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Trump Grants Hungary Sanctions Exemption on Russian Energy During White House Meeting

The United States has granted Hungary a one-year exemption from sanctions on importing oil and gas from Russia following Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House. The decision came after Orbán emphasized his nation’s dependence on Russian energy and the economic challenges of sourcing fuel elsewhere. Trump, acknowledging Hungary’s landlocked geography, expressed understanding of its reliance on Russian supplies...

Trump Unveils Plan to Slash Weight-Loss Drug Prices and Expand Coverage

Donald Trump announced a new federal plan on Thursday aimed at reducing the cost of popular weight-loss drugs and expanding access for patients under public health programs. Under the initiative, oral versions of GLP-1 medications—expected to receive approval in the coming months—will be priced at $150 per month for introductory doses. Injectable versions, including Eli Lilly’s and Novo Nordisk’s treatments, will also see price cuts...

US to Slash Airline Traffic by 10% as Shutdown Strains Air Traffic Control

The US government will reduce airline traffic by 10% at 40 major airports starting Friday if the ongoing federal shutdown remains unresolved, Transportation Secretary...

China Suspends 24% Tariffs on US Goods for One Year, Keeps 10% Duties

China has announced a one-year suspension of its 24 percent tariffs on US goods while retaining a 10 percent levy on selected products. The...

Trump Administration to Provide Only Half of SNAP Funds Amid Ongoing Government Shutdown

The Trump administration announced it will release only half of the usual monthly funds for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) as the government...

Obama Urges Democrats to Reject Trump’s ‘Lawlessness and Recklessness’ Ahead of State Elections

Former U.S. President Barack Obama has called on Democrats to strongly oppose what he described as the “lawlessness and recklessness” of Donald Trump’s administration,...

Trump Urges Republicans to Scrap Senate Filibuster Amid Lengthy Government Shutdown

Former President Donald Trump has called on Republicans to eliminate the Senate filibuster rule to break the ongoing government shutdown and push past Democratic...

US and India Sign Landmark 10-Year Defence Framework to Boost Strategic Ties

In a major step toward deepening strategic cooperation, the United States and India have signed a 10-year Defence Framework Agreement, marking a new...

Trump Announces Tariff Cut on China After ‘Successful’ Meeting with Xi in South Korea

US President Donald Trump announced a reduction in tariffs on Chinese goods following what he described as a highly successful meeting with Chinese...

Trump Strengthens Influence in Southeast Asia with Peace and Trade Deals

Former US President Donald Trump has expanded his influence across Southeast Asia by brokering peace between Thailand and Cambodia and signing new trade agreements...

Trump Praises Japan’s New Prime Minister, Calls Alliance “Strongest Level”

Former U.S. President Donald Trump praised Japan’s new Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, during their meeting in Tokyo on Tuesday, calling the United States and...

China and US Reach Preliminary Consensus on Trade, Tariff Suspension

China and the United States have reached a preliminary consensus on several key trade issues, including tariff suspension, agricultural trade, and export controls, following...

Japan’s New PM Takaichi Pledges Stronger Ties with Trump, Tougher Stance on China and Immigration

Japan’s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has vowed to strengthen ties with the United States under President Donald Trump and adopt a tougher stance...

US Court Rejects Trump Administration’s Bid to Delay Veterans’ Disability Appeals

A US federal court has unanimously rejected an attempt by the Trump administration to delay rulings on disability benefit claims filed by military veterans....