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US Education Department to slash workforce by half as Trump pushes to shut down agency

All US government agencies are expected to present large-scale layoff plans by March 12, as part of the next phase of Trump's cost-cutting campaign.

US Secretary of State says Ukraine must cede territory in any peace deal

“It’s hard in the aftermath of something like that to even talk about concessions, but that's the only way this is going to end and prevent more suffering,” said Marco Rubio..

Trudeau's successor Mark Carney warns US of ‘dark, dark days’ ahead, slams Trump’s assault on Canadian workers

PM Carney, who secured a decisive victory on the first ballot of the leadership race, accused the US President of trying to weaken Canada with "unjustified tariffs," pledging to build new trade relationships, secure borders, and impose strong retaliatory tariffs until respect is shown.

Vanuatu PM cancels fugitive Lalit Modi's passport, says bid to avoid extradition

Indian investigating agencies have listed the former Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman as an economic offender. He is alleged to have been involved in embezzlement of crores of rupees during his term as chairman.

Taliban claims Afghan women’s rights are protected despite restrictions on education and employment

Soon after the Taliban took control of Afghanistan in 2021, they banned education for women after 6th grade and barred them from most of the employment opportunities and entry into many public places.

India’s recent tariff cuts

Trump pressure irrelevant; India’s US tariff cuts part of broader trade strategy, per sources

New Delhi has been steadily lowering tariffs under bilateral trade agreements with several countries, with sources asserting that the ongoing discussions with the US align with its broader trade strategy.

Beijing to introduce AI courses in schools to drive sector growth

The announcement comes following a pledge by the government at the National People’s Congress to facilitate the widespread adoption of large-scale AI models and advance the development of next-generation smart devices and manufacturing equipment.