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Democrats split over 'Abolish ICE' slogan ahead of elections
WASHINGTON — A growing rift within the Democratic Party over the "Abolish ICE" movement is intensifying as candidates grapple with the future of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.…
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Waitangi Day: Māori pivot to community building as New Zealand protests subside
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Waitangi Day celebrations took on a noticeably subdued tone this year, as sparse attendance at political events marked a sharp shift from the mass protests that defined recent commemorations.…
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Trump sparks backlash for sharing AI video mocking the Obamas as apes
Donald Trump shared a racist, AI-generated video on his Truth Social account late Thursday that depicts former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama as apes.…
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US and Taiwan test new attack drones to counter China
TAIPEI – U.S. defense contractor Kratos Defense and the Taiwanese military have successfully tested a new jet-powered attack drone, a move intended to rapidly expand the island’s ability to deploy large numbers of low-co…
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Trump Administration Taps Palantir AI to Scrutinize Federal Diversity and Gender Programs
WASHINGTON – The Department of Health and Human Services has deployed artificial intelligence software from Palantir to screen grant applications and job postings for compliance with President Donald Trump’s executive or…
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Coupang data breach escalates into trade dispute between US and South Korea
SEOUL, South Korea — U.S.-listed e-commerce giant Coupang confirmed a new data breach affecting 165,000 users, an incident a South Korean official says has strained the country’s alliance with the United States.…
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Supreme Court clears California's new voting maps as partisan gerrymandering battle continues
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for California to use its new congressional redistricting map in this year’s midterm elections, a move expected to bolster Democrats in the fight for control of the Hou…
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Thailand’s Pheu Thai party accuses rivals over audio clips claimed to be AI
BANGKOK – Thailand’s Pheu Thai party has filed a formal complaint with the Election Commission following the release of a controversial audio recording allegedly involving a rival politician.…
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Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing forms 'super agency' to consolidate power ahead of presidency
Myanmar’s military junta has announced the creation of a new governing body called the Federal Advisory Council to oversee both the armed forces and the civilian government.…
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U.S. government unveils ‘Trump Account’ to give $1,000 to every newborn
WASHINGTON – The federal government will launch a new savings program this summer known as “Trump Accounts,” providing a $1,000 initial deposit to eligible children born over a four-year period.…
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South Korea’s ruling party demands probe into posts linking Lee Jae-myung to Epstein
South Korea’s ruling Democratic Party called for a comprehensive investigation Monday into online posts alleging a connection between President Lee Jae Myung and the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.…
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China arrests investigative journalist after reports critical of government officials
CHENGDU, China — Police in Sichuan province have detained a veteran investigative journalist and his assistant after he published a report criticizing local officials, raising fresh concerns over the abuse of government …
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Australian coal lobby spent nearly $4 million on political campaigns, records reveal
CANBERRA — A political advocacy group that targeted Labor, Green, and independent candidates during Australia’s recent federal election was almost entirely bankrolled by a coal industry lobby, according to new financial …
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US-Russia nuclear treaty expires, sparking fears of a renewed global arms race
A landmark nuclear arms control treaty between the United States and Russia is set to expire this week, sparking fears of a renewed global arms race for the first time since the Cold War.…
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Former Bangladesh prime minister plans return from exile in India
KOLKATA, India — Politicians from Bangladesh’s Awami League are planning a return to the political stage from exile in India, even as their party remains barred from upcoming elections.…
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Trump Administration Drops $200 Million Demand Against Harvard University
The Trump administration has abandoned a demand that Harvard University pay the federal government $200 million, reversing a key position in long-running negotiations with the school.…
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U.S. government set to reopen but larger budget battle looms
A three-day partial U.S. government shutdown, largely seen as unproductive, is expected to end this afternoon, setting the stage for another politically charged budget showdown in Congress next week.…
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Thailand’s People’s Party leads polls but faces fresh risk of being blocked again
BANGKOK – Thailand’s most popular political faction, the People’s Party, holds a commanding lead in polls ahead of this weekend’s election, even as skepticism remains over whether the group will be permitted to take powe…
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US government enters partial shutdown amid homeland security budget dispute
WASHINGTON — The U.S. federal government entered a partial shutdown after Congress failed to pass a budget bill, with a standoff over funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at the center of the deadlock.…
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Trump: Feds won't intervene in Democratic city protests unless requested
President Donald Trump on Saturday instructed Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to withhold federal intervention in protests occurring in Democratic-led cities unless local officials explicitly reques…