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A home destroyed in the Eaton Fire in Los Angeles on January 8, 2025. — AFPMore than three weeks after two deadly wildfires erupted on either side of Los Angeles, fire officials announced on Friday that the Eaton Fire, which burned more than 14,000 acres east of the city, was 100%... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/JAr2z9t

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Smoke rises as emergency personnel operate at the site of a plane crash in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., January 31, 2025. — Reuters PHILADELPHIA: A small jet carrying six people crashed in a busy Philadelphia suburb on Friday, officials said as the wreckage scattered over a... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/SZGsvm9

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An airplane takes off as search and rescue teams work near the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, in the aftermath of the collision of American Eagle flight 5342 and a Black Hawk helicopter that crashed into the Potomac River, in Arlington, Virginia, US, January 30, 2025. —... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/hciYWtv

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Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson. — Reuters/ FileSTOCKHOLM: Sweden's prime minister on Thursday said a foreign power may have been involved in the murder of an Iraqi refugee who stoked international tensions by burning Holy Qurans at protests in 2023.The murder incident took place... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/zCJ5yHL

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Rescuers on a boat work next to the wreckage of the Black Hawk helicopter that crashed into an aeroplane, in the Potomac River, outside Washington, the US, January 30 2025. — ReutersPresident Donald Trump has claimed, without evidence, that federal diversity efforts could be linked to a... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/84bTnOg

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A combination of images shows Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and US President Donald Trump. — Reuters/FileMark Zuckerberg's Meta has agreed to settle a lawsuit filed by United States President Donald Trump in 2021 for $25 million, following claims that the tech company unfairly suspended his... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/qrzWP7a

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Emergency vehicles leave Gravelly Point, after American Eagle flight 5342 collided with a helicopter while approaching Reagan Washington National Airport and crashed in the Potomac River, in Arlington, Virginia, US January 29, 2025. — Reuters An American Airlines regional jet and a US... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/3aOH2tw

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Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon. — The Canadian Press/FileOTTAWA: The Canadian government has pledged to offer financial aid on the scale seen during the COVID-19 pandemic to support workers and businesses if US President Donald Trump imposes broad new tariffs, a move that could strain... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/sH1Z80G

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US President Donald Trump presents an executive order during the inaugural parade in US January 20, 2025. — ReutersBERLIN/BANGKOK/LONDON: Humanitarian organisations have decried the aid freeze imposed by the world's largest aid contributor United States on President Donald Trump's... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/vHrAmEp

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A woman poses for photos with lit candles at a shrine on the first day of the Lunar New Year of the Snake in Bangkok on January 29, 2025. — AFP Hundreds of millions across Asia rang in the Year of the Snake on Wednesday, bidding farewell to the Year of the Dragon, with grand Lunar... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/3e1pGoq

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Deepseek logo and US flag are seen in this illustration taken, January 28, 2025. — ReutersWASHINGTON: White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Tuesday that US officials are looking at the national security implications of the Chinese artificial intelligence app DeepSeek... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/fzWVou5

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Devotees hold hands as they leave after a stampede before the second "Shahi Snan" at the "Maha Kumbh Mela" or the Great Pitcher Festival, in Prayagraj, India, January 29, 2025. — Reuters A deadly stampede at the Hindu Kumbh Mela festival, the world's largest religious gathering in... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/w8xOikD

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An American flag waves outside the US Department of Justice Building in Washington, US, December 15, 2020. — ReutersA team of more than a dozen Department Justice lawyers, who were involved in prosecuting President Donald Trump, have been fired by his administration, an official said... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/jGQodNP

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General view of the US Capitol during morning hours, in Washington, US, March 30, 2023. — ReutersWASHINGTON: For the allies President Donald Trump, his crackdown on the "illegal and immoral discrimination" of equal opportunities programmes reflects a shifting US electorate that has lost... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/PJNAWHq

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Former assistant secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu. — State DepartmentThe US State Department has confirmed the departure of Donald Lu, assistant secretary of state for South and Central Asian Affairs, following the completion of his term earlier this month.The... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/r1hMDGx

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A person walks past Colombia's embassy in Washington, US on January 26, 2025. — ReutersWASHINGTON/BOGOTA: The United States and Colombia have reached a deal on deportation of illegal aliens leading to the former putting its sanctions, tariffs' on hold against the South American... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/oPVLcsf

