the U.S. can open the Strait of Hormuz with a little more time, as pressure mounts for his administration to find a quick resolution to a war

Trump says US can take Strait of Hormuz with more time
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Trump seeks $152 million to reopen Alcatraz as active prison

The White House on Friday sought $152 million to return the former Alcatraz prison island to active duty, following up on President Donald Trump's call last year to

Trump seeks $152 million to reopen Alcatraz as active prison
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Stronger, broader hiring could ease Fed job market worries

Hiring that strengthened and broadened in March will likely cement the U.S.

Stronger, broader hiring could ease Fed job market worries
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Trump issues executive order to bolster college sports rules

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Trump issues executive order to bolster college sports rules
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White House says Trump orders back pay from shutdown to all homeland security employees

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White House says Trump orders back pay from shutdown to all homeland security employees
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US, Iran and mediators make push for 45-day ceasefire, Axios reports

The U.S., Iran and a group of regional mediators are discussing the terms for a potential 45-day ceasefire that could lead to a permanent end to the war, Axios reported on Sunday,

US, Iran and mediators make push for 45-day ceasefire, Axios reports
Economy|Finance|US|World

Trump proposes "historic" defense spending budget, eyes 10% cut to other federal programs

President Donald Trump on Friday requested a 10% cut in non-

Trump proposes "historic" defense spending budget, eyes 10% cut to other federal programs
World

How a perilous US rescue mission in Iran nearly went off course

The rescue had unfolded with near‑perfect precision.

How a perilous US rescue mission in Iran nearly went off course
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Trump, on Easter, threatens 'hell' on Iran's infrastructure if Strait remains blocked

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Trump, on Easter, threatens 'hell' on Iran's infrastructure if Strait remains blocked
Africa|Political|Travel|World

A dispatch from inside the Vatican bubble during a remarkable exchange between pope and president

Pope Leo XIV's trip to Africa has been marked by an unusual dynamic with U.S. President Donald Trump

A dispatch from inside the Vatican bubble during a remarkable exchange between pope and president
Political|US|World

Trump invokes religious rhetoric in praise of Iran rescue, drawing criticism

President Donald Trump and other U.S. officials cast the rescue of a U.S. airman in Iran as an “Easter miracle” on Sunday, framing the operation in religious terms that

Trump invokes religious rhetoric in praise of Iran rescue, drawing criticism
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US equity funds see a second successive weekly inflow

U.S. equity funds witnessed substantial inflows in the seven days to April 1 as worries over the Middle East war eased temporarily after President Donald Trump indicated that the

US equity funds see a second successive weekly inflow
Environment|Science|Technology|World

US nuclear power regulator phases out agency-led commando drills at plants

The U.S. nuclear power regulator voted last week to phase out agency-led security

US nuclear power regulator phases out agency-led commando drills at plants
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Rules of war must be respected in words and action, ICRC president says

The president of the International Committee of the Red Cross on Monday urged governments to respect the rules of war in word and deed after U.S.

Rules of war must be respected in words and action, ICRC president says
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Trump says Iranians should rise up against government if ceasefire declared

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Trump says Iranians should rise up against government if ceasefire declared
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JPMorgan's Dimon warns Iran war may drive inflation and interest rates higher

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warned on Monday that the war in Iran risks oil and commodity price shocks that could keep inflation sticky and push

JPMorgan's Dimon warns Iran war may drive inflation and interest rates higher
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Trump threatens jail for reporter who revealed Iran airman rescue

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Trump threatens jail for reporter who revealed Iran airman rescue
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Trump's shipping waiver does not boost oil flows within US; fuel exports soar

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Trump's shipping waiver does not boost oil flows within US; fuel exports soar
MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump says Tuesday deadline to make a deal with Iran is final

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Trump says Tuesday deadline to make a deal with Iran is final
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Trump seizes on rescue of downed airman to recast unpopular Iran war

