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Saturday, Feb 07, 2026
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Benghazi 2012 Suspect Zubayr al-Bakoush Brought to the U.S. as Trump-Era FBI Moves to Prosecute Attack That Killed Four Americans
Attorney General Pam Bondi says the suspect arrived around three a.m. near Washington and will face federal charges including murder and arson tied to the Libya assault.
Apple iPhone Lockdown Mode blocks FBI data access in journalist device seizure
Court records show the FBI could not extract data from a Washington Post reporter’s iPhone thirteen after a January search linked to a classified leaks inquiry.
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White House Launches TrumpRx.gov to Deliver Lower Prescription Drug Prices to Americans
President Trump unveils a federal drug-discount platform designed to give U.S. patients access to deeply reduced prices on dozens of medicines
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Foreign Governments and Corporations Spend Millions with Trump-Linked Lobbying Firm in Washington
Ballard Partners reports multimillion-dollar revenue from international clients as geopolitical influence and access to the U.S. administration intensify
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Belgium: Man Charged with Rape After Faking Payment to Sex Worker
The individual created a fraudulent bank transfer in an attempt to secure services without payment.
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KPMG Urges Auditor to Relay AI Cost Savings
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US and Iran to Begin Nuclear Talks in Oman
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Canada Opens First Consulate in Greenland Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions
Governor General Mary Simon and Foreign Minister Anita Anand will lead a delegation to Nuuk for the historic consulate opening.
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China unveils plans for a 'Death Star' capable of launching missile strikes from space
Beijing's ambitious military project aims to develop an invulnerable warship at the edge of the atmosphere.
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NASA allows astronauts to take smartphones on upcoming missions to capture special moments.
Crew-12 and Artemis II missions will enable astronauts to share inspiring photos and videos with their families and the world.
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Trump administration to launch TrumpRx.gov for direct drug purchases
The platform aims to offer Americans prescription medications at significantly reduced prices by cutting out middlemen.
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Trump Signals Openness to Talks on Immigration Enforcement Amid Budget Standoff
White House says President Trump is willing to negotiate with congressional Democrats on immigration reform proposals, though key demands remain non-starters
Dodgers to Visit White House in Honor of Back-to-Back World Series Triumph
Los Angeles champions plan traditional celebration at the White House following their 2025 World Series victory, with timing yet to be confirmed
Trump Highlights Record Achievements and Future Agenda in Exclusive NBC Interview
In a wide-ranging Oval Office interview, President Trump underscored his administration’s accomplishments and outlined policy priorities as he enters the next phase of his term
Investigation Launched at Winter Olympics Over Ski Jumpers Injecting Hyaluronic Acid
The World Anti-Doping Agency will probe reports of ski jumpers using the substance for distance enhancement.
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U.S. State Department Issues Urgent Travel Warning for Citizens to Leave Iran Immediately
Citizens are advised to rely on independent planning due to significant government restrictions.
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Wall Street Erases All Gains of 2026; Bitcoin Plummets 14% to $63,000
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New START Treaty Expires, Ending Decades of US–Russia Nuclear Arms Limits
The lapse of the last strategic arms control pact removes binding caps on Washington’s and Moscow’s arsenals and ushers in a new era of nuclear diplomacy challenges
Trump’s Claim That Washington Has Waited Two Centuries for an Arch Is Historically Inaccurate
President’s rationale for a monumental arch project near the Lincoln Memorial overlooks the actual history of similar structures in the U.S. capital
Pulitzer-Winning Art Critic Sebastian Smee Among Hundreds Laid Off by The Washington Post
World-renowned critic and other key arts staff cut as the iconic newspaper implements sweeping newsroom reductions
Key Washington State Bills Fall by Legislature’s First Major Deadline
Several high-profile proposals failed to advance past the initial cutoff in Olympia, reflecting early legislative attrition
Mass Layoffs at The Washington Post Raise Fears of Institutional Decline
The storied newspaper cuts roughly one-third of its workforce, provoking anxiety about its journalistic future and industry standing
Former Washington Post Editor Accuses Jeff Bezos of Shifting Priorities Amid Mass Layoffs
Veteran newsroom leader says owner’s actions reflect strategic caution toward Trump’s return rather than safeguarding journalism
Debate Intensifies Over Trump Administration’s Consideration of an Australian-Style Retirement System
As the U.S. evaluates adopting elements of Australia’s compulsory superannuation model, experts contrast potential benefits and structural challenges for American workers
This teenager is against Spain's proposal to ban social media use for under-16's, aimed at preventing exposure to harmful content
British Prime Minister Keir Scammer said he regretted appointing Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the United States, saying he repeatedly lied and misrepresented his ties to the late US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein
Nike's diversity initiatives under investigation for alleged discrimination against white employees in the U.S.
