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US debt hits $40 trillion: Who does Washington owe and why does it matter?
Heavy borrowing, increased spending and tax cuts by Democratic and Republican administrations have long raised concerns.
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Last US-Russia nuclear treaty is expiring: Does it really matter?
The New START treaty, which limits strategic nuclear weapons, is to expire this week.
How Western officials, media coverage pushed to discredit Gaza death toll
Rights advocates say casting doubt over Gaza death toll dehumanised Palestinians as Israel acknowledges 70,000 killed.
From: NewsFeed
What does the US withdrawal from the WHO mean for global health?
The US completed its withdrawal from the World Health Organization, ending its membership for the first time since 1948.
Published On 23 Jan 2026
From: Centre Stage
Former government insider takes aim at US’s policy on Israel
Josh Paul, of A New Policy, talks about the push for change in US policy towards Palestine and Israel.
Published On 22 Jan 2026
Trump made many statements on US economy. Most are untrue
In address to media on Tuesday, US president made many false claims, including that there was ‘no inflation’ in the US.
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Trump says he takes more aspirin than recommended: Is that dangerous?
Revelations about Trump’s use of the blood thinner emerge during a newspaper interview.
From: NewsFeed
This is what happened after recent Netanyahu meetings with US Presidents
Netanyahu is set to meet the US president again, with past meetings since the Gaza war followed by regional escalation.
Published On 29 Dec 2025
From: NewsFeed
New White House plaques attack Biden, Obama and Bush
Plaques installed in US President Donald Trump’s ‘Presidential Walk of Fame’ at the White House attack his predecessors.
Published On 18 Dec 2025
US lawmakers join calls for justice in Israel’s attacks on journalists
Lawmakers urge action to address patterns of attacks on journalists, including 2023’s double-tap killing in Lebanon.
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Trump says he has revoked Biden’s autopen pardons: But can he do it?
Legal experts say there is no basis in the US Constitution for a president to revoke pardons.
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