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Trump’s Return: A New Era or More of the Same?
SAT Editorial Desk
January 21, 2025
Trump’s return to the Oval Office in 2025 signals a sharper, more confident era of aggressive policies and global dominance.
Trump’s return to the Oval Office in 2025 signals a sharper, more confident era of aggressive policies and global dominance.
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ICE reports 271,484 deportations over a 12-month period, marking the highest annual tally in a decade, per latest data.
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Pakistan’s Ambassador to the US holds meetings with Congress members to strengthen bilateral relations in trade and investment.
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US reaffirms commitment to supporting Pakistan against terrorism, condemns Karachi attack, and urges peaceful protests.
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The return of Trump fuels trade tensions with tariffs on BRICS nations, challenging global economics and de-dollarization efforts.
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Canadian security protocols are heightened for flights to India amid escalating tensions between the two countries.
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India’s most wanted terrorist, Arsh Dalla, arrested in Canada, charged in Ontario shooting amid growing tensions.