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Epstein Case Documents Reignite Global Scrutiny of Political and Business Elites
New disclosures name senior figures, reveal recordings, and prompt the U.S. Justice Department to end further publication.
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Eighty-one-year-old man in the United States fatally shoots Uber driver after scam threat
The man was told by a fraudster that a family member would be killed unless he handed cash to the driver, who arrived at his home unaware of the threat.
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The Washington Post Initiates Reduction of Over Three Hundred Positions Amid Industry Pressures
Staff cuts at the newspaper reflect broader challenges in the media sector as The Post restructures to adapt to evolving digital business models
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US Congressional Analysis Weighs Scenario Where Australia Receives No AUKUS Nuclear Submarines
Congressional report examines alternative force arrangements amid industrial capacity and strategic considerations
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Billionaire Ken Griffin, a GOP Donor, Publicly Rebukes Trump White House for Alleged Self-Enrichment
Citadel CEO criticises perceived preferential treatment and business deals benefiting administration families, prompting a White House defence
White House Advances Executive Order to Transform U.S. Quantum Technology Policy
Draft directive aims to consolidate federal strategy, accelerate commercialisation and strengthen global leadership in quantum computing and sensing
U.S. and Iran Nuclear Talks Revived After Arab Leaders Urge White House to Continue Diplomacy
High-stakes negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear programme are set to proceed in Oman after regional allies lobbied the Biden administration to keep dialogue alive
Trump Signs Bipartisan Funding Bill to End Partial Government Shutdown and Reopen U.S. Federal Operations
President approves $1.2 trillion spending package after narrow House vote, restoring funding for most agencies and setting new negotiations over security spending
Fulton County Moves to Court to Demand Return of 2020 Ballots Seized by FBI
Georgia officials file federal motion to reclaim election materials and unseal affidavit after controversial FBI search
Trump Moves to Install Christopher Columbus Statue at White House Grounds
President doubles down on honoring historical explorer with a reconstructed statue amid broader effort to reshape national heritage symbols
Data Gaps and Complex Markets Obscure True Scale of the U.S. Housing Crisis
Experts warn that fragmented information on affordability, homelessness and supply shortfalls hinders accurate measurement and policy responses
Washington National Guard Marks Foundation Day with Homeland Defense Exercises
Ceremony and readiness drills underscore commitment to supporting state and national security missions
Washington Post Faces Industry Turmoil as Jeff Bezos-Led Ownership Oversees Major Layoffs
One-third of staff cut in sweeping newsroom restructuring amid financial pressures and audience shifts
Congo Advances Strategic Mineral Export Plans to Gulf States Through US-Backed Partnerships
Kinshasa pursues copper supply links to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates as part of deepening economic and investment ties
United States Clears Potential $3 Billion F-15 Sustainment Sale to Saudi Arabia
Washington approves proposed defence package to maintain and support Riyadh’s F-15 fighter fleet amid deepening strategic partnership
Helsinki Targets Pamela Anderson With Billboards in Canada to Encourage a Finland Roots Visit
The Finnish capital has launched a personalised outreach campaign offering the actor a tailored one-day itinerary and a symbolic invitation to reclaim her family name.
Dubai Awards Tunnel Contract for Dubai Loop as Boring Company Plans Pilot Network
A new agreement sets the stage for a six point four kilometre underground transport pilot with four stations, with construction expected to begin in late two thousand twenty-six.
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Justice Department Urges Court That Halting Trump’s White House Ballroom Project Would Threaten National Security
In a key legal filing, the DOJ contends stopping construction of the Trump-backed ballroom could disrupt Secret Service operations and broader security imperatives
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Trump and Colombia’s Petro Hold High-Stakes Washington Talks Amid Deep Diplomatic Strains
After months of public tensions over drug policy, Venezuela and sanctions, the U.S. and Colombian leaders meet privately at the White House in a bid to reset bilateral relations
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Thousands Turn Out in Richmond to Support Buddhist Monks’ Long Walk for Peace En Route to Washington
On the 100th day of their 2,300-mile journey from Texas to the U.S. capital, Buddhist monks are greeted by massive crowds as they carry their message of compassion and unity northward
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Political Censorship: French Prosecutors Raid Musk’s X Offices in Paris
Paris prosecutors searched X’s French offices as part of a cybercrime investigation examining alleged algorithm manipulation and the platform’s handling of harmful AI-generated deepfakes, while summoning Elon Musk and former chief execut...
