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Trump buys at least $82 million in bonds since late August, disclosures show
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Trump buys at least $82 million in bonds since late August, disclosures show

According to forms released by the US Office of Government Ethics, Trump carries out more than 175 financial purchases from August 28 through October 2

Jeffrey Epstein labelled Imran Khan a ‘threat to peace’, newly released emails reveal
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Jeffrey Epstein labelled Imran Khan a ‘threat to peace’, newly released emails reveal

Newly released emails, published by Democrats on the US House Oversight Committee, come amid renewed scrutiny of Epstein’s political ties.

Trump says he is considering F-35 fighter jet deal with Saudis
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Trump says he is considering F-35 fighter jet deal with Saudis

Trump said KSA wants to buy 'a lot of jets', including F-35s, and has asked him to consider the request.

Alibaba denies report it helps China's military target US
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Alibaba denies report it helps China's military target US

White House memo accuses Alibaba of giving tech support and user data to Chinese authorities and the PLA

US and several Arab states urge 'swift adoption' of UN Gaza resolution
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US and several Arab states urge 'swift adoption' of UN Gaza resolution

The latest draft also references the possibility of a future Palestinian state

Trump says will sue BBC for up to $5 bn over video edit
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Trump says will sue BBC for up to $5 bn over video edit

Trump’s legal team sent the BBC a letter Monday accusing it of defamation

Trump demands probe into Epstein links to Bill Clinton
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Trump demands probe into Epstein links to Bill Clinton

Trump’s push came as newly released Epstein emails fueled renewed attention on Trump’s past interactions

Saudi prince, eyeing defense pledge, to meet Trump after long US absence
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Saudi prince, eyeing defense pledge, to meet Trump after long US absence

Saudi Arabia is unlikely to normalize ties with Israel now, with Prince Mohammed prioritizing stronger US security guarantees

US approves potential $330M arms sale to Taiwan, first under Trump
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US approves potential $330M arms sale to Taiwan, first under Trump

Pentagon says proposed sale will enhance recipient’s F-16, C-130 fleet readiness

BBC apologizes to Trump over speech edit but rejects defamation claim
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BBC apologizes to Trump over speech edit but rejects defamation claim

'While the BBC sincerely regrets the manner in which the video clip was edited, we strongly disagree there is a basis for a defamation claim,' the broadcaster says

US pressures UN Council to adopt Trump's Gaza peace plan
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US pressures UN Council to adopt Trump's Gaza peace plan

Washington warns of 'grave' consequences for Palestinians if UN fails to back peace plan

'Hope it won't happen again': US federal workers return post-shutdown
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'Hope it won't happen again': US federal workers return post-shutdown

Workers in Washington resumed duties after a 43-day shutdown that left many furloughed and others unpaid

US, UAE arms firms to co-develop AI-powered drones
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US, UAE arms firms to co-develop AI-powered drones

Officials said UAE will receive the first 50 Omen units, already seen bearing its air force insignia.

Internet freedom declines in US, Germany: study
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Internet freedom declines in US, Germany: study

Washington-based democracy promotion research group says global internet freedom fell for the 15th straight year

India announces $5 billion to cushion US tariff impact
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India announces $5 billion to cushion US tariff impact

PM Modi says in a statement the government had approved an 'Export Promotion Mission (EPM)' to improve export competitiveness

Trump signs deal to end longest US government shutdown in history
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Trump signs deal to end longest US government shutdown in history

US president signs legislation ending record shutdown as House passes bill without healthcare subsidies

Epstein emails say Trump 'knew about the girls'; new House Democrat pledges file release
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Epstein emails say Trump 'knew about the girls'; new House Democrat pledges file release

New Epstein emails raise questions on Trump ties as Democrats push for full file disclosure

Trump asks Israeli president to pardon Netanyahu in letter, Israeli president's office says
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Trump asks Israeli president to pardon Netanyahu in letter, Israeli president's office says

Netanyahu, facing a long-running corruption trial, has pleaded not guilty while Trump has repeatedly sought a pardon for him

Trump claims 'obligation' to sue BBC over speech edit
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Trump claims 'obligation' to sue BBC over speech edit

Trump's lawyers threaten the British broadcaster with a billion-dollar lawsuit

French foreign minister says US military operations in Caribbean violate international law
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French foreign minister says US military operations in Caribbean violate international law

Paris voiced concern over U.S. strikes in Caribbean, warning of risks to French territories nearby