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US Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as new Defence Secretary with JD Vance casting tie-breaking vote
World | January 25, 2025 10:55 ISTPete Hegseth, former Fox News host and combat veteran, has been cleared by US Senate as Defence Secretary. Notably, Hegseth has been accused of heavy drinking and aggressive behaviour toward women.
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UN suspends all movement into territory held by Yemen as Houthi rebels detain its staffers
World | January 24, 2025 19:02 ISTAfter its staff members were detained by the Houthis, the United Nations has decided to suspend all travel activities into areas held by these rebels in Yemen. The assets linked to the US and Israel have remained major targets for Houthis in the region.
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Is Kamala Harris' husband, Doug Emhoff, responsible for her election setback? Report claims
World | January 24, 2025 16:46 ISTKamala Harris, former US vice president, who was defeated in the US Presidential election by Donald Trump, has reportedly blamed her husband for her election loss. However, the couple was recently spotted grocery shopping.
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US arrests over 500 illegal immigrants as mass deportations begin after Trump's takeover
World | January 24, 2025 15:05 ISTUS authorities have started their crackdown against illegal immigrants as more than 500 of them have been arrested and deported. Trump had promised in the run-up to the presidential election that a massive campaign will be launched to free the US of the illegal immigrants.
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Is US planning a retreat from Indo-Pacific? Japanese PM prepares for tough negotiations with Trump
World | January 24, 2025 13:14 ISTJapanese PM Shigeru Ishiba has been seeking to meet US President Donald Trump after he won elections in November. Ishiba, who is likely to embark on US visit in coming weeks, wants Trump's commitment to ensure a strong American presence in the region.
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Trump plans to reach out to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, says 'I got along with him'
World | January 24, 2025 12:37 ISTUS President Donald Trump in an interview said that he plans to reach out to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, as he described as a “smart guy.
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Trump lifts protections for Iran hardliners Pompeo, Hook, says 'there's risks to everything'
World | January 24, 2025 11:51 ISTUS President Donald Trump earlier made it clear that former secretary of state Mike Pompeo will not be the part of his new administration. Despite Biden administration briefing about security threats to Pompeo, Trump has decided to revoke the security cover.
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Americans will pay more: Trudeau reacts to Trump's warning to impose tariffs on Canada
World | January 24, 2025 11:08 ISTThe war of words has begun between United States and Canada after Trump said he plans to impose 25 per cent tariff on Mexico and Canada. While Trump has said earlier that the US doesn't need Canada, it is important to note that nearly a quarter of the oil America consumes per day comes from Canada.
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Had option to pardon myself: Trump's veiled attack on Biden's last-minute clemency to family members
World | January 23, 2025 13:12 ISTJoe Biden, the former US President, pardoned his family members moments before Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the US. Trump attacks Biden's last-minute clemency saying he even had the option to pardon himself but he did not to do.
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Los Angeles wildfire updates: Trump threatens to withhold federal aid if California does not...
World | January 23, 2025 12:38 ISTUS President Donald Trump has blamed the Democratic government of the struggles Los Angeles is undergoing to tame the ravaging wildfires. Trump will be on his first presidential trip to Southern California along with North Carolina.
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US Congress passes 'Laken Riley Act' to deport illegal immigrants: All you need to know about it
World | January 23, 2025 9:17 ISTThe Laken Riley Act directs federal authorities to deport immigrants who are accused, but not yet convicted, of specific crimes, provided they are in the country illegally. This provision bypasses the need for a criminal conviction before deportation.
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Trump considers imposing 10 per cent tariff on Chinese imports starting February 1, here's why
World | January 22, 2025 14:24 ISTAccording to the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), fentanyl is a highly addictive synthetic opioid which presents the deadliest drug threat in the country. US President Donald Trump said he is looking at February 1 as the date for imposing the tariffs.
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Who Is Mariann Edgar Budde, Bishop who made plea to Trump to have mercy on LGBTQ, immigrants?
World | January 22, 2025 12:39 ISTThe Trump administration has already issued executive orders rolling back transgender rights and toughening immigration policies. When he returned to the White House, Trump was asked about the sermon.
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Trump revokes policies limiting migrant arrests at sensitive locations like schools, churches in US
World | January 22, 2025 6:41 ISTThe new move reverses guidance that for over a decade has restricted two key federal immigration agencies -- Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection -- from carrying out immigration enforcement in sensitive locations.
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Donald Trump inauguration: What is an executive order and how common is it in US history | Explained
Explainers | January 21, 2025 10:59 ISTAfter taking oath as the 47th President of the US, Donald Trump signed several executive orders tied to his campaign promises. Many of his measures are likely to draw Democratic opposition. Both Congress and the courts can potentially block executive orders.
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Trump signs order on withdrawing US from Paris climate agreement again as he begins second term
World | January 21, 2025 9:53 ISTThe White House announcement echoed Trump's actions in 2017, when he announced that the US would abandon the global Paris accord. The 2015 Paris agreement is voluntary and allows nations to provide targets to cut their own emissions of greenhouse gases from the burning of coal, oil and natural gas.
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Trump's big attack on China as he vows to take back Panama Canal: We did not give it to Beijing
World | January 20, 2025 23:57 ISTUS President Donald Trump in his inaugural address attacked China over the issue of the Panama Canal as he said that the canal was not given to Beijing, and yet it was using it. Trump reiterated his promise to take back the canal from Panama.
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Donald Trump takes oath as 47th US President: In photos a historic return to the White House
World | January 20, 2025 23:23 ISTDonald Trump oath-taking ceremony: Trump secured a stunning victory over his Democratic opponent Kamala Harris in the November 5 presidential election, overcoming two assassination attempts, two presidential impeachments, and a criminal conviction.
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Donald Trump becomes 47th US President, promises to 'Make America Great Again' in inaugural speech
World | January 21, 2025 0:00 ISTDonald Trump assumed the office of the United States for the second time. He is the 47th US President. He spoke about scores of issues in his inaugural speech which went on for nearly 30 minutes.
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Telangana student shot dead by in US, family urges govt to bring mortal remains back
World | January 20, 2025 23:58 ISTRavi Teza went to the US in 2022 and completed his MS eight months ago. He was searching for a job while working as a food delivery boy. He was shot by thieves when he was at a house to deliver the food.
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