Harvard Files Lawsuit Against Trump Over $2.2 Billion Funding Cuts
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Harvard files lawsuit against Trump administration over $2bn funding freeze, citing threats to research and academic freedom.
China Warns of Firm Retaliation Against US Over Tariff Disputes
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China vows firm tariff countermeasures against US, defending free trade and urging equal-footing dialogue to resolve tensions.
Judge Says Musk And DOGE ‘Likely Violated’ Constitution In USAID Shutdown
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Judge blocks USAid shutdown, ruling Musk and Doge likely violated the Constitution; Trump admin ordered to reverse actions.
Japan to Deploy Long-Range Missiles on Kyushu Island Capable of Reaching North Korea and China
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Japan plans to deploy long-range missiles in Kyushu amid security concerns and shifting US-Japan defense dynamics under Trump.
Pentagon Tasked With Providing ‘Military Options’ To Ensure US Access To Panama Canal, Official Says
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Trump administration considers military options for ensuring US access to the Panama Canal amid strategic concerns.
U.S. Immigration Detention Hits Maximum Capacity at 47,600 Detainees, ICE Official Says
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U.S. immigration detention hits capacity at 47,600 detainees as Trump boosts arrests and seeks more beds for deportations.
US Terminates Sanctions Waiver For Iraq To Purchase Gas, Electricity From Iran
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US ends Iraq’s sanctions waiver for electricity imports of Iran, escalating pressure on Tehran amid renewed nuclear tensions.
Google Maps to Rename Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America for U.S. Users
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Google Maps will rename the Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America in the US, keeping the original name in Mexico.
Will Trump Dial Up America’s ‘Do More’ Policy for Afghanistan?
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The U.S. “Do More” policy faces new challenges as Trump’s return could shift aid and counter-terrorism strategies in Afghanistan.
Future of Pak-US Alliance: Boosting Ties in Economic Partnership
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The Pak-US Alliance is strengthening through economic ties, focusing on trade, investment, and mutual prosperity amid global geopolitical shifts.