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US business activity hits 11-month low as West Asia war fuels inflation fears

US business activity hit an 11-month low in March as the West Asia conflict drove up energy costs, weakened demand, and raised fresh concerns about rising inflation

Trump gold coin for US 250th anniversary sparks row: Is this legal?

A proposed 24-carat gold coin featuring Donald Trump for America’s 250th anniversary has triggered a debate. Critics say it breaks democratic traditions, while supporters call it symbolic. Here’s a clear breakdown of the controversy, legal loopholes, and historical context

Why is Trump deploying ICE agents to US airports?

Amid a prolonged US government shutdown, Donald Trump has ordered ICE agents to assist TSA staff at major airports facing severe shortages. With rising absenteeism, long queues, and political deadlock over DHS funding, the move has resulted in concerns over screening or immigration enforcement

Bessent says America has 'plenty of money' for Iran war. His own party isn't so sure.

Trump administration's request for more funding for Iran war has come at a time when the US national debt has already exceeded $39 trillion. With national debt at this record level, the administration's confidence about having 'plenty of money' is being met with growing scepticism.

Trump warns of ICE deployment at airports if Democrats don’t back funding deal

Trump’s latest threats of deploying ICE agents at airports seem to be part of a broader pressure campaign on Democrats to approve DHS funding and back his administration’s immigration policies.

Radar systems, Air bases, Infrastructure: The $800 million bill Iran has sent the US

The retaliatory strikes launched by Iran on the US and allies might have caused Washington a damage of about $800 million. This massive damage offers a picture of the steep costs to the US as the conflict drags on in West Asia.

Why is Zohran Mamdani’s wife facing backlash over old social media posts?

Rama Duwaji, wife of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, is under scrutiny after past social media posts resurfaced. The controversy includes alleged remarks on Israel, reposts linked to militant figures, and activity during the October 7 attacks

'If I were, I certainly wouldn't tell you': Is Trump preparing to send US troops into Iran?

US President Donald Trump has suggested that is not looking to send troops into West Asia after initial reports indicated that he was weighing such options. From securing the Strait of Hormuz to targeting nuclear sites, the stakes are rising in a conflict that shows no signs of deescalating

What is the 100-year-old Jones Act and why is Trump waiving it now?

As global oil markets reel from the Iran war and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, Donald Trump has issued a 60-day waiver of the century-old Jones Act. The move aims to ease fuel prices and boost domestic supply chains amid a deepening energy crisis

Why has Trump gone to war against Iran? The many shifts in explanations

The United States’ war against Iran under Operation Epic Fury has entered its third week, marked by shifting justifications from Donald Trump. From nuclear threats to regime change rhetoric, conflicting narratives and global fallout continue to shape this escalating conflict in West Asia

Is Donald Trump a time traveller? What fuels this viral theory

A viral theory claims US President Donald Trump could be a time traveller, citing 19th-century sketches by Charles Dellschau and novels by Ingersoll Lockwood featuring a character named Baron Trump

Trump administration threatens media over critical coverage of Iran war

Trump's attack on media, blaming it for shaping fake narratives, comes in the backdrop of several surveys that shows the Iran war remains largely unpopular in the US.

Vehicle carrying explosives rams into Michigan synagogue; suspect killed, probe underway

The suspect who rammed his vehicle into a Michigan synagogue and drove through a hallway on Thursday has died during the incident as authorities attempt to take hold of the situation.

US container imports fell 6.5% in February but remain fourth-highest on record: Descartes

US container imports fell 6.5 per cent in February to 2.09 million TEUs, though volumes remained the fourth-highest on record as geopolitical tensions, tariffs and supply chain disruptions reshape global trade