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Apple iPhone Lockdown Mode blocks FBI data access in journalist device seizure
White House Launches TrumpRx.gov to Deliver Lower Prescription Drug Prices to Americans
Foreign Governments and Corporations Spend Millions with Trump-Linked Lobbying Firm in Washington
Belgium: Man Charged with Rape After Faking Payment to Sex Worker
KPMG Urges Auditor to Relay AI Cost Savings
US and Iran to Begin Nuclear Talks in Oman
Canada Opens First Consulate in Greenland Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions
China unveils plans for a 'Death Star' capable of launching missile strikes from space
NASA allows astronauts to take smartphones on upcoming missions to capture special moments.
Trump administration to launch TrumpRx.gov for direct drug purchases
Investigation Launched at Winter Olympics Over Ski Jumpers Injecting Hyaluronic Acid
U.S. State Department Issues Urgent Travel Warning for Citizens to Leave Iran Immediately
Wall Street Erases All Gains of 2026; Bitcoin Plummets 14% to $63,000
Nike's diversity initiatives under investigation for alleged discrimination against white employees in the U.S.
Epstein Case Documents Reignite Global Scrutiny of Political and Business Elites
Eighty-one-year-old man in the United States fatally shoots Uber driver after scam threat
The Washington Post Initiates Reduction of Over Three Hundred Positions Amid Industry Pressures
US Congressional Analysis Weighs Scenario Where Australia Receives No AUKUS Nuclear Submarines
Dubai Awards Tunnel Contract for Dubai Loop as Boring Company Plans Pilot Network
Justice Department Urges Court That Halting Trump’s White House Ballroom Project Would Threaten National Security
Trump and Colombia’s Petro Hold High-Stakes Washington Talks Amid Deep Diplomatic Strains
Thousands Turn Out in Richmond to Support Buddhist Monks’ Long Walk for Peace En Route to Washington
Political Censorship: French Prosecutors Raid Musk’s X Offices in Paris
AI Invented “Hot Springs” — Tourists Arrived and Were Shocked
Tech Mega-Donors Power Trump-Aligned Fundraising Surge to $429 Million Ahead of 2026 Midterms
Colombian President Gustavo Petro Arrives at White House for High-Stakes Meeting with Donald Trump
Amazon Plans Major Workforce Reduction in Washington State, Cutting More Than Two Thousand Jobs
Melania Documentary Opens Modestly in UK with Mixed Global Box Office Performance
U.S. Justice Department Publishes Millions of Jeffrey Epstein Files Amid Intensified Scrutiny
DOJ Unveils Millions of Epstein Files, Fueling Global Scrutiny of Elite Networks
Kathryn Burgum, Wife of Interior Secretary, Appointed White House Adviser for National Recovery Initiative
France Begins Phasing Out Zoom and Microsoft Teams to Advance Digital Sovereignty
Trump Warns Britain and Canada Against Expanding Trade Ties With China
White House’s Response to Don Lemon’s Arrest Sparks National Debate Over Press Freedom and Government Conduct
Trump Nominates Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair to Reorient U.S. Monetary Policy Toward Pro-Growth Interest Rates
Melania Trump’s Documentary ‘Melania’ Debuts in Washington Before Global Release
Tech Market Shifts and AI Investment Surge Drive Global Innovation and Layoffs
Global Shifts in War, Trade, Energy and Security Mark Major International Developments
Markets Jolt as AI Spending, US Policy Shifts, and Global Security Moves Drive New Volatility
U.S. Signals Potential Decertification of Canadian Aircraft as Bilateral Tensions Escalate
Former South Korean First Lady Kim Keon Hee Sentenced to 20 Months for Bribery
President Trump Highlights ‘Trump Accounts’ Initiative to Bolster Child Investment and Financial Security
Tesla Ends Model S and X Production and Sends $2 Billion to xAI as 2025 Revenue Declines
China Executes 11 Members of the Ming Clan in Cross-Border Scam Case Linked to Myanmar’s Lawkai
Cuba Warns It Has Only Weeks of Oil Remaining as US Pressure Tightens
Trump Administration Officials Held Talks With Group Advocating Alberta’s Independence
Starmer Signals UK Push for a More ‘Sophisticated’ Relationship With China in Talks With Xi
Shopping Chatbots Move From Advice to Checkout as Walmart Pushes Faster Than Amazon
Starmer Seeks Economic Gains From China Visit While Navigating US Diplomatic Sensitivities
The AI Hiring Doom Loop — Algorithmic Recruiting Filters Out Top Talent and Rewards Average or Fake Candidates
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