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Tensions Surface in Trump-MBS Talks as Saudi Pushes Back on Israel Normalisation

White House meeting between President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman revealed friction over Saudi-Israel tie-up despite public warmth

COP30 Ends Without Fossil Fuel Phase-Out as US, Saudi Arabia and Russia Align in Obstruction Role

Climate summit falters in Brazil after key fossil-fuel language is removed, with major oil and gas nations blocking action

Bolsonaro Begins 27-Year Prison Sentence, President Lula: “We’ve Given the World a Lesson in Democracy”

After his coup-plot conviction became final, Brazil’s former president began serving his 27-year sentence amid divided public reaction and calls for clemency from supporters.

Trump Launches “Genesis Mission” to Supercharge U.S. AI-Driven Science and Energy Innovation

New executive order mobilises national labs, supercomputers and private partners to accelerate breakthroughs in energy, biotech, fusion and national-security research

White House Health-Care Proposal Stalls as Abortion Funding Fight Splits GOP

Republican lawmakers demand strict abortion-funding bans under any Affordable Care Act subsidy extension, but the White House’s silence leaves the plan in limbo

Trump Envoy Steve Witkoff Heads to Moscow as High-Stakes Ukraine Peace Effort Intensifies

Kremlin confirms visit as the United States advances a wide-ranging peace framework that has drawn concern in Kyiv and Europe

U.S. Removes Nursing from ‘Professional Degree’ List — Sparking Outcry Amid Major Loan Changes

New student-loan policy under Donald Trump administration excludes nursing and several health-care fields, limiting graduate borrowing and alarming healthcare leaders

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt’s Relative Detained by ICE in Nationwide Crackdown

Mother of Leavitt’s 11-year-old nephew arrested on immigration charges as administration enforces tough deportation policy

Federal Judge Dismisses Cases Against Comey and James Over Illegal Prosecutor Appointment

Indictments voided after ruling that Trump-appointed interim attorney lacked lawful authority

Trump Hosts Saudi Crown Prince for Major Defence and Investment Agreements

President Donald Trump and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announce a sweeping strategic pact, up to $1 trillion in Saudi U.S. investment and advanced arms sales

Trump Administration Circulates Draft Two-Year Extension of ACA Premium Tax Credits

White House considers capping eligibility, imposing minimal premiums as millions face looming premium hikes

Trump Accepts Xi’s Invitation for Beijing Visit as US-China Diplomacy Enters New Phase

President Donald Trump will travel to China in April 2026 following a wide-ranging call with President Xi Jinping that also addressed Ukraine and trade

Trump Administration to Propose Two-Year Extension of ACA Premium Subsidies

White House readies framework to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits amid steep premium hike concerns

Washington Governor Appoints Colleen Melody to State Supreme Court

Civil-rights attorney named to succeed retiring Justice Mary Yu in Washington’s highest court

Rare H5N5 Avian Flu Strain Claims First Known Human Life in Washington State

Older adult in Grays Harbor County dies after backyard poultry exposure; no evidence of human-to-human transmission

Washington State Fines Regence Blue Shield $550 K for Mental-Health Parity Violations

Insurer penalised for failing to demonstrate parity between behavioural-health and medical-care benefits

Chicago Commemorates Harold Washington with Annual Wreath-Laying Ceremony

Community leaders gather at Oak Woods Cemetery to honour the legacy of Chicago’s first Black mayor

Australia-bound U.S. Exports Face New VGM Discrepancy Penalties Amid Weighing Mismatch

Carriers warn U.S. shippers to submit Verified Gross Mass post gate-in as Australian terminals may impose fines for differences of over one tonne

Wealthy New Yorkers Weigh Second Homes as the ‘Mamdani Effect’ Ripples Through Luxury Markets

Brokers in Miami, Palm Beach and Greenwich report rising inquiries from high-income New Yorkers anticipating tax and policy shifts under mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani

Families Accuse OpenAI of Enabling ‘AI-Driven Delusions’ After Multiple Suicides

Seven families in the U.S. and Canada claim prolonged ChatGPT conversations deepened isolation, distorted thinking and contributed to self-harm

Graphic ‘Blood Libel’ Display at Washington’s Union Station Sparks National Alarm

Anti-Israel performance at key transit hub resurrects medieval antisemitic imagery and draws widespread condemnation

Trump’s Grand Saudi Welcome Highlights U.S.–Riyadh Pivot as Israel Watches Warily

