Trump vs Jerome Powell: Scott Bessent softens tone; suggests Fed chief ‘shouldn’t step down right now’

US treasury secretary scott Bessent said on Tuesday he saw no immediate reason for federal reserve chair Jerome Powell to step down. This comes just a day after Bessent publicly called for a full review of the Fed’s operations beyond its main role in setting interest rates. Speaking to Fox Business, Bessent said, “There’s nothing…

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Golden Dome blow: Trump may sideline Musk from missile shield project; Bezos may cash in

The Trump administration is quietly looking for alternatives to SpaceX for its ambitious Golden Dome missile defence system, weeks after the public rift between the two, according to news agency Reuters.Until recently, Trump’s former political ally Elon Musk’s SpaceX was the top contender to help build the Golden Dome, a missile shield Trump has frequently…

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Italy constitutional court says non-biological mother in same-sex union entitled to paternity leave | World News

Italy constitutional court says non-biological mother in same-sex union entitled to paternity leave ROME: Italy’s constitutional court has ruled that the non-biological mother in a same-sex union is entitled to paternity leave, equating her role with that of the father and therefore entitled to bonding time with a newborn. The court found Monday that a…

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New Schengen Visa Rule: What UAE residents should know before their next Europe trip | World News

New Schengen visa rule requires UAE residents to complete applications online before booking appointments/ Image: File TL;DR Starting June 18, 2025, UAE residents must complete the full Schengen visa application online before booking an appointment through VFS Global. If you try to book without submitting the form, you won’t get an appointment, the system won’t…

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China food safety scandal: 230 children poisoned at kindergarten; toxic dye used to enhance meals

Authorities in China have detained six people and launched a investigation after hundreds of children in a Gansu province kindergarten were poisoned by food contaminated with industrial-grade lead pigment.The scandal, which unfolded at the Brownstone Peixin Kindergarten in Tianshui earlier this month, has triggered national outrage and drawn scrutiny over failures across the education, health,…

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Taiwan tensions: US House passes deterrence bill; threatens to expose CCP elite’s assets if China invades

Representative image (Picture credit: ANI) In a strong bipartisan move aimed at deterring a potential Chinese attack on Taiwan, the US House of Representatives on Monday passed the Taiwan Conflict Deterrence Act, a legislation that seeks to expose the financial assets and corruption of top Chinese Communist Party (CCP) officials if Beijing wages war on…

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Rare flesh-eating bacteria kills 4 in Florida: Here’s what you need to know about Vibrio vulnificus | World News

Florida health authorities have confirmed four deaths and several illnesses caused by Vibrio vulnificus, a rare but deadly “flesh-eating” bacteria found in warm saltwater, brackish water, and contaminated seafood. Though infections are uncommon, they can rapidly become life-threatening, especially when bacteria enter open wounds or the bloodstream. With rising ocean temperatures and increased flooding due…

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Middle East conflict: Israeli shelling in Deir al-Balah; WHO workers detained, male staff interogated, stripped at gunpoint

Israeli tanks moved into southern and eastern parts of Deir al-Balah on Monday for the first time since the war in Gaza began. They targeted what military sources claim are Hamas strongholds and potential hostage locations. The area is full of Palestinians who were displaced during the war, which has been going on for almost…

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