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American woman freed from Taliban custody in Afghanistan

According to the source, Faye Hall was released Thursday “following a court order and with logistical support from Qatar,” which has been mediating on behalf of the United States Faye Hall, an

March 30, 2025

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Trump administration to formally end USAID

The move will fully absorb all remaining USAID functions into the State Department effective July 1, and according to a reduction in force notice to remaining staff, will “obviate” the need for

March 30, 2025

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WHO must cut budget by fifth after US pullout

Besides triggering the US pullout from the WHO after returning the White House in January, Trump decided to freeze virtually all US foreign aid, including vast assistance toward boosting health worldwide The

March 30, 2025

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Trump says he won’t ‘fire people’ over Signal messages

He also said that he had confidence in Mike Waltz, his national security adviser, and Pete Hegseth, his Pentagon chief President Donald Trump on Saturday made his clearest commitment to not fire

March 30, 2025

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Protesters swarm Tesla showrooms

After earlier demonstrations that were somewhat sporadic, Saturday marked the first attempt to surround all 277 of the automaker’s showrooms and service centers in the US in hopes of deepening a recent

March 30, 2025

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US eyes expansive minerals deal with Ukraine

Trump has said a minerals deal will help secure a peace agreement by giving the United States a financial stake in Ukraine’s future The administration has proposed a new, more expansive minerals

March 28, 2025

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US intelligence warns of rising China-led global threat

A recent intelligence report warns that China’s increasing cooperation with Russia, Iran, and North Korea, driven by shared opposition to US influence, could escalate into a multi-front challenge for US security. The

March 27, 2025

-Top News·China·USA

India slams USCIRF, calls it ‘entity of concern’

India has once again hit out at the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), dismissing its latest report as biased and politically motivated…reports Asian Lite News The Ministry of External

March 27, 2025

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‘India, US in intense discussion’

India and the US are gearing up to negotiate a landmark Bilateral Trade Agreement that could potentially boost trade between the two nations amid Trump’s plans to impose reciprocal tariffs External Affairs

March 27, 2025

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Russia: No Putin-Trump Talks Planned

Last week, Trump and Putin held a telephonic conversation, highlighting the need for peace and a ceasefire to end the conflict with Ukraine…reports Asian Lite News The Kremlin stated on Tuesday that

March 26, 2025

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