US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing federal agencies to reduce certain mortgage costs, including through the automatic cancellation of mortgage insurance for eligible future borrowers and a permanent
After last August’s meeting between the Russian and American presidents in Alaska, a new phrase entered diplomatic circulation: the “spirit of Anchorage.” The substance of the talks was never officially disclosed and can only
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The United States and China are preparing to prolong their fragile trade ceasefire, as President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping are expected to meet in Beijing for a high-stakes summit aimed
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The United States has quietly established a new military foothold in the Philippines through a rotational deployment designed to support the Typhon missile system, a move analysts say reflects Washington’s intensifying effort
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After a year of mounting pressure from both Washington and Beijing, Panama has taken a decisive step to reclaim control over the infrastructure that defines its global importance, moving to distance itself
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The Chinese owners of the world-renowned Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City are preparing to sell the luxury property, just months after it reopened following an extensive multibillion-dollar renovation, according to
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China has strongly denied recent accusations by the United States that it conducted a nuclear explosive test, calling the claims “completely groundless” and politically motivated. Li Song, China’s permanent representative to the
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The United States has expressed concern over China’s expanding influence in South Asia and is preparing to offer Bangladesh’s next government defence equipment from the U.S. and its allies as alternatives to
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A new analysis highlighted by Bloomberg suggests that former US President Donald Trump’s assertive military and geopolitical posture in regions such as the Caribbean and the Middle East may be diverting attention
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U.S. President Donald Trump has renewed his claim that he prevented a potential nuclear conflict between India and Pakistan, saying trade pressure and tariff threats forced both countries to halt hostilities during
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In recent times, India has entered into trade agreements with several countries, with the latest being the agreements between the European Union and India, and between the US and India. Everyone in
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The United States and Bangladesh have signed a landmark trade agreement that lowers US tariffs on Bangladeshi goods to 19% and opens the door to zero-duty access for selected textile and apparel
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Jeff Bezos has pushed out Washington Post chief executive Will Lewis after just over two years in the role, following a wave of newsroom layoffs and growing frustration over the paper’s strategic
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China has urged its major banks to curb their exposure to US government debt, citing rising market volatility and increasing financial and geopolitical risks, according to people familiar with the matter. The
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Editorial There’s nothing subtle about the fact that Super Bowl LX on 8 February 2026 will be remembered not for the football but for the cultural and political earthquake detonated by the
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At 22,000 feet above the Nevada desert, the future of high-tech warfare is being tested in real time. A pair of US Marine F-35B Lightning jets glides into position alongside an RAF
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