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Thousands of U.S. federal workers take buyouts amid Trump’s workforce cuts
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Thousands of U.S. federal workers take buyouts amid Trump’s workforce cuts

A vacation pitch, fear of layoffs, and family struggles drove thousands of buyouts

Accuser drops lawsuit against Jay-Z, Sean Combs
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Sexual assault suit dropped against Jay-Z, Sean Combs

It was not immediately clear if the stars had settled with the woman, who has not been identified.

China will 'play along to the end' with U.S., its top diplomat says
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China will 'play along to the end' with U.S., its top diplomat says

Beijing does not wish to be in conflict with Washington, hopes to work together with U.S. in same direction

Trump says auto tariffs to come 'around April 2'
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Trump says auto tariffs to come 'around April 2'

Experts warn that Americans often end up paying tariffs on US imports

OpenAI board rejects Elon Musk-led buyout offer
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OpenAI board rejects Elon Musk-led buyout offer

Musk filed court documents stating he would withdraw the offer if OpenAI returns to a nonprofit model

US IRS prepares to lay off thousands of workers, sources say
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US IRS prepares to lay off thousands of workers, sources say

Officials order agencies to dismiss probationary employees, including those at Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

Trump backs 'hard stance' on Gaza, says he does not know what Israel will do
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Trump backs 'hard stance' on Gaza, says he does not know what Israel will do

Trump set a deadline for Hamas to release all Israeli hostages by Saturday midday

US sanctions ICC chief prosecutor over Israel investigations
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US sanctions ICC chief prosecutor over Israel investigations

Similar sanctions were imposed during Trump's first term but were lifted by Biden in 2021

US judge temporarily lifts funding freeze on aid programs: ruling
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US judge temporarily lifts funding freeze on aid programs: ruling

Judge Amir Ali, appointed by Joe Biden, prohibited the Trump administration from suspending foreign assistance funds

Trump says US has approved extradition of suspect in 2008 Mumbai attacks
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Trump says US has approved extradition of suspect in 2008 Mumbai attacks

Attacks were carried out by terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba on November 26, 2008

USAID disruptions leave oxygen tanks, TB drugs stuck in ships, warehouses
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USAID disruptions leave oxygen tanks, TB drugs stuck in ships, warehouses

At least $20 million worth of medical oxygen and supplies are stalled in the supply chain

US states say Trump illegally appointed Elon Musk to head DOGE
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US states say Trump illegally appointed Elon Musk to head DOGE

Lawsuit alleges Musk and his team could disrupt federal funding for various programs

Denouncing India tariffs, Trump agrees to trade talks
India

Denouncing India tariffs, Trump agrees to trade talks

India aims to double trade with U.S. by 2030, U.S. seeks to lower trade deficit with India

Kanye West and wife Bianca Censori split: reports
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Kanye West and Bianca Censori Reportedly Separate

The Hollywood Reporter, however, quoted their 'representative' Milo Yiannopolous, denying the split

Mexico threatens to sue Google over 'Gulf of America' listing
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Mexico threatens to sue Google over 'Gulf of America' listing

Mexico is considering a lawsuit after Google’s Gulf renaming to comply with Trump’s order caused diplomatic tensions

Zelensky wants plan With Trump to 'stop Putin' before talks with Russia
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Zelensky wants plan With Trump to 'stop Putin' before talks with Russia

Zelensky seeks joint U.S.-Ukraine plan to stop Russia before peace negotiations

Europeans warn US against Ukraine deal 'behind our backs'
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Europeans warn US against Ukraine deal 'behind our backs'

Trump’s talks with Putin on Ukraine peace spark backlash from EU defense ministers

Trump and Putin's agenda in KSA: Ukraine, Middle East stability, energy, AI and more
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Trump and Putin's agenda in KSA: Ukraine, Middle East stability, energy, AI and more

The Kremlin said the two leaders also discussed geopolitical and economic issues, including Middle East peace efforts, Iran’s nuclear program, and U.S.-Russia economic ties.

India's Modi seeks to avoid Trump's wrath
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India's Modi seeks to avoid Trump's wrath

Modi to hold joint press conference with Trump, rare move for Indian leader who usually avoids questions from reporters

US judge allows Trump to proceed with government employee buyout
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US judge allows Trump to proceed with government employee buyout

75,000 workers sign up for the buyout, equal to 3% of the civilian workforce