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‘Benign’ vein issue behind Trump’s swollen legs

The White House said on Thursday that US President Donald Trump is experiencing swelling in his lower legs and bruising on his right hand, after photographs emerged of Trump with swollen ankles and makeup covering the afflicted part of his hand.

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Don’t opine on foreign elections

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio instructed US diplomats worldwide not to comment on the fairness or integrity of elections conducted by foreign countries,

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Kashmir attack: US designates Pakistan group as terrorists

The United States on Thursday designated as terrorists a shadowy group blamed for an April attack in India-administered Kashmir, which triggered the worst conflict between India and Pakistan in decades.

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Trump seeks to release some of Epstein files

President Donald Trump yesterday attempted to control the storm triggered by a bombshell report on his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, ordering the Justice Department to seek the release of testimony from the prosecution of the late, alleged sex-trafficker-to-the-famous.

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US Congress okays $9b cuts to foreign aid, public media

US Republicans early yesterday approved President Donald Trump’s plan to cancel $9 billion in funding for foreign aid and public broadcasting, vowing it was just the start of broader efforts by Congress to slash the federal budget.

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US Senate passes foreign aid, public broadcasting cuts

The US Senate early yesterday approved President Donald Trump’s plan for billions of dollars in cuts to funding for foreign aid and public broadcasting, handing the Republican president another victory as he exerts control over Congress with little opposition.

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Trump says Indonesia to face 19% tariff under trade deal

This is significantly below the 32 percent level the president earlier threatened

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Trump makes Indonesia trade deal

US President Donald Trump yesterday announced a trade deal with Indonesia, the latest pact in a bid to cement better terms with trading partners and reduce a massive trade deficit, even as the European Union readied retaliatory measures should talks between Washington and its top trading partner fail.

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US vetoes UN Security Council demand for Gaza ceasefire

The other 14 countries on the council voted in favor of the draft as a humanitarian crisis grips the enclave of more than 2 million people

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Trump orders inquiry into 'conspiracy' to hide Biden's health decline

The move, which was slammed by Biden, is the latest in a long-running campaign by Trump

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US private sector hiring hits slowest rate since 2023: ADP

US private sector hiring hit its lowest pace since early 2023 in May, according to data from payroll firm ADP on Wednesday

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Trump, Xi will likely speak this week

President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping will likely speak this week, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Monday, days after Trump accused China of violating an agreement to roll back tariffs and trade restrictions.

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US SC lets Trump revoke legal status for 5 lakh migrants

The US Supreme Court handed President Donald Trump a major victory Friday in his immigration crackdown, giving his administration the green light to revoke the legal status of half a million migrants from four Caribbean and Latin American countries.

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Biden says 'I'm feeling good' after cancer diagnosis

Former US President Joe Biden told reporters Friday he was feeling "optimistic" about the future after delivering his first public remarks since revealing he had an aggressive form of prostate cancer

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Pentagon chief warns China 'preparing' to use military force in Asia

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth warned Saturday that China was "credibly preparing" to use military force to upend the balance of power in Asia, vowing the United States was "here to stay" in the Indo-Pacific region

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US suggests student visa suspension to be brief

The US State Department indicated Thursday that a global suspension on visa processing for international students would be brief, as it ramps up scrutiny of applicants’ social media activity.

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Targeting foreign students, Trump hits a US lifeline

Now back at the White House, Trump's message has changed drastically.

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Trump's tariffs to remain in effect after appeals court grants stay

On Wednesday, a US trade court ruled that Trump had exceeded his authority in imposing the duties

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