The South Asian Muslim assembly member—known for his firm policy platform and progressive stance—has gained national attention as he secures the Democratic nomination for New York City’s next mayor
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Analysis: How Trump Secretary of State pick Marco Rubio will shake up Middle East relations
Rubio faces a complex set of immediate challenges, including implementing the Gaza ceasefire deal, managing escalating tensions with Iran, and attempting to revive the Abraham Accords, experts say
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Seattle judge temporarily blocks Trump’s order on birthright citizenship
Judge John Coughenour calls the executive order “blatantly unconstitutional” before issuing a temporary restraining order
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Former US president Jimmy Carter passes away at 100
The Nobel Peace Prize recipient and 39th US president passed away in his home in Georgia on Sunday
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America First 2.0: Trump’s new trade doctrine could target allies first, experts say
Experts say viewing Trump solely as anti-China misses the broader global trade transformation underway
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EXCLUSIVE: ‘Kamala Harris couldn’t show you the Middle East on a map’: Eric Trump on why Donald Trump is the best presidential option for the region
Eric Trump also claims that his father could solve the region’s conflicts and is “doing great” despite assassination attempts
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EXCLUSIVE: Trump would reimpose Iran sanctions, ‘that’s the reason they’re trying to kill him,’ claims son Eric Trump
Eric Trump warned of “consequences” should Iran attack his father but said the former president is the “only person” who can bring stability to the region
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Donald Trump promises slew of tax breaks which even his advisors can’t decode
The Republican presidential candidate is expected to make a speech on Tuesday in Georgia to outline his vision to use tax breaks and other incentives to bolster US manufacturing
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Kamala Harris said to release new economic proposals this week on US wealth creation ahead of presidential election
The move comes amidst undecided voters, including in swing states, seeking for more information about how Harris would help them economically if she were elected president in November
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Trump assassination attempts may boost public sympathy in ongoing legal trials, expert claims
As the election approaches and legal battles continue, Trump’s legal challenges and political ambitions are set to keep the political scene in unprecedented flux
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Donald Trump calls India ‘very big abuser’ of trade ties, says will meet PM Modi next week
Indian Prime Minister is scheduled to visit the US from 21 to 23 September to take part in the fourth Quad Leaders’ Summit
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2024 US presidential election: Donald Trump rejects second debate with Kamala Harris
The former US president made this announcement on Thursday, two days after their first debate in Philadelphia
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The ‘opportunity economy’: Inside Kamala Harris’s economic plan for working America
Here’s what we know so far about Kamala Harris’s “opportunity economy” and how it aims to address the needs of working and middle-class families in the US
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Harris and Trump clash over Israel policy in 2024 US presidential debate
Harris urges an immediate Gaza ceasefire, while Trump claims the conflict wouldn’t have occurred under his leadership and accuses her of harbouring hatred for both Israel and Arabs
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Harris and Trump face off in heated US presidential debate: Key moments
It began with a handshake and quickly devolved into sharp exchanges on foreign policy, abortion, and immigration
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Biden administration poised to block $14.9bn Nippon Steel acquisition of US Steel amid political backlash: Report
The news sent shares of US Steel plunging 19 percent
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US presidential election 2024: Markets in suspense as latest odds give Trump a 4% edge over Harris
The latest opinion polls gave only a shade higher rating – 0.1% – to 43.8% to Trump, as against 47.1% for Harris