President Donald Trump was on the verge of a crisis in the Iran war, faced with the rare instance of an American airman shot down and stranded deep

Trump seizes on rescue of downed airman to recast unpopular Iran war
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Trump administration ends some civil rights settlements backing transgender students

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Trump administration ends some civil rights settlements backing transgender students
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Wall St opens lower ahead of Trump's Iran deadline

Wall Street's main indexes opened lower open on Tuesday as investors assessed comments from the U.S. and Iran for any clues on where the conflict was headed, before President

Wall St opens lower ahead of Trump's Iran deadline
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Trump says 'a whole civilization will die tonight' if Iran does not make a deal

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Trump says 'a whole civilization will die tonight' if Iran does not make a deal
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Key quotes from Vance and Orban's news conference

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Key quotes from Vance and Orban's news conference
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Portugal says U.S. uses Azores base on condition no civilian infrastructure targeted

Portugal said it had authorised 76 landings by U.S. aircraft at the Lajes air base in the Azores and 25 overflights of its territory since the start of the U.S.-Israeli war

Portugal says U.S. uses Azores base on condition no civilian infrastructure targeted
Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Vance says EU is meddling in Hungary's election as he backs Orban in Budapest

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Vance says EU is meddling in Hungary's election as he backs Orban in Budapest
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‘Everything will fall apart’: Republicans confront how to shift midterm strategy amid Iran war

‘Everything will fall apart’: Republicans confront how to shift midterm strategy amid Iran war

‘Everything will fall apart’: Republicans confront how to shift midterm strategy amid Iran war
Political|World

Evangelicals amplify Trump's religious framing of Iran war

President Donald Trump is using Christian rhetoric to rally core supporters behind the increasingly unpopular war with Iran, religious and political

Evangelicals amplify Trump's religious framing of Iran war
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US and Canadian astronauts capture global attention with Artemis II moon flight

The voyage of four astronauts to the far side of the moon has given the world a glimpse of America at its best, offering a respite from global despair and

US and Canadian astronauts capture global attention with Artemis II moon flight
Political|World

The Latest: Iran threatens to disrupt Gulf trade in response to US naval blockade

The leader of Iran’s joint military command has threatened to halt trade in the Gulf region if the U.S. does not lift its blockade of Iranian ports, while U.S. Central Command says no vessels have made it past U.S. naval forces during the first 48 hours of the blockade

The Latest: Iran threatens to disrupt Gulf trade in response to US naval blockade
Africa|Political|World

African Catholics recoil at Trump's spat with Pope Leo

With his previous insults towards African countries and his gutting of foreign assistance, U.S.

African Catholics recoil at Trump's spat with Pope Leo
Americas|Business|Crime|Election|US|World

California attorney who tried to help overturn 2020 election loses law license

A California attorney who aided President Donald Trump’s efforts to stay in power following his 2020 election loss is no longer licensed to practice in California

California attorney who tried to help overturn 2020 election loses law license
Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Pakistani delegation meets in Tehran hoping for more US-Iran talks before ceasefire ends

Pakistan’s army chief is meeting with Iranian officials for talks in Tehran in the latest diplomatic move to ease tensions in the region and arrange a second round of negotiations between the United States and Iran

Pakistani delegation meets in Tehran hoping for more US-Iran talks before ceasefire ends
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Trump threatens to fire Powell if he doesn't quit Fed board; ongoing probe clouds Warsh confirmation

President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell from his separate seat on the U.S. central bank's Board

Trump threatens to fire Powell if he doesn't quit Fed board; ongoing probe clouds Warsh confirmation
Crime|Political|US|World

Acting DOJ chief Blanche says Trump has 'right' to influence investigations

Acting U.S.

Acting DOJ chief Blanche says Trump has 'right' to influence investigations
Australia|Political|World

Australia PM Albanese criticises Trump's rhetoric while welcoming ceasefire

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Wednesday welcomed a ceasefire in the Middle East struck between the U.S., Israel and Iran, while criticising

Australia PM Albanese criticises Trump's rhetoric while welcoming ceasefire
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Trump says US will help with traffic buildup in Strait of Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the United States will help with the buildup of shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. 

