US AND CANADA

USAID PLACES GLOBAL STAFF ON LEAVE AS AGENCY FACES UNCERTAIN FUTURE

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The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced that all its direct-hire personnel worldwide will be placed on administrative leave starting Friday, with American staffers overseas ordered to return home. The move follows sweeping policy changes under President Donald Trump, which have significantly impacted the agency's operations.

WASHINGTON DC PLANE CRASH: TWO AIRPORT WORKERS ARRESTED FOR LEAKING VIDEO

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Two employees of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) have been arrested for allegedly leaking surveillance footage of the tragic mid-air collision over the Potomac River to CNN. The crash involved an American Airlines flight and a military Black Hawk helicopter, resulting in the deaths of all 67 people on board both aircraft.

US PROPOSES GAZA TAKEOVER PLAN, POTENTIAL VIOLATIONS OF INTERNATIONAL LAW.

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President Donald Trump announced plans for American control of the Gaza Strip, proposing to transform the war-torn territory into what he envisions as a "Riviera of the Middle East." The announcement, made during a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, marks a significant departure from decades of American diplomatic positions.

TRUMP AND MEXICO REACH DEAL TO DELAY 25% TARIFFS BY ONE MONTH AMID BORDER SECURITY AGREEMENT

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In a dramatic turn of events, President Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum have negotiated a temporary reprieve from escalating trade tensions, averting a potentially disastrous economic fallout. The agreement, announced on social media platforms, signifies a significant diplomatic effort to address mutual concerns over border security and trade practices.

PRESIDENT TRUMP REPORTEDLY SET FOR UNPRECEDENTED SUPER BOWL APPEARANCE

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Donald Trump will make history by becoming the first sitting US president to attend a Super Bowl when the NFL season reaches its climax in New Orleans this weekend, reports said Tuesday. CNN, citing a White House official, said Trump was expected to attend Sunday's game at the Caesars Superdome, where the Kansas City Chiefs will take on the Philadelphia Eagles.

NETANYAHU HEADS TO US TO DISCUSS ‘VICTORY OVER HAMAS’ WITH TRUMP

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday he will discuss “victory over Hamas,” countering Iran and expanding diplomatic relations with Arab countries in his meeting with President Donald Trump.

BILL GATES: THE BILLIONAIRE WHO'S GIVING IT ALL AWAY

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Bill Gates, once the world's richest man, has spent much of his fortune fighting global poverty and disease. In a recent interview, Gates revealed that he has donated over $100 billion through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, with plans to give away even more.

CANADA STRIKES BACK WITH TOUGH TARIFFS ON U.S. IMPORTS

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In a dramatic escalation of global trade tensions, President Donald Trump has unveiled sweeping tariffs on America's largest trading partners, prompting immediate retaliation from Canada and Mexico. The measures, announced on February 1, 2025, impose 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports, along with an additional 10% tax on Chinese goods.