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Trump takes office determined to bend government to his singular will
Four years as a private citizen have left Trump no less emboldened
6 min read08:32 AM ISTAt the Trump inauguration, fashion means business
A custom hat that was almost lost and a lingerie-inspired “shirt” that may still be at large: every inaugural fashion moment that nearly stole the show.
6 min read08:04 AM ISTChina signals it is open to a deal keeping TikTok in US
The founder of the app’s parent, Beijing-based ByteDance, met with Elon Musk last year.
2 min read20 Jan 2025Why Trump sees a Chinese threat at the Panama Canal, and locals don’t
The new administration sees Chinese-owned infrastructure as leverage over the waterway. Panama and some former U.S. military officials say concerns are overblown.
6 min read20 Jan 2025Trump promises far-reaching change in second term at rollicking rally
The president-elect spoke before thousands of supporters at an arena in Washington one day before his inauguration.
4 min read20 Jan 2025The world is getting riskier. Americans don’t want to pay for it.
Insurance is one of finance’s great gifts to mankind. California is a microcosm of what happens when it breaks down.
5 min read20 Jan 2025TikTok Ban Fallout: Will UK and other US allies also ban the social media platform?
United States’ ban on the social media platform TikTok is likely to prompt other US allies to take the same step? Check what analysts and experts have to say about the ban.
3 min read19 Jan 2025Who is Lex Fridman? MIT scientist set to interview PM Modi in February 2025
Take a look at who is Lex Fridman, the American podcaster who announced his plans to interview PM Modi in February 2025.
1 min read19 Jan 2025Trump told advisers he wants to visit China as president
The possibility of a visit to China comes as Trump has threatened to impose stiff tariffs on Chinese imports
3 min read19 Jan 2025Can Donald Trump really weaken the dollar to enhance US trade competitiveness?
Trump’s options include depriving the US Fed of autonomy, taxing Treasury bonds held abroad, buying other currencies and pushing for a Plaza Accord-like pact. All these ideas have flaws, even if tariff threats are used against trade partners.
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