Trump says US will help with traffic buildup in Strait of Hormuz
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Trump agrees to two-week Iran ceasefire, drops threat to destroy 'whole civilization'

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Trump agrees to two-week Iran ceasefire, drops threat to destroy 'whole civilization'
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Trump will pursue stability with China's Xi in May meeting, USTR Greer says

The U.S. economic and trade relationship with China is stable and President Donald Trump will aim to keep it that way in a meeting next

Trump will pursue stability with China's Xi in May meeting, USTR Greer says
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Pope Leo praises Iran war ceasefire after criticizing Trump threat

Pope Leo on Wednesday praised the two-week ceasefire in the Iran war, hours after calling U.S.

Pope Leo praises Iran war ceasefire after criticizing Trump threat
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Trump says US-Iran talks will be behind closed doors

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Trump says US-Iran talks will be behind closed doors
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Bondi will not appear for House interview on Epstein files, DOJ says

Former U.S.

Bondi will not appear for House interview on Epstein files, DOJ says
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Trump pushes for Strait of Hormuz reopening without tolls, White House says

President Donald Trump wants to see the Strait of Hormuz open up for oil tankers and other traffic without any limitations, including tolls, White

Trump pushes for Strait of Hormuz reopening without tolls, White House says
Education

Melania Trump pushes for updating a foster care program during a rare visit to Capitol Hill

Melania Trump has made a rare appearance on Capitol Hill to urge Congress to pass a series of bills to update a nearly 30-year-old federal foster care program

Melania Trump pushes for updating a foster care program during a rare visit to Capitol Hill
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Senate Republicans reject effort to halt Iran war, but some eye future war powers votes

The Republican-led Senate has rejected the latest Democratic attempt to halt President Donald Trump’s war in Iran

Senate Republicans reject effort to halt Iran war, but some eye future war powers votes
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Senate committee delays Fed nominee's hearing, Punchbowl reports

The U.S. Senate Banking Committee is no longer planning to hold a confirmation hearing for Kevin Warsh, U.S.

Senate committee delays Fed nominee's hearing, Punchbowl reports
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Trump adviser Sebastian Gorka seeks top counterterrorism job, WaPo reports

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Trump adviser Sebastian Gorka seeks top counterterrorism job, WaPo reports
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Trump backs government AI safeguards in banking system, acknowledges risks

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Trump backs government AI safeguards in banking system, acknowledges risks
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Rattled by Trump, US allies eye Japan's biggest arms opening since WW2

Japan's

Rattled by Trump, US allies eye Japan's biggest arms opening since WW2
Business|Economy|US|World

Bessent says he is optimistic Warsh will be Fed chair 'on time'

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Bessent says he is optimistic Warsh will be Fed chair 'on time'
World

Trump says he asked China's Xi not to give Iran weapons

Donald Trump asked Chinese President Xi Jinping in a letter not to give Iran weapons, and Xi responded that China was not supplying

Trump says he asked China's Xi not to give Iran weapons
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Trump administration cannot nix legal status of 5,000 Ethiopians, US judge rules

A federal judge on Wednesday halted a move by U.S.

