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Trump hits 8 European countries with 10% tariff for not backing U.S. acquisition of Greenland
President Trump said Saturday on social media that he would impose a 10% import tax on eight European countries until "a Deal is reached…
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France backing away from pledge to intercept migrant boats, sources tell BBC
France is backing away from a recent commitment to intervene more forcefully at sea to stop small boats from crossing the English Channel,…
Business
India to Roll Out RBI-Linked Digital Currency Amid Dismissal of Crypto With 'No Backing'
India will introduce a digital currency backed by the Reserve Bank of India as part of a broader strategy to discourage private…
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Katie Porter gains backing of powerful Democratic women's group in 2026 governor's race
Former Rep. Katie Porter of Irvine received the endorsement of a prominent Democratic women’s group on Monday that backs candidates who…
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AOC Joins Surprising Group Backing Congressional Stock-Trading Ban
A bipartisan group of U.S. representatives—ranging from progressives to MAGA true believers—unveiled legislation Wednesday to ban stock…
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Netanyahu admits Israel backing ‘criminal’ groups, rivals of Hamas, in Gaza
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said the country is using armed gangs in Gaza to help fight Hamas, his admission coming…
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It’s Happening Again: Town Hall Crowd Boos GOP Rep for Backing Trump
“What are you refer—foreign visas for what? Are you talking about for colleges?” Trump asked. The reporter replied in the affirmative, to…
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Nissan plans one trillion yen funding with backing from UK government
Nissan Motor, facing a huge loan repayment wall next year, is seeking to raise more than one trillion yen (S$7 billion) from debt and…
Business
Buyout on Hold: Seven & i investors eye execution before backing deal or strategy
The annual meeting of Seven & i Holdings shareholders is likely to be a low-key event, despite the drama surrounding a company facing a…
Business
Trump backing for Nippon Steel deal comes with big questions
After more than 17 months of lobbying and close-fought negotiations to secure control of United States Steel, Japan’s Nippon Steel…
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60 Minutes Isn’t Backing Down From Trump’s Threats
Other research grants under consideration for termination are related to childcare policy, child development, foster care, preventing…
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Mali coup leader wins backing to be president for next five years
Mali's military leader Gen Assimi Goïta has won the backing of key political allies to be declared president for the next five years. The…
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White House press secretary says Trump backing Hegseth following latest Signal app allegations
President Trump is backing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth following reports that he included his wife, brother and lawyer in a private…
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“Trump Is Backing Down Again”: Hakeem Jeffries Mocks Tariff Flip-Flop
President Donald Trump’s tariff chaos continues. He just announced a big reversal: For 90 days, the reciprocal tariffs will come down, but…
Business
Angel investors cite the founder as a make or break factor in backing startups
If you are a startup founder seeking seed money, please note – three experienced angel investors named the business builder as the key…
Politics
Trump doubles down on backing Randy Fine, Jimmy Patronis ahead of Florida election
President Trump re-upped his endorsement of two Florida officials, state Sen. Randy Fine and Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis, ahead…
Business
Toyota is backing LG battery plant with US$1.5 billion order
TOYOTA Motor has agreed to shift a US$1.5 billion order with LG Energy Solution to bolster operations at a Michigan battery plant after…
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The evidence that shows Rwanda is backing rebels in DR Congo
Protesters in Kinshasa, the capital of Democratic Republic of Congo, have been burning portraits of Rwanda's president and tearing up…
Politics
Bernie Sanders Slams Elon Musk’s Greedy Motive for Backing Immigration
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders has thrown himself into the H-1B visa feud between Elon Musk and the far-right’s MAGA acolytes. Musk and…
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Tusk urges stronger Western backing for Ukraine on visit to Lviv
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk called for broader Western support for Ukraine in warding off the Russian invasion, during a visit to…
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Germany's Scholz says government backing cross-party migration talks
Germany's coalition government will play its part in ensuring the success of cross-party talks on curbing migration, Chancellor Olaf…
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Two armies accused of backing DR Congo's feared rebels
Uganda is backing M23 rebels fighting across its border in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, UN experts say, warning that a rapidly…
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Old clip misrepresented as showing Vladimir Putin backing Kenyan tax protests
As Kenya continued to grapple with youth-led anti-government protests, a clip emerged online claiming to show Russian President Vladimir…