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US worker safety agency notifies employees of firings
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US worker safety agency notifies employees of firings

United Mine Workers president condemned the NIOSH firings as an “attack on the foundation of worker safety”

CIA to reduce workforce by 1,200 personnel: report
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CIA to reduce workforce by 1,200 personnel: report

CIA spokesperson said the moves aim to energize the agency, elevate emerging leaders, and strengthen its mission delivery

UN envoy urges Israel to cease attacks on Syria 'at once'
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UN envoy urges Israel to cease attacks on Syria 'at once'

UN envoy condemns Israel’s airstrikes in Syria, calling them violations of the country's sovereignty

Trump posts spoof picture dressed as pope
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Trump posts spoof picture dressed as pope

US president appears in an AI-generated image wearing papal robes and a miter, pointing his right index finger skyward.

Iran says 'has every right' to enrich uranium, dismissing US concerns
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Iran says 'has every right' to enrich uranium, dismissing US concerns

Iran asserts its right to a full nuclear fuel cycle, noting several NPT members enrich uranium without pursuing nuclear weapons

Trump's first 100 days: Chaos, controversy and broken promises
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Trump's first 100 days: Chaos, controversy and broken promises

Nukta spoke to analysts to explore Trump’s early wins, missteps, and the reasons behind 'growing public unease'

US approves $3.5 bn missile sale to Saudis
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US approves $3.5 bn missile sale to Saudis

Sale includes 1,000 medium-range air-to-air missiles, with principal contractor being RTX Corp. in Arizona

Murderer of Palestinian-American boy sentenced to 53 years
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Murderer of Palestinian-American boy sentenced to 53 years

The boy, Wadea, was stabbed 26 times with a military knife during the attack

Trump proposes $163 billion cut to US budget that slashes domestic spending
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Trump proposes $163 billion cut to US budget that slashes domestic spending

Budget plan aims to cut non-defense discretionary spending 23%

Iran says US sanctions 'will not change' policy after Trump warnings
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Iran says US sanctions 'will not change' policy after Trump warnings

Iran says US sanctions have fueled "deep suspicion and mistrust" about America's commitment to diplomacy

How Trump blindsided Netanyahu with his Iran nuclear gamble
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How Trump blindsided Netanyahu with his Iran nuclear gamble

Tehran seeks sanctions relief while pushing to keep enrichment rights as Trump pursues a tougher nuclear deal

Trump says he will strip Harvard’s tax exempt status
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Trump says he will strip Harvard’s tax exempt status

"We are going to be taking away Harvard’s Tax Exempt Status. It’s what they deserve," says US president

'Alarming deterioration' Of US press freedom under Trump, says RSF
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'Alarming deterioration' Of US press freedom under Trump, says RSF

RSF highlights economic pressures undermining fact-based reporting and capture of advertising by online giants

Trump signs order that aims to cut funding to NPR, PBS
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Trump signs order that aims to cut funding to NPR, PBS

Order instructs the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to "cease direct funding" to media outlets

Musk admits DOGE cost-cutting drive falls short
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Musk admits DOGE cost-cutting drive falls short

Musk said DOGE has cut $160 billion in federal spending so far — well below its $2 trillion target

Top Trump official exiting after chat group scandal: reports
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Top Trump official exiting after chat group scandal: reports

Trump’s national security advisor lasted just over 100 days—despite the second term seeing more personnel stability than the first

Iran says fourth round of nuclear talks with US 'postponed'
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Iran says fourth round of nuclear talks with US 'postponed'

Official says US sanctions on Iran are hindering diplomatic efforts to resolve the nuclear dispute

Iran slams new US sanctions ahead of nuclear talks
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Iran slams new US sanctions ahead of nuclear talks

Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the U.S. will hold Iran and its partners accountable for sanctions evasion

Millions of children to suffer from Trump aid cuts
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Millions of children to suffer from Trump aid cuts

NGO warns many children will quit school due to lack of food, while millions of meals reportedly rot in warehouses amid US aid cuts

US reaching out to China for tariff talks: Beijing state media
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US reaching out to China for tariff talks: Beijing state media

US imposed high tariffs on Chinese products, while China responded with its own duties