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'Back to plastic': Trump says will sign executive order to end Biden's 'ridiculous' push for paper straw

President Donald Trump on Friday expressed strong opposition to eco-friendly paper straws endorsed by his predecessor Joe Biden, vowing that the US would revert to using the plastic ones

Mass shooting: Sweden to do in a week what US couldn't in years– limit access to semi-automatic guns

For Sweden, the tragedy in Örebro may serve as a turning point in its approach to gun control. In the US, however, the cycle of violence and legislative inaction is set to continue

Federal officials recover wreckage of Black Hawk chopper involved in Washington DC mid-air collision

Meanwhile, the authorities also recovered some additional parts of the American Airlines plane that was about to land at the Reagan National Airport when it collided with the helicopter

What is Camp Hill, never-before-seen virus that could ‘threaten all of mankind’?

A new virus is raising alarm in America’s Alabama. The Camp Hill virus, a close relative of the henipavirus family, has been found in northern short-tailed shrews (Blarina brevicauda) and there is fear about possible human transmission. Here's why experts say it could be deadly

Trump fires top election official, she says not leaving ‘anytime soon’

The Federal Election Commission is the nation's top campaign watchdog agency and is made up of three commissioners. The commission is bipartisan since three out of six commissioners are aligned with Democrats while the other three lean towards Republicans

Will Prince Harry be deported from the US?

A lawsuit fighting to unseal Prince Harry’s private US visa records is set to reopen in a federal court in Washington DC. This could expose whether the royal was lawfully issued a US visa or increase his risk of deportation for lying about his past drug abuse

Serial killer & rapist executed in Alabama using nitrogen gas

Demetrius Frazier, 52, was sentenced to death in 1996 for the 1991 murder of 40-year-old Pauline Brown, a mother of two, in the Alabama city of Birmingham

Judge pauses Trump's incentive plan to push out federal workers

A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s plan to push out federal workers by offering them financial incentives, the latest twist in a chaotic and distressing saga playing out for millions of government employees

Democrats delay confirmation of Trump FBI nominee Kash Patel over 'enemies lists'

President Trump's FBI nominee Kash Patel's committee approval hearing is now expected to take place next Thursday

US judge blocks Musk-led Doge's access to sensitive treasury department payments

"Treasury officials will not provide access to any payment record or payment system of records maintained within the (Treasury) Bureau of Fiscal Service," Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly wrote in a temporary restraining order

Is Donald Trump rolling back transgender rights faster than ever?

Since returning to office, US President Donald Trump has enacted a series of executive orders that significantly curtail transgender rights in the US. From restricting gender markers on passports to banning transgender women in female sports and defunding gender-affirming care, his policies mark a stark departure from previous protections. Critics warn of severe consequences for LGBTQ+ rights

Why Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu gifted Donald Trump a golden pager

Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu gifted a gold pager and a regular pager to US President Donald Trump during their meeting at the White House on Tuesday. The luxurious gift was a reference to the Jewish nation’s fatal pager attack against Hezbollah members in Lebanon last September

Fact-check: Were illegal Indian immigrants deported from US handcuffed on flight?

A US Air Force aircraft carrying 104 deported Indians landed in Punjab’s Amritsar on Wednesday. Soon, images of people sitting in handcuffs started making rounds on social media. But is there any truth to these viral photos?

Who will keep Musk's conflict of interests in check in Trump 2.0? White House says...

Staff of Musk-led DOGE is now embedded at agencies across the government, including the General Services Administration, the Office of Personnel Management, and the Treasury Department

Trump considers labelling asylum seekers Measles, Tuberculosis threat: Report

Trump's team is trying to repel asylum seekers from the southern border of the US, emphasizing that they might bring these infections with them into the American territory

US trade deficit swells to $918.4 bn in 2024: What will be Trump's next move?

The high figures could attract renewed scrutiny under the new US administration, with Trump already threatening tariffs on major US partners over trade imbalances and other issues

Federal judge blocks Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship

A federal judge on Wednesday ordered a second nationwide pause on President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship for anyone born in the US to someone in the country illegally, calling citizenship a “most precious right”

What is US Navy's HELIOS laser weapon that destroys drones in seconds?

