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Melania Trump to Preside Over United Nations Security Council Meeting as U.S. Assumes Presidency
First lady to chair a Security Council session focused on children, technology and education amid U.S. leadership role at the United Nations
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Federal Judge Lets President Trump’s White House Ballroom Construction Proceed
Court rejects preservationists’ attempt to stop the $400 million project, allowing work on the planned state ballroom to continue
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Trump Administration’s Chief White House Economist Defends Economic Policies Amid External Criticism
Senior economic adviser reaffirms trade strategy, growth focus and policy framework as international scrutiny rises
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Seahawks Await White House Invitation After Super Bowl Win, Decision on Visit Pending
Seattle’s NFL champions expect customary presidential invite but will decide whether to attend only after it is extended
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Breakdown of the $15.5 Billion Earmark Package Reveals Congress’s Local Spending Priorities
Lawmakers steer billions toward community projects, infrastructure and research in latest federal funding measures
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Washington Vows New UFO Transparency as Skeptics Cite Decades of Unfulfilled Promises
Lawmakers push for greater disclosure on unidentified aerial phenomena, but past efforts fuel doubts over how much will be revealed
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Havana Says Armed Group Arrived by U.S. Speedboat in Foiled Infiltration Attempt
Cuban authorities report interception of vessel allegedly launched from Florida as tensions over migration and security persist
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United States and Iran Resume Nuclear Talks as Diplomatic Window Narrows
Renewed negotiations come amid heightened tensions and warnings of limited time for a breakthrough
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Washington State University Recognized for Transformational Change Initiative Projects
National acknowledgment highlights university’s leadership in innovation, student success and institutional reform
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President Trump Pressed to Consider Emergency Powers Amid Debate Over Federal Election Authority
Supporters urge executive action on election oversight as constitutional scholars debate scope of presidential authority
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President Trump and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to Meet in Washington
Unscheduled White House meeting between political opposites expected to focus on housing and affordability issues
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U.S.–Saudi Relations Balance Transactional Deal-Making with Expanding Strategic Ambitions
Security cooperation, energy diplomacy and economic diversification reshape a decades-old partnership
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Trump International Hotel & Tower Gold Coast Set to Become Australia’s Tallest Building
Donald Trump’s organisation partners on a landmark 91-storey luxury skyscraper in Surfers Paradise poised to reshape the Gold Coast skyline
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SECRETARY RUBIO on IRAN: Iran poses a very great threat to the United States, and has for a very long time.
Secretary Rubio warns that Iran remains a long-standing threat to the United States, citing efforts to rebuild elements of its nuclear program and its large arsenal of ballistic missiles, ahead of diplomatic talks focused primarily on nu...
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Larry Summers, the former U.S. Treasury Secretary, is resigning from Harvard University as fallout continues over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Larry Summers announced he will retire from his Harvard professorship following scrutiny over correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein, as the university continues its review of recently released government documents.
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U.S. stocks ended higher on Wednesday, with the Dow gaining about six-tenths of a percent, the S&P 500 adding eight-tenths of a percent, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq climbing roughly one-and-a-quarter percent.
U.S. markets closed higher led by a technology rebound, as Nvidia forecast stronger revenue, Axon Enterprise surged on earnings, and GoDaddy fell on weaker annual guidance.
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Nvidia posted better than expected results for the January quarter on Wednesday and forecast current quarter revenue above market estimates.
Nvidia reported a ninety-four percent surge in quarterly revenue to sixty-eight point thirteen billion dollars, beating estimates and projecting stronger first-quarter sales, while signaling continued investment in artificial intelligenc...
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From fears of AI-fuelled unemployment to Big Tech's record investment, this is AI Weekly.
Global markets react to projections of rising AI-driven unemployment as major technology firms announce record investments, allegations of improper AI model training emerge in China, and the U.S. administration considers AI-based pricing...
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Apple just dropped iOS 26.4.
The latest iOS update introduces AI-powered features including Playlist Playground, video podcasts, encrypted Rich Communication Services testing, expanded CarPlay integrations, and enhanced security, while the next-generation Siri remai...
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Germany's Friedrich Merz observes Chinese humanoid robots performing kung fu in Hangzhou.
At the same time, he is implementing regulations on banana curvature and promoting biodegradable paper straws in Germany.