Lavish White House reception for Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman underscores a deeper U.S.–Saudi alignment even as Israel’s concerns rise

U.S. Set to Sell F-35 Jets to Saudi Arabia in Major Strategic Shift

President Donald Trump announces a landmark armament deal as Riyadh seeks advanced air-defence capabilities

Saudi Arabia Doubles Down on U.S. Partnership in Strategic Move

Riyadh and Washington deepen ties through defence, AI investment and elevated alliance status

Trump’s “DOGE” Efficiency Agency Quietly Disbanded Ahead of Schedule

The Department of Government Efficiency, once led by Elon Musk, has been declared defunct with its functions absorbed before its July 2026 end date.

AI-Teddy ‘Kumma’ Withdrawn After Disclosing Knife Locations and Sexual Content to Children

Singapore’s FoloToy halts sales after US consumer-group finds its AI bear discusses sex acts and gives unsafe advice

UK’s Starmer and US President Trump Align as Geneva Talks Probe Ukraine Peace Plan

Leaders agree to coordinate as Geneva negotiations begin on the US-backed 28-point proposal for ending the Russia-Ukraine war

Geneva Talks Yield Progress on U.S.-Brokered Ukraine Peace Framework

Kyiv delegation affirms draft aligns with national interests after intensive discussions in Switzerland

White House Readies Two-Year Extension of ACA Subsidies with New Eligibility Caps

The Trump administration plans a short-term lifeline for Affordable Care Act premium tax credits, paired with conservative reforms to eligibility and enrollee contributions

Alaska Airlines Sees No Holiday Disruptions Despite Jet-Fuel Pipeline Leak Near Seattle

Airline activates contingency plans after the Olympic Pipeline shutdown that supplies jet fuel to the Pacific Northwest

Why President Donald Trump Is Intensifying His Saudi Arabia Engagement

Strategic energy, defence and investment goals underpin a deeper US-Saudi alignment

Fugees Founding Member Pras Michel Sentenced to 14 Years in High-Profile US Foreign Influence Case

Pras Michel receives 14-year prison term and forfeiture of more than sixty-four million dollars after a conviction for illegal campaign funding and foreign lobbying

WhatsApp’s Unexpected Rise Reshapes American Messaging Habits

Once seen as an app for immigrants and international families, WhatsApp is rapidly gaining ground in the U.S. as large groups and communities shift away from iMessage.

United States: Judge Dressed Up as Elvis During Hearings – and Was Forced to Resign

A Missouri judge resigned after it was revealed that he repeatedly appeared in court wearing an Elvis-style wig, played the singer’s music, and quoted his lyrics during hearings, prompting a disciplinary panel to recommend his suspension.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai Says AI Could One Day Step Into his Executive Chair

In a wide-ranging interview, Sundar Pichai suggests that artificial intelligence may be capable of performing chief executive duties and urges society to prepare

U.S. Peace Plan for Ukraine Faces Pushback from European Allies

While President Trump says the proposal is not final, Kyiv’s allies insist on broader consultation before accepting the deal

Trump and Mayor-Elect Mamdani Strike Unlikely Alliance at White House Meeting

President Donald Trump praises Zohran Mamdani and offers collaboration despite stark ideological differences

Ukraine’s Allies Demand Revisions to U.S.-Led Peace Plan at G20 Meeting

European and global partners insist on inclusive process after U.S. proposal seen as favouring Russia

Trump Elevates Saudi Arabia to Major Non-NATO Ally Amid Defense Deal

United States grants Riyadh enhanced military status as part of sweeping strategic and economic partnership

White House Adjusts Course Amid Republican Friction Ahead of Key Policy Deadlines

Administration signals responsiveness to GOP concerns as funding and policy cliffs loom

Trump White House Prepares Tariff Fallback Ahead of Supreme Court Ruling

Administration maps out alternative legal pathways should key emergency-tariff power be struck down

Estimate Reaches up to One Million Dollars After Vandalism at Washington State Capitol

Damage assessment indicates costs between $623,000 and $914,000 following Oct. 5 incident in Olympia

Washington State readies unified Resident Portal to streamline access to government services

New digital hub launching in early 2026 will centralise sign-in across over 140 agencies using AI-powered tools

First-Known Human Case of H5N5 Bird Flu Results in Fatality in Washington State

Older adult with backyard flock in Grays Harbor County confirmed as first global human case of H5N5 avian influenza, authorities say