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People work at the site where an aircraft went off the runway and crashed at Muan International Airport, in Muan, South Korea, December 30, 2024. — ReutersSEOUL: The Jeju Air plane's both engines contained duck remains, according to a preliminary report on Monday, with authorities still... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/XnrWLBg

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A tourist is working on his laptop. — Freepik/ FileWELLINGTON: In an effort to promote its tourism industry and economy, New Zealand announced on Monday that it will relax its visa requirements to allow vacationers to work remotely while they are visiting the country.In a statement,... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/pBgSfHW

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Afghan citizens attend English class near Islamabad on January 22, 2025. — ReutersISLAMABAD/WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump, ever since taking oath as the 47th President of the United States, has doubled down on his immigration policies which have resulted in the suspension of visa... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/x6IjiYt

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Pete Hegseth is surrounded by his wife Jennifer Rauchet and his 7 children as he is sworn in as the new US Secretary of Defence by Vice-President JD Vance at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building at the White House in Washington, DC, on January 25, 2025. — AFPFormer infantryman and Fox... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/5j8wFok

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A representational image of healthcare workers inside a ward for the coronavirus disease patients at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in New Delhi, September 3, 2021. — ReutersIndian authorities in the Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir are puzzled and investigating a mysterious disease that has... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/IdxlgrS

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US President Donald Trump waves as he steps off Air Force One upon arrival at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, Nevada, on January 24, 2025. — AFP The United States, the world's biggest donor, froze virtually all foreign aid on Friday, making exceptions only for emergency... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/kj2nOwB

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. — Reuters/FileIn the first high-level interaction between the United States and China since President Donald Trump assumed office, Beijing emphasised the need to foster cooperation and effectively manage... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/Dic4JzY

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US President Donald Trump interacts with people affected by Hurricane Helene, as Trump tours areas devastated by the hurricane to assess recovery efforts in Swannanoa, North Carolina, U.S., January 24, 2025. — Reuters SWANNANOA: During a visit to storm-hit areas of North Carolina... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/lQVBP9f

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US President Donald Trump holds a signed executive order in the Oval Office of the White House, in Washington, US, January 23, 2025. — ReutersUS President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an order related to the declassification of files on the assassinations of former president John F... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/TLWJnKd

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US President Donald Trump signs documents as he issues executive orders and pardons for January 6 defendants in the Oval Office at the White House on Inauguration Day in Washington, US, January 20, 2025. — Reuters SEATTLE: A federal judge in Seattle has blocked an executive order by... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/YCxtsrb

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Cargo vessels transit through locks of Agua Clara at the Panama Canal, in Colon, on the outskirts of Panama City, Panama May 3, 2024. — ReutersExperts suggest that US President Donald Trump's threat to seize the Panama Canal over suspected Chinese influence may be more about curbing... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/i4wlam5

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A member of the Mexican Navy stands guard as they work to build a temporary shelter to prepare for possible mass deportations from the U.S., in Matamoros, Mexico, January 22, 2025. — Reuters WASHINGTON: The Trump administration has told US prosecutors to investigate state and local... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/xcYqmls

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Taliban security personnel stand guard in Sarana of Paktia province, south of Kabul. — AFP/FileA Chinese mine worker was killed in an attack in Afghanistan, police said Wednesday, where the Taliban government is trying to project an image of security to encourage investment from Beijing.The... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/L3Fz9V6

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US President Donald Trump stands after delivering remarks on AI infrastructure at the Roosevelt room at White House in Washington, US, January 21, 2025. — ReutersWASHINGTON: Sweeping pardons of Capitol rioters by US President Donald Trump drew starkly contrasting reactions on Tuesday,... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/oknCTJP

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President Donald Trump speaks next to Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son, and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman after delivering remarks on AI infrastructure, at the Roosevelt room at White House in Washington, US, January 21, 2025. — Reuters WASHINGTON: US President Donald... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/FB934Dk

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US President Donald Trump delivers remarks on AI infrastructure, next to SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son at the Roosevelt room at White House in Washington, US, January 21, 2025. — ReutersWASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced a major investment to build infrastructure for... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/yVsoveD

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks next to his wife Jeanette Dousdebes Rubio at the State Department in Washington, US, January 21, 2025. — Reuters WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that ending Russia's war in Ukraine will be a key priority for the... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/1Faf9gt

