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Trump-Putin, Germany's Israel curb, $5 meals and Musk vs Modi Aug 09, 2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump is set to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on August 15 to discuss a Ukraine ceasefire. Germany has suspended arms exports to Israel that could be used in the Gaza strip. Elon Musk’s X battles the Indian government on internet censorship. Plus, the fast food giants trying to reach low income Americans with $5 meals.

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Israel’s Gaza plan, Fed, Intel and Australia’s mushroom murderer Aug 08, 2025

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Israel's political-security cabinet approves a plan to take control of Gaza City despite intensifying criticism at home and abroad. U.S. President Donald Trump picks Stephen Miran to fill an open spot on the Fed Board – after demanding the immediate resignation of Intel’s CEO. Plus, the woman convicted of murdering her in-laws with toxic mushrooms also allegedly tried to poison her husband with pasta.

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Tariffs, Lula, semiconductors and ChatGPT-5 Aug 07, 2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s higher tariff rates come into effect hitting dozens of global major trading partners - and semiconductor chips are next in his sights, with 100 percent tariffs threatened for companies who don't manufacture in the U.S. Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva says he sees no room for direct talks with Trump for now. And OpenAI readies to release the long-awaited GPT-5.

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Trump and Wall Street, Putin unfazed and Chikungunya virus in China Aug 07, 2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump is set to target banks he says discriminate against him and his supporters for political reasons. Russian President Vladimir Putin is unlikely to bow to a sanctions ultimatum from Trump. And health authorities in southern China step up efforts to tackle a major outbreak of chikungunya disease as monsoon season peaks.

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Texas redistricting faceoff, Israel’s Gaza plans and Musk’s pay Aug 06, 2025

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Texas governor Greg Abbott orders the arrest of Democratic lawmakers who fled the state to block a Republican-led redistricting vote from going ahead. Israeli officials float the idea of expanding their military offensive in Gaza and annexing parts of the enclave. And Tesla grants Elon Musk a hefty pay deal worth $29 billion.

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Hamas, India-US trade and Taiwan semiconductors Aug 05, 2025

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Hamas says it’s prepared to coordinate to deliver aid to hostages it holds in Gaza after a videos showing captives drew sharp criticism. A top Trump aide accuses India of financing Russia's war in Ukraine – what went wrong with trade negotiations? Plus, Taiwan cultivates young overseas talent to meet a shortage in the semiconductor industry.

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US deportation threats, EU beauty tariffs and AI voice rules Aug 03, 2025

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The Trump administration threatens some migrants with third country deportation - then sends them home. European fashion brands scramble to navigate steep U.S. tariffs without burdening consumers. And new AI rules don't go far enough for voice actors across Europe fearing job loss.

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Trump's labor firing, Fed resignation, Russia-US and Witkoff in Gaza Aug 02, 2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump fires a Labor Department official over jobs data he disputes. Fed Governor Adriana Kugler has unexpectedly resigned, giving Trump an early chance to reshape the Federal Reserve. Trump orders U.S. nuclear submarines to be repositioned after a war of words with former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev. And envoy Steve Witkoff visits a controversial U.S.-backed aid site in Gaza.

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Tariffs, Palestinian statehood diplomacy and Russia-Ukraine Aug 01, 2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump slaps steep tariffs on exports from dozens of countries including Canada, Brazil, India and Taiwan. International pressure grows on Israel over possible recognition of a Palestinian state if the fighting in Gaza does not stop. An eastern Ukrainian town is evacuated as Russia’s invasion moves closer each week.

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Tariffs blitz, Canada's Palestinian stance, Fed and CEO sackings Aug 01, 2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump releases fresh plans on imports from Brazil, South Korea and India ahead of the August 1 deadline. Canada becomes the latest Western power to announce plans to recognize a Palestinian state in September if the fighting in Gaza does not stop by then. U.S. companies are removing CEOs at the fastest rate in 20 years. And Kamala Harris says she will not run for governor of California.

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