White House Mulls New Rule Requiring Banks to Verify Customer Citizenship
Trump administration considers executive action to expand banking requirements as part of immigration enforcement strategy
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White House to Host Big Tech Pledge on Data Centre Power Costs as AI Energy Demand Soars
Leading technology firms are set to sign a Trump-backed pledge to cover electricity costs for AI data centres to protect consumers from higher utility bills
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Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos Heads to White House Amid Warner Bros. Takeover Battle
Sarandos scheduled for meetings in Washington as Netflix vies to secure approval for its $82.7bn Warner Bros. acquisition
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Surgeon General Nominee Casey Means Faces Intense Senate Scrutiny Over Vaccine and Environmental Health Views
Lawmakers question physician’s past statements on immunisation and pesticide exposure during confirmation hearing
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Five Dead Including Suspect After Stabbing Rampage in Washington State
Authorities confirm four victims killed before alleged attacker dies as investigation continues into motive
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US Lawmakers Seek Briefing from UK Over Reported Encryption Order Directed at Apple
Congressional figures raise concerns about potential implications of alleged UK ‘backdoor’ demand for global data security and transatlantic privacy standards
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PM Netanyahu welcome India PM Narendra Modi to Israel
Netanyahu emphasizes the significance of the India-Israel friendship.
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Shadow Diplomacy: How Harry and Meghan’s Jordan Trip Undermines the Monarchy
A carefully staged “quasi-royal” appearance in a geopolitical hotspot exposes hypocrisy, weakens the Crown’s neutrality, and plays directly into the hands of anti-monarchist forces
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Sir Jim Ratcliffe, co-owner of Manchester United, comments on immigration in the UK.
Ratcliffe describes the UK's situation as 'colonized by immigrants.'
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Bill Gates, the UN and the WEF are attempting to construct "a giant digital gulag for all of humanity" via digital ID, CBDCs and vaccine passport infrastructure.
"They are using it to build a control system that will not just be able to surveil and monitor everything you do on an unprecedented scale... but also to manipulate what you do."
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio Affirms U.S. Support for Hungary
Rubio emphasizes the importance of Hungary's success under Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
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Trump considers requiring banks to verify citizenship for all customers, including existing accounts.
Democrats express concern over the potential impact of this policy.
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Britain’s Channel Crisis: Paying Billions While the Boats Keep Coming
If the strategy is working, why are crossings rising, costs soaring, and solutions still avoided?
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Downing Street’s Veteran Deception Scandal
If the Prime Minister’s legal past required “clarification,” the public deserves to know why it was obscured in the first place.
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Trump Unveils Plan to Extend Retirement Savings to Tens of Millions of Workers
President proposes federal-style retirement accounts with government matching to help close savings gap for roughly 54 million Americans
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Rubio Tours Caribbean as Trump’s Iran Strategy Reaches Critical Juncture
U.S. diplomatic push in the region unfolds amid mounting tensions with Tehran and heightened global energy concerns
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Republicans Confront Voter Enthusiasm Gap as 2026 Midterms Approach
Early polling and fundraising trends show Democrats with stronger base energy, prompting GOP push to mobilize supporters
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Trump Administration Weighs Major Redesign Proposals for Washington Dulles International Airport
White House explores modernization plans aimed at boosting capacity, security and global competitiveness at key U.S. gateway
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‘Snowball-Gate’ in Washington Square Park Escalates Tensions Between Zohran Mamdani and NYPD
Video of winter confrontation fuels dispute over policing tactics and protest rights in New York City
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Washington Lawmakers Advance Bill to Treat Excessive Speeding as Reckless Driving
State legislature moves to automatically classify drivers more than 30 mph over the limit as committing a criminal offence to improve road safety
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Saudi Arabia Raises Oil Output and Exports Amid Contingency Planning Over Iran Tensions
Production increase seen as precautionary step to stabilise markets in the event of potential US military action against Iran
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Craig Tiley Frames Move from Tennis Australia to USTA as a Personal Choice
Australia’s long-time tennis executive explains decision to depart after transforming the Australian Open ahead of taking the helm of the United States Tennis Association
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General Atlantic to sell equity stake in ByteDance, valuing the company at $550 billion
The deal reflects a significant increase in the value of ByteDance's privately held shares.
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz Secures Pledge from China for Greater Imports of Quality Goods
Merz's visit to Beijing aims to improve relations amid significant trade deficits.