The US Navy’s HELIOS laser weapon, a cutting-edge directed energy system, has demonstrated its potential in recent tests, taking down aerial threats with precision. Installed on USS Preble, HELIOS represents a major shift in naval defence, offering a cost-effective alternative to traditional interceptors

Elon Musk has access to US Treasury federal payments: How much power is too much?

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) now has access to the US Treasury’s payment system, raising concerns over trillions in federal funds and sensitive taxpayer data. Lawmakers and advocacy groups fear potential disruptions to Social Security and Medicare, while protests grow nationwide

Is Kash Patel, Trump’s FBI chief pick, dating Alexis Wilkins? Who is she?

Kash Patel, US President Donald Trump’s FBI nominee, attended Senate confirmation hearing with his close friends and family and his girlfriend, Alexis Wilkins. The 26-year-old is an American country music artist, writer and media personality

Trump’s sovereign wealth fund: Will it reshape US economy or just buy TikTok?

Donald Trump has set in motion plans for a US sovereign wealth fund, aiming to leverage government-owned assets for national wealth generation. With comparisons to global funds like Norway’s and Saudi Arabia’s, questions arise about funding sources, potential investments — including TikTok — and its long-term impact on America’s economy

Will Tulsi Gabbard survive the Senate confirmation battle and make it to Trump 2.0?

Tulsi Gabbard’s nomination as Director of National Intelligence (DNI) faces intense scrutiny over her views on Edward Snowden, Russia, and US foreign policy. With Republican senators undecided and a divided Senate Intelligence Committee set to vote, her confirmation hangs in the balance

Netanyahu in US: Will Trump help Israel PM 'redraw the map' in West Asia?

Benjamin Netanyahu is set to meet US President Donald Trump in Washington, where the two leaders will discuss the Gaza ceasefire, Israeli-Saudi normalisation, and countering Iran. With the Israeli PM facing political challenges and Trump pushing for regional deals, will their alliance succeed in redrawing the West Asia?

Trump signs executive order to create US sovereign wealth fund, says it could buy TikTok

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday ordering the US Treasury and Commerce Departments to create a sovereign wealth fund and said it may purchase TikTok

Is USAID set 'to die'? What does it mean for global aid?

Billionaire Elon Musk, leading Trump’s cost-cutting drive, has called USAID a 'criminal organisation' and pushed for its dissolution. With the agency’s website down and top officials removed, over $72 billion in annual aid funding hangs in the balance

Canada and China to take Trump’s tariffs to WTO: What is this body? Can it intervene?

Canada and China have announced plans to challenge US President Donald Trump’s new tariffs at the World Trade Organisation (WTO), citing violations of trade commitments. Trump imposed 25 per cent tariffs on most Canadian goods and 10 per cent on Chinese exports, prompting legal action. But can the trade body stop him?

Musk vows to 'rapidly shut illegal' grants after DOGE gains access to US Treasury payment system

Billionaire Elon Musk has pledged to "rapidly shut down illegal payments" made by the US Treasury after his DOGE team gained access to the department's payment system, known for dispersing trillions of dollars worth of grants every year

What are tariffs? Why has Trump imposed them on Mexico, Canada, China?

Donald Trump has imposed steep tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada and China. With businesses and consumers bracing for higher costs, economists warn of inflationary pressures and potential trade wars. While Trump insists tariffs will bolster US manufacturing, retaliatory measures from affected nations could disrupt global supply chains and economic stability

What is video diplomacy, Canada's final push to convince Trump on tariffs?

Senior Canadian ministers have turned to ‘video diplomacy’ to convince the Trump 2.0 administration to refrain from imposing tariffs aimed at improving border security. They shared footage of newly bought Black Hawk choppers in action during border patrols to show there are no illegal crossings

Musk team locks government workers out of their computer systems at US federal agency: Report

Musk, the billionaire Tesla CEO and X owner tasked by Trump to slash the size of the 2.2 million-strong civilian government workforce, has moved swiftly to install allies at the agency known as the Office of Personnel Management