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Trump suggests lower China tariff, says 80% 'seems right!'
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Trump suggests lower China tariff, says 80% 'seems right!'

Trump’s post did not clarify whether the 80% tariff on Chinese goods is meant to be final or temporary

'US leading diplomatic efforts to deescalate deadly Indo-Pak confrontation'
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'US leading diplomatic efforts to deescalate deadly Indo-Pak confrontation'

Pakistan Defence Minister says Gulf nations also involved in diplomatic initiatives

With Pakistan-India, Trump turns back to cautious US diplomacy
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With Pakistan-India, Trump turns back to cautious US diplomacy

Analyst says the Trump administration is already handling multiple global crises and wants to avoid adding another

Trump to announce trade deal with UK on Thursday: US media
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Trump to announce trade deal with UK on Thursday: US media

Announcement to take place at news conference in Oval Office at the White House

US, China to hold ice-breaker trade talks in Geneva on Saturday
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US, China to hold ice-breaker trade talks in Geneva on Saturday

The talks follow weeks of escalating tensions, with import duties between the US and China soaring past 100% -- an impact top US official likened to a trade embargo

Canada 'never for sale', Carney tells Trump
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Canada 'never for sale', Carney tells Trump

Trade tensions and sovereignty disputes strained talks between Trump and Canada's new Prime Minister

Jury selection begins in Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial
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Diddy jurors see video, hear jokes

Hip-hop artist accused of coercing women into drug-fueled sexual performances

Met Gala celebrates Black Dandyism in style
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Stars shine at Met Gala in Black dandyism

Tailored suits, bejeweled brooches, canes, and jaunty hats were de rigueur for the men

Trump orders the reopening of Alcatraz prison
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Trump orders the reopening of Alcatraz prison

Alcatraz closed due to high operating costs, being nearly three times more expensive than other federal prisons

Summer blockbuster 'Thunderbolts' soars to $162 million opening weekend
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Thunderbolts storms box office: $162M global

The latest Marvel flick sets the stage for the upcoming "Fantastic Four" and next summer's "Avengers: Doomsday"

Trump to meet Gulf leaders in Riyadh: source close to Saudi govt
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Trump to meet Gulf leaders in Riyadh: source close to Saudi govt

US president's visit to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates from May 13 to 16 will be the first foreign trip of his second term

Warren Buffett to retire from Berkshire Hathaway by year's end
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Warren Buffett to retire from Berkshire Hathaway by year's end

Buffett recommends Greg Abel as his successor, who has been with the company since 1992

US court halts ruling ordering Voice of America employees back to work
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US court halts ruling ordering Voice of America employees back to work

The court suggests the initial ruling lacked jurisdiction and does not challenge the restoration of programming levels

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'