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Joe Biden and first lady Dr Jill Biden depart board the helicopter to take them from the East Front of the United States Capitol in Washington, DC after the swearing-in of President Donald Trump on January 20, 2025. — Reuters WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden has issued preemptive pardons... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/Rda1hZ3

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US Vice President JD Vance, from left, President Donald Trump, and US House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican from Louisiana, during the 60th presidential inauguration in Emancipation Hall of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, US, on Monday, January 20, 2025. — ReutersWASHINGTON: US... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/tZzoqUO

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President Donald Trump gestures during the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the US Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. — ReutersWASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said he would sign a series of executive orders on Monday and promised to begin "the complete... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/VhNUpDw

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Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanekzai, Afghanistan's deputy foreign minister for political affairs, speaks during a graduation ceremony of madrassas, in Khost on January 18, 2025. — AFPThe Taliban's acting deputy foreign minister has urged senior leaders to reopen schools for Afghan girls, marking... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/RLWP0TV

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US President-elect Donald Trump greets Tesla CEO and X owner Elon Musk during a rally the day before Trump is scheduled to be inaugurated for a second term, in Washington, US, January 19, 2025. — ReutersWASHINGTON: Donald Trump promised a blitz of presidential actions to end "American... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/aZEnq08

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The Rotunda is prepared for the inauguration of U.S. president-elect Donald Trump in the U.S. Capitol in Washington, US on January 18, 2025. — ReutersWASHINGTON: Every four years United States' president is sworn in on Inauguration Day, whether newly elected or returning to office, in a... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/GRqMsmF

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US President-elect Donald Trump. — AFP/ FileWASHINGTON: President-elect Donald Trump and his supporters celebrated his victory at a campaign-style event in chilly Washington on the eve of his inauguration.The following are some conclusions drawn from Trump's Sunday remarks:Torrent of... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/LvwKrUT

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Pro-Yoon supporters gather outside the Seoul Western District Court in Seoul on January 18, 2025. — AFPSupporters of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol stormed a Seoul court Sunday after a judge extended the impeached leader's detention over his ill-fated attempt to impose martial law.Yoon... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/mE9uWdr

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US President-elect Donald Trump, his wife Melania and son Barron arrive at Washington Dulles International Airport in Dulles, Virginia, US, January 18, 2025. — ReutersWASHINGTON: President-elect Donald Trump has arrived in Washington Saturday evening for an inauguration celebration, taking... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/4uyGq2K

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People take part in a rally against Trump's policy of immigration in New York City, US, January 18, 2025. — ReutersThe incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump is set to initiate immigration enforcement operations across multiple US cities shortly after his inauguration on... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/QeJxq02

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People attend the "People's March on Washington" ahead of the presidential inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump, in Washington, US, January 18, 2025. — Reuters WASHINGTON: Thousands of individuals, predominantly women, took to streets in Washington on Saturday to protest the... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/aKvFsgC

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Main accused of the rape and murder of an Indian doctor arrives at a court in Kolkata on January 18, 2025. — AFPKOLKATA: An Indian court on Saturday found a 33-year-old man guilty for the rape and murder of a doctor, a crime that sparked nationwide protests and hospital strikes last year.The... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/tjKZMTQ

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The Iranian flag flutters in front of the International Atomic Energy Agency organisation's headquarters in Vienna, Austria, June 5, 2023. — ReutersTwo judges were killed in a shooting attack on Saturday at the Supreme Court building in Tehran, state media reported."Three judges of the... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/bDowiVs

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A vehicle believed to be carrying impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol arrives on January 18, 2025 in Seoul, South Korea. — ReutersSEOUL: South Korean impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol attended a court hearing on Saturday to fight a request by investigators to extend his detention... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/wBIWHN9

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A general view shows the West Front of the US Capitol building on the day it was announced US President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration is being moved indoors due to dangerously cold temperatures expected on Monday, in Washington, US on January 17, 2025. — ReutersWASHINGTON: United... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/CzhcIjm

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US President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping pose for a photo ahead of their bilateral meeting during the G20 leaders summit in Osaka, Japan, June 29, 2019. — ReutersWASHINGTON: Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke by phone on Friday, days before the... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/ljoDLP6

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A drone view shows a site with houses that burnt down in the Palisades Fire and some that survived, in Malibu, California, US, January 16, 2025. — ReutersTens of thousands of people ordered to flee their homes as wildfires tore through Los Angeles were told Thursday they would not be allowed... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/9aB2T3s