Trump Says Xi Jinping Could Have ‘Big Influence’ on Putin in Push to End Ukraine War

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Chinese President Xi Jinping could exert significant influence over Russian President Vladimir Putin in efforts to bring an end to the ongoing war in Ukraine. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump expressed optimism about Beijing’s potential role in shaping Moscow’s decisions, just days before a planned meeting…

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Trump Halts Planned Putin Meeting, Says He Doesn’t Want a “Wasted” Summit Amid Ukraine Tensions

President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he has postponed his planned summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Budapest, saying he didn’t want a “wasted meeting” amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The reversal comes just days after Trump publicly stated he would meet Putin “within two weeks” following what he described as a productive…

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Trump Expresses Willingness to Broker Ceasefire Between Pakistan and Afghanistan

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Friday said he is prepared to help broker a ceasefire agreement between Pakistan and Afghanistan, calling it “an easy one for me to solve.” Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said his administration has successfully de-escalated multiple global conflicts in recent months, highlighting his mediation efforts in Pakistan-India…

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Los Angeles Declares State of Emergency Over Immigration Raids

Los Angeles County has officially declared a state of emergency following widespread immigration raids, marking a rare move typically reserved for natural disasters. The decision underscores growing tension between local authorities and federal agencies over President Donald Trump’s strict immigration enforcement policies. The declaration, approved by a 4-1 vote on Tuesday, allows county officials to…

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Warren Buffett Urges Parents to Share Their Wills Before Signing—No Matter Their Wealth

OMAHA, NE — Legendary investor Warren Buffett has a simple yet powerful message for every parent: let your adult children read your will before you sign it. In a heartfelt letter released Monday, the Berkshire Hathaway chairman and CEO, known as the “Oracle of Omaha,” shared advice that applies to families of all income levels…

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Global Markets Plunge as Beijing Bans U.S. Shipping; Treasury’s Bessent Warns China ‘Will Be Hurt the Most’

NEW YORK — Global stock markets tumbled on Monday following Beijing’s new trade restrictions targeting U.S. shipping firms, sparking fears of an intensifying economic standoff between the world’s two largest economies. The selloff came after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent issued a stark warning to Beijing, saying China “will be hurt the most” if it…

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Trump Tries to Ease Tensions After Threatening 100% Tariffs on China Amid Rare Earth Dispute

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump sought to calm fears of a spiraling trade conflict with China on Sunday, just hours after threatening to impose 100% tariffs on all Chinese imports in retaliation for Beijing’s export restrictions on rare earth minerals. The proposed tariffs would mark a massive escalation — nearly doubling the current average…

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Zohran Mamdani Finds Common Ground with Elon Musk on Government Efficiency

New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani surprised many when he admitted he agrees with tech billionaire Elon Musk on at least one major issue — the need to improve government efficiency and reduce waste. At the Crain’s New York Business Mayoral Forum held on October 8, the Democratic Socialist candidate addressed the city’s business…

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Prince George’s County Offers Limited Aid to Laid-Off Federal Workers Amid Economic Strain

Prince George’s County, Maryland — a community deeply tied to the federal workforce — has approved a scaled-down resolution to support residents affected by sweeping federal job cuts under the Trump administration. The Prince George’s County Council unanimously passed the measure on Tuesday, aiming to extend limited assistance to laid-off or furloughed federal employees and…

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How Indian Entrepreneurs Are Reimagining the Nation’s Economic Future

India’s entrepreneurial spirit is undergoing a profound transformation — one that blends profit with purpose, redefining how success is measured in business and society alike. According to Arun Maira, author of Reimagining the Indian Economy and former senior adviser to the UN Global Compact, the next generation of Indian entrepreneurs is not just building companies…

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