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Trump Organization Strikes Deal for Landmark Tower in Australia Amid Public Debate
Plans for a Trump-branded supertall skyscraper on the Gold Coast ignite mixed reactions as developers seek council approval
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U.S. Investors Boost Allocations to Hong Kong and Chinese Equities on Shifting Global Capital Flows
American funds and asset managers are increasingly buying stocks tied to Hong Kong and mainland China as part of a broader reallocation toward overseas markets amid evolving valuations and investor sentiment
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White House Completes Regulatory Review of New Rules Governing ‘Trump Accounts’
Administration advances compliance framework as oversight process concludes at federal level
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Former White House Aide Outlines Themes Expected in President Trump’s State of the Union Address
Preview highlights focus on economic growth, border security and renewed American strength ahead of annual speech
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Melania Trump to Preside Over United Nations Security Council Meeting as U.S. Assumes Presidency
Federal Judge Lets President Trump’s White House Ballroom Construction Proceed
Trump Administration’s Chief White House Economist Defends Economic Policies Amid External Criticism
Seahawks Await White House Invitation After Super Bowl Win, Decision on Visit Pending
Breakdown of the $15.5 Billion Earmark Package Reveals Congress’s Local Spending Priorities
Washington Vows New UFO Transparency as Skeptics Cite Decades of Unfulfilled Promises
Havana Says Armed Group Arrived by U.S. Speedboat in Foiled Infiltration Attempt
United States and Iran Resume Nuclear Talks as Diplomatic Window Narrows
Washington State University Recognized for Transformational Change Initiative Projects
President Trump Pressed to Consider Emergency Powers Amid Debate Over Federal Election Authority
President Trump and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to Meet in Washington
U.S.–Saudi Relations Balance Transactional Deal-Making with Expanding Strategic Ambitions
Trump International Hotel & Tower Gold Coast Set to Become Australia’s Tallest Building
SECRETARY RUBIO on IRAN: Iran poses a very great threat to the United States, and has for a very long time.
Larry Summers, the former U.S. Treasury Secretary, is resigning from Harvard University as fallout continues over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
U.S. stocks ended higher on Wednesday, with the Dow gaining about six-tenths of a percent, the S&P 500 adding eight-tenths of a percent, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq climbing roughly one-and-a-quarter percent.
Nvidia posted better than expected results for the January quarter on Wednesday and forecast current quarter revenue above market estimates.
From fears of AI-fuelled unemployment to Big Tech's record investment, this is AI Weekly.
Apple just dropped iOS 26.4.
White House Mulls New Rule Requiring Banks to Verify Customer Citizenship
White House to Host Big Tech Pledge on Data Centre Power Costs as AI Energy Demand Soars
Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos Heads to White House Amid Warner Bros. Takeover Battle
Surgeon General Nominee Casey Means Faces Intense Senate Scrutiny Over Vaccine and Environmental Health Views
Five Dead Including Suspect After Stabbing Rampage in Washington State
US Lawmakers Seek Briefing from UK Over Reported Encryption Order Directed at Apple
PM Netanyahu welcome India PM Narendra Modi to Israel
Shadow Diplomacy: How Harry and Meghan’s Jordan Trip Undermines the Monarchy
Sir Jim Ratcliffe, co-owner of Manchester United, comments on immigration in the UK.
Bill Gates, the UN and the WEF are attempting to construct "a giant digital gulag for all of humanity" via digital ID, CBDCs and vaccine passport infrastructure.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio Affirms U.S. Support for Hungary
Trump considers requiring banks to verify citizenship for all customers, including existing accounts.
Britain’s Channel Crisis: Paying Billions While the Boats Keep Coming
Downing Street’s Veteran Deception Scandal
Trump Unveils Plan to Extend Retirement Savings to Tens of Millions of Workers
Rubio Tours Caribbean as Trump’s Iran Strategy Reaches Critical Juncture
Republicans Confront Voter Enthusiasm Gap as 2026 Midterms Approach
Trump Administration Weighs Major Redesign Proposals for Washington Dulles International Airport
‘Snowball-Gate’ in Washington Square Park Escalates Tensions Between Zohran Mamdani and NYPD
Washington Lawmakers Advance Bill to Treat Excessive Speeding as Reckless Driving
Saudi Arabia Raises Oil Output and Exports Amid Contingency Planning Over Iran Tensions
Craig Tiley Frames Move from Tennis Australia to USTA as a Personal Choice
General Atlantic to sell equity stake in ByteDance, valuing the company at $550 billion
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz Secures Pledge from China for Greater Imports of Quality Goods
Trump Organization Strikes Deal for Landmark Tower in Australia Amid Public Debate
U.S. Investors Boost Allocations to Hong Kong and Chinese Equities on Shifting Global Capital Flows
White House Completes Regulatory Review of New Rules Governing ‘Trump Accounts’
Former White House Aide Outlines Themes Expected in President Trump’s State of the Union Address
White House Warns of Forceful Action if Mexican Cartels Target Americans After Reported Death of ‘El Mencho’
White House Affirms Diplomacy as President Trump’s Preferred First Option on Iran
Homeland Security Reverses Plan to Suspend TSA PreCheck After Industry and Lawmaker Pushback
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