Trump administration cannot nix legal status of 5,000 Ethiopians, US judge rules
Economy|Political|World

Trump's abrupt Iran reversal exposes limits of his leverage

Donald Trump's dramatic climbdown from his chilling threat to wipe out Iran's civilization has exposed the limits

Trump's abrupt Iran reversal exposes limits of his leverage
Science|Technology|World

North Korea unveils cluster-bomb missile, electronic warfare capability

North Korea tested a new cluster-bomb warhead on a ballistic missile and an electromagnetic weapon this week, state media KCNA reported on

North Korea unveils cluster-bomb missile, electronic warfare capability
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Trump threatens 50% tariffs on countries supplying Iran with weapons

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Trump threatens 50% tariffs on countries supplying Iran with weapons
Africa|Political|World

Pope doubles down on peace and unity message as Trump's criticism continues

Pope Leo XIV is again emphasizing the need for peace and dialogue despite criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump

Pope doubles down on peace and unity message as Trump's criticism continues
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

After criticizing the pope, Trump slams Italy's Meloni over lack of support for Iran war

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni's relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump appears strained

After criticizing the pope, Trump slams Italy's Meloni over lack of support for Iran war
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‘Textbook blasphemy’: Notre Dame students surprised and dismayed by Trump’s feud with Pope Leo

‘Textbook blasphemy’: Notre Dame students surprised and dismayed by Trump’s feud with Pope Leo

‘Textbook blasphemy’: Notre Dame students surprised and dismayed by Trump’s feud with Pope Leo
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Germany's Merz: we do not want NATO to split over U.S.-Iran war

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Thursday he did not want the NATO alliance to split over the Iran war but played down reported threats by U.S.

Germany's Merz: we do not want NATO to split over U.S.-Iran war
Europe|World

'We are not some piece of ice': Greenland hits back at Trump's Arctic insult

Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen called on NATO allies to stand together to defend international law as he pushed back against U.S.

'We are not some piece of ice': Greenland hits back at Trump's Arctic insult
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Spain ramps up criticism of Israel, US, defying Trump threats

Spain decried Israeli strikes on Lebanon as well as the broader war on Iran on Thursday, cementing Madrid's role as an outspoken critic of

Spain ramps up criticism of Israel, US, defying Trump threats
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump weighs pulling some US troops from Europe amid NATO strains, official says

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Trump weighs pulling some US troops from Europe amid NATO strains, official says
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Starmer, Trump discussed opening Strait of Hormuz, Downing Street says

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke with U.S.

Starmer, Trump discussed opening Strait of Hormuz, Downing Street says
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump says Iran should not charge fees to tankers going through Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump said on Thursday Iran should not charge fees to tankers going through the Strait of Hormuz, which has been blockaded since the

Trump says Iran should not charge fees to tankers going through Strait of Hormuz
Africa|Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political|World

Israel seeks Lebanon talks after bombardments threaten Iran truce

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday he is seeking direct talks

Israel seeks Lebanon talks after bombardments threaten Iran truce
Business|Economy|Political|World

Venezuela approves mining law to encourage foreign investment

Venezuela's ruling party-controlled National Assembly on Thursday approved a mining law expected to open the sector to private and

Venezuela approves mining law to encourage foreign investment
Europe|World

NATO's Rutte tells allies Trump wants Hormuz pledges within days, diplomats say

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has told European governments that U.S.

NATO's Rutte tells allies Trump wants Hormuz pledges within days, diplomats say
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Ready to rumble? Hunter Biden challenges Trump's sons to cage match

Americans could see a first-of-its-kind fight as

Ready to rumble? Hunter Biden challenges Trump's sons to cage match
Business|Europe|World

UK's Healey says U.S. 'absolutely locked' into NATO

British defence minister John Healey said on Friday that the United States is "absolutely locked" into NATO. A Reuters report on Thursday said U.S.

UK's Healey says U.S. 'absolutely locked' into NATO
Crime|Political|World

Melania Trump denies any Epstein connection, seeks end to ‘lies’

First lady Melania Trump denied on Thursday that she had any relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and said she was not one of his victims, thrusting the

Melania Trump denies any Epstein connection, seeks end to ‘lies’
Europe|Political|World

Details of U.S. troops based in Europe as Trump mulls removing some

U.S. President Donald Trump has discussed with his advisers the option of removing some U.S. troops from Europe, a senior White House official told Reuters on Thursday.

Details of U.S. troops based in Europe as Trump mulls removing some