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USAID workers say goodbye to headquarters as Trump drastically cuts foreign aid

World Published 27 Feb, 2025 10:51pm

USAID workers say goodbye to headquarters as Trump drastically cuts foreign aid

Thousands of staff were put on leave, contractors were terminated, and workers were barred from the agency's D.C. headquarters.

Israel sends negotiators to Cairo to extend phase-one of Gaza ceasefire

World Published 27 Feb, 2025 10:31pm

Israel sends negotiators to Cairo to extend phase-one of Gaza ceasefire

First phase of Gaza ceasefire coming to an end; Hamas says it is prepared for second phase talks

Trump vows March 4 tariffs for Mexico, Canada; China faces extra 10%

World Published 27 Feb, 2025 08:18pm

Trump vows March 4 tariffs for Mexico, Canada; China faces extra 10%

Comments suggest April deadline is for all-country 'reciprocal' tariffs

More than 1,000 Syrians died in airport prison under Assad: report

World Published 27 Feb, 2025 08:01pm

More than 1,000 Syrians died in airport prison under Assad: report

Report identifies seven grave sites using documents, witnesses and satellite imagery

North Korea behind $1.5 billion crypto theft, FBI says

World Published 27 Feb, 2025 07:44pm

North Korea behind $1.5 billion crypto theft, FBI says

Bybit reported last week that it had been robbed of 400,000 in cryptocurrency Ethereum

Trump confirms Pakistan’s stance on US weapons used in Afghan terrorism

World Published 27 Feb, 2025 07:26pm

Trump confirms Pakistan’s stance on US weapons used in Afghan terrorism

US President demands retrieval of abandoned arms in Afghanistan

Hamas hands over bodies of four hostages, Israel frees Palestinian prisoners

World Updated 27 Feb, 2025 10:21am

Hamas hands over bodies of four hostages, Israel frees Palestinian prisoners

Israel had refused to release prisoners on Saturday after Hamas handed over six hostages

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