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Judge orders Trump to lift freeze on foreign aid funds temporarily
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to temporarily lift a three-week funding freeze that has shut down U.S. aid and…
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White House blocks Associated Press from RFK Jr., Modi events over 'Gulf of America' flap
For the third day in a row, the White House blocked Associated Press reporters from attending official events on Thursday because it…
Politics
Rubio's plane experiences mechanical issues
An Air Force plane carrying Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Senate Foreign Relations Committee chairman, Sen. Jim Risch, to Germany for…
Business
Maybank upgrades Singtel’s AIS to buy, raises price target on further profit growth expectations
Maybank Securities upgraded Singtel’s Thai associate Advanced Info Service (AIS) to “buy” from “hold”, due to a strong outlook and healthy…
Business
Singapore shares retreat at Friday’s open; STI down 0.2%
SINGAPORE stocks declined on Friday (Feb 14) morning, despite data from the Ministry of Trade and Industry showing that the city-state’s…
Politics
Prime Minister Modi says India on same page with U.S. about illegal immigration
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday said at a press conference with President Trump that both leaders are on the same page when it comes…
Politics
Trump, Indian Prime Minister Modi strengthen bonds amid tariff tensions
President Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met at the White House on Thursday to strengthen the relationship between the…
Business
Stocks to watch: Thai Beverage, Civmec
THE following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Friday (Feb 14): Thai Beverage (ThaiBev): The…
News
Trump approves extradition to India of accused Mumbai terror suspect
President Trump said Thursday that the U.S. has approved the extradition to India of Tahawwur Rana, who is accused of helping carry out a…
Politics
Prime Minister Modi coins 'Make India Great Again' during press conference with Trump
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed gratitude to President Trump for the warm welcome he received at the White House and…
Politics
Trump says U.S. will increase military sales to India, may provide stealth jets
President Trump said Thursday that the U.S. will increase its sales of military equipment to India, which could ultimately lead to the…
Politics
NYC to allow ICE to return to its jail to focus on 'violent criminals and gangs'
In a major reversal, New York Mayor Eric Adams said Thursday that his city will build a new relationship with U.S. Immigration and Customs…
Business
Money Talk: Why Revenue Doesn't Equal Profit
When you’re running a business, it might seem like revenue is the ultimate goal. After all, more money coming in means you’re doing well,…
News
Prosecutor who quit after refusing to drop Adams case says she's confident he 'committed the crimes'
The top federal prosecutor in Manhattan resigned Thursday after refusing a Justice Department order to drop corruption charges against New…
Politics
House races against Senate to push forward budget plan for Trump agenda
House Republicans held a marathon markup session Thursday to push forward a budget blueprint that will tee up President Trump's agenda of…
Politics
Trump's spending pause exposes extreme reach of federal government
As the battle over President Trump's spending pause plays out in the courts, it's becoming clear just how far Uncle Sam's financial…
Politics
DOGE’s Gift to the Chinese Communist Party
Musk is fulminating against the National Endowment for Democracy without understanding the critical role it plays. Source link
Politics
Trump orders reciprocal tariffs poised to hit EU and many other trading partners
President Trump signed an order Thursday that calls for reciprocal tariffs on friendly and rival nations alike, saying too many places are…
Politics
Rep. Luttrell proposes legislation to evaluate terrorist threats from post-Assad Syrian regime
A Texas Republican lawmaker is pressing the Department of Homeland Security to evaluate potential terrorist threats to the United States…
Politics
Pam Bondi personally takes down portraits of Biden, Harris, Garland
Attorney General Pam Bondi took charge at the Justice Department this week, personally removing photographs of the old team: Joe Biden,…
Politics
Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota won't seek reelection, dealing blow to Democrats' hopes to take Senate
U.S. Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota said Thursday that she won't seek reelection, dealing a blow to her fellow Democrats' hopes of retaking…
Politics
RFK Jr. overcomes odds, is confirmed as HHS secretary
The Senate on Thursday confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, sweeping aside concerns about…
Business
US: Wall St opens higher after producer prices data
Wall Street’s main indexes opened higher on Thursday (Feb 13) as investors parsed the latest producer prices data, while the prospect of…