United States

Long Advantageous, Harvard’s China Ties Have Become a Major Political Liability

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Washington, May 23 – For years, Harvard University’s extensive ties with China were seen as a global asset offering cultural exchange, academic collaboration, and significant financial support. Thursday, those same connections have transformed into a political flashpoint, with the Trump administration accusing the institution of facilitating foreign influence and threatening national security. In a dramatic … Read more

US House Narrowly Approves Trump’s Massive Tax-Cut bill, Paves Way for Senate Showdown

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US House narrowly passes Trump's sweeping tax-cut bill, sends on to Senate

WASHINGTON, May 22 — In a razor-thin vote that exposed deep divisions in Congress, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a sweeping tax and spending bill on Thursday that advances much of President Donald Trump’s economic vision. The bill, which was narrowly approved with a 215-214 vote, is now headed to the Senate for further … Read more

Two Israeli Embassy Staffers Shot Dead Outside Jewish Museum in Washington: Lone Gunman in Custody

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Washington, D.C., May 21 – A tragic shooting in central Washington, D.C. has left two Israeli embassy staff members dead following an attack by a lone gunman outside the Capital Jewish Museum on Wednesday night. The incident occurred around 9 p.m. near the intersection of 3rd and F Streets NW, just over a mile from … Read more

Trump Urgently Visits Capitol to Heal Deep GOP Divisions Over Crucial Tax Bill

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Trump visits Capitol to try to mend US House Republican rifts on tax bill

WASHINGTON, May 20 – In a move to rally Republican lawmakers and push forward his domestic agenda, President Donald Trump traveled to Capitol Hill on Tuesday, urging unity within the party over a controversial tax-cut bill currently facing internal opposition in the House of Representatives. With only a narrow 220-213 Republican majority, party leaders are … Read more

Former U.S President Joe Biden Diagnosed with Advanced Prostate Cancer

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Former US President Biden diagnosed with 'aggressive' prostate cancer

May 18 – Former U.S. President Joe Biden, 82, has been diagnosed with an aggressive and advanced form of prostate cancer that has metastasized to his bones, according to a statement from his office released on Sunday. The diagnosis was made following recent symptoms that prompted medical evaluation, including issues related to urination. Biden and … Read more

Mexican Navy tall ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge, killing 2 and Multiple Injured

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Mexican Navy tall ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge, killing 2

NEW YORK, May 17 – A tragic maritime accident unfolded Saturday night when a tall ship belonging to the Mexican Navy collided with the iconic Brooklyn Bridge, resulting in the loss of two lives and injuries to at least 17 others. The training vessel, known as Cuauhtémoc, was illuminated with decorative lights and proudly displayed … Read more

US Supreme Court maintains block on Trump’s use of wartime law for migrant deportations

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US Supreme Court maintains block on Trump’s use of wartime law for migrant deportations

MAY 16 – On Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court extended a freeze on President Donald Trump’s attempt to deport Venezuelan migrants using a centuries-old wartime law. The ruling, delivered in a brief and unsigned opinion, upholds protections for dozens of migrants who were reportedly set to be removed without the opportunity to legally contest their … Read more

US Supreme Court to Hear Controversial Bid by Trump to Restrict Birthright Citizenship

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US Supreme Court to hear Trump bid to restrict birthright citizenship

WASHINGTON, May 15 – The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear a pivotal and politically charged case that could alter the long-standing interpretation of the 14th Amendment. The President Donald Trump’s administration is attempting to limit birthright citizenship, a right historically granted to nearly all individuals born on American soil. The legal battle, scheduled … Read more

Trump, Starmer Hail Breakthrough US-UK Trade Deal, but 10% Duties Remain

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WASHINGTON/LONDON, May 8 – In a significant yet restrained move on the global trade front, U.S. President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer have jointly unveiled a new bilateral trade agreement. The deal, though described as a milestone by both leaders, maintains the United States’ 10% tariffs on many British exports, including vehicles, … Read more

US and Britain Set to Finalize Key Tariff Agreement on Thursday

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US and Britain expected to announce tariff deal on Thursday

LONDON, May 8 – The United States and the United Kingdom are expected to unveil a significant trade deal on Thursday, marking the first step toward repairing economic ties strained by years of tariff disputes. This development represents a pivotal moment in U.S-UK trade relations, potentially opening doors for smoother commerce between the two long-standing … Read more