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US birthright citizenship: Appeals court finds Trump’s order unconstitutional
Washington: A federal appeals court ruled Wednesday that President Donald Trump’s order seeking to end birthright citizenship is unconstitutional, affirming a lower-court decision that blocked its enforcement nationwide. The ruling from a…
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US launches probe into Harvard’s participation in Exchange Visitor Program
Washington: The US State Department has said that it is opening an investigation into Harvard University’s continued eligibility as a sponsor for the Exchange Visitor Program, which allows foreign students and scholars…
- Middle East
No US talks unless sanctions are lifted, nuclear rights respected, says Iran’s FM
Tehran: Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said that his country is ready to resume indirect negotiations with the US if sanctions are lifted and Tehran’s right to use nuclear technology for…
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US envoy emphasises diplomatic efforts in Lebanon-Israel ceasefire
Beirut: US special envoy Thomas Barrack underscored Washington’s diplomatic efforts to support Lebanon’s sovereignty and peace process, noting that it cannot force Israel to do anything. “The US has no business in…
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Trump administration releases Martin Luther King Jr assassination files
Washington: US President Donald Trump’s Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced that the administration has released over 230,000 pages of documents related to the assassination of civil rights leader Martin Luther…
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South Korea vows all-out efforts for successful US tariff negotiations
Seoul: South Korea will work to achieve the “best possible” outcome in the ongoing tariff negotiations with the United States in terms of national interest, the country’s new industry minister said on…
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TRF deserves designation as foreign terrorist organisation: US
Washington: The US House Committee on Foreign Affairs has welcomed the designation of The Resistance Front, a proxy of the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba, as a global terrorist outfit over the Pahalgam attack, saying…
- Middle East
Syria declares nationwide ceasefire after US-brokered deal with Israel
Damascus: The Syrian authorities on Saturday declared an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire, marking a significant turning point in the deadly sectarian clashes in southern Syria, which prompted a recent Israeli intervention with…
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Trump says some ‘big trade deals’ to be announced soon
New York: US President Donald Trump said that a couple of big trade deals will be announced soon. “They could almost do it today … maybe later on. We’ll do it,” said…
- Middle East
UAE overtakes US in supertall skyscrapers
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has officially outpaced the United States (US) in the number of skyscrapers reaching 300 metres or more, according to a newly published report by the…
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Powerful earthquake jolts US, triggers tsunami warning
Alaska: A powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Alaska, prompting a tsunami warning for parts of the US state’s southern region and the Alaska Peninsula, the US Geological Survey (USGS)…
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Trump hints at trade deal with India soon; says US will have access to Indian market
Washington: President Donald Trump has indicated that the ongoing negotiations between India and the US for a much-anticipated interim trade deal are on track and it could be sealed soon. Trump said…
- India
Video: US police arrest Indian woman for shoplifting USD 1,300
An Indian woman was detained by Illinois police for allegedly shoplifting goods worth USD 1300 (Rs 1,11,748) from a Target store. A bodycam video capturing the woman’s interaction with police officials has…
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US may impose high pharmaceutical tariffs before month-end, says Trump
Washington: US President Donald Trump has said his administration might start imposing tariffs on pharmaceutical imports at the end of the month, while noting the timeline for duties on semiconductors was “similar”…
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US Supreme Court allows Trump to trim Education Department
Washington: The US Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to move forward with its plan to dismantle the Department of Education after pausing a preliminary injunction issued by a US district judge…
