Trump Slashes 1,600 USAID Jobs in Massive Foreign Aid Shake-Up

The Trump administration announced on Sunday that it is eliminating 1,600 jobs at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Most personnel at the agency, except for leadership and essential staff, have been placed on paid administrative leave. Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency has spearheaded the effort to downsize USAID. The administration says the […]

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Russian Strike on Odesa Injures Four, Causes Major Power Outages

A Russian missile attack on Ukraine’s Odesa region has injured four people and caused widespread power outages. The strike targeted energy infrastructure, cutting electricity to thousands of homes and businesses. Emergency crews are working to restore power and assess the damage. “This attack was meant to destroy our critical infrastructure,” an Odesa official said. The […]

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Europe Pushes for Increased Defence Spending Amid Divisions Over Ukraine Peacekeeping Plan

European leaders are debating whether to increase defense spending as discussions over a Ukraine peacekeeping mission continue to divide nations. Some governments support deploying European troops, while others worry that such a move could escalate tensions with Russia. The debate comes as the war in Ukraine continues with no clear resolution in sight. “We must […]

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Argentine President Milei Faces Fraud Allegations Over Crypto Endorsement

Argentine lawyers have filed charges against President Javier Milei, accusing him of fraud for promoting cryptocurrency in the country. The complaint argues that Milei misled citizens about the potential benefits of digital currencies, leading many to make risky investments. The case has stirred national debate about the president’s economic policies and the dangers of cryptocurrency. […]

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TikTok Restored on U.S. App Stores as Trump Postpones Ban

TikTok is again available on Apple and Google app stores in the U.S. after the Trump administration delayed its planned ban. The social media app was briefly removed as officials reviewed national security concerns. Users can now download and update the app while negotiations continue. “This is a temporary win,” a tech analyst said. The […]

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Taiwan Food Court Gas Explosion Kills One, Injures Eleven

A gas explosion at a food court in Taiwan killed one person and injured eleven others on Tuesday night. The blast happened at a busy shopping mall in Taoyuan City, damaging several restaurants and trapping people inside. “We heard a loud boom, and then the entire area was covered in smoke,” said a witness. Emergency […]

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Measles Cases Increase in West Texas and New Mexico

Public health officials confirmed Tuesday that a measles outbreak in western Texas has expanded, with a new case reported in New Mexico. The Texas Department of State Health Services has identified 24 cases in the past two weeks, with Gaines County as a primary location. Gaines County has one of the highest vaccine exemption rates […]

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Trump Imposes 25% Tariff on Steel and Aluminum Imports

President Donald Trump has ordered a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum entering the U.S. This move expands existing trade barriers and aims to increase domestic production. Canada and other countries have warned of possible retaliation. “You will see American factories producing more steel again,” Trump said in a statement. The tariff will make […]

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Trump Proposes U.S. Control of Gaza, Middle East Nations Could Fund Rebuilding

President Donald Trump recently suggested that the U.S. should take control of Gaza and allow Middle Eastern countries to help with its rebuilding. This proposal, made during a speech, would give the U.S. authority over Gaza’s territory and allow nations like Egypt and Qatar to fund its reconstruction. Trump believes that the U.S. could bring […]

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Search Operations Intensify for Missing Alaska Flight with 10 People Aboard

A flight carrying 10 people went missing on February 5, 2025, while traveling from Anchorage to Juneau. The small aircraft lost contact with air traffic control, and crews have since launched a massive search operation to locate the missing plane and its passengers. Rescue teams began searching immediately after the plane disappeared from radar. It […]

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