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India has launched its first national census in over a decade, marking the world's largest population count with more than three million officials collecting data from over one billion residents. The two-phase exercise, billed as the most ambitious of its kind, will span a year across 36 states and
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced plans to pursue closer economic and security ties with the European Union in light of the ongoing war in Iran. According to multiple reports, Starmer stated that a summit with the EU later this year would be used to seek more cooperation on these fronts. The pri
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President Donald Trump has stated he is 'absolutely' considering withdrawing the United States from NATO due to European allies' refusal to support U.S. military actions against Iran, according to multiple reports. This threat comes amid escalating tensions within the alliance over America's war alo
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A federal judge ordered the University of Pennsylvania to hand over records about Jewish employees as part of an investigation into antisemitic discrimination by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). According to multiple reports, U.S. District Judge Gerald Pappert ruled that whil
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday that seeks to create a national list of eligible voters and tighten rules on mail-in voting. The order directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in conjunction with the Social Security Administration, to compile lists of confirmed
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U.S. District Judge Randolph Moss permanently blocked President Donald Trump's executive order that sought to end federal funding for National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). According to multiple reports , Judge Moss ruled that the order violated the First Amendment by
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U.S. District Judge Richard Leon ordered President Donald Trump to halt construction of a $400 million ballroom project at the White House until Congress approves it, according to multiple reports. The National Trust for Historic Preservation sued the administration, arguing that Trump exceeded hi
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has lifted its total ban on reviewing asylum applications for most countries except those under travel bans or with steep immigration restrictions. According to NPR, the pause remains in effect for about 40 high-risk countries, primarily in Africa, as well a
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According to multiple sources, a broker for U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth allegedly attempted to invest in major defense funds ahead of the war in Iran. The Financial Times , citing three people familiar with the matter, reported that Hegseth's Morgan Stanley broker contacted BlackRock in Febr
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Three former FBI agents— Michelle Ball , Jamie Garman , and Blaire Toleman —have filed a class-action lawsuit seeking reinstatement after being fired, alleging their terminations were part of a politically motivated retribution campaign. The agents, who had between eight and 14 years of service with
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The US Supreme Court ruled that Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for minors violates free speech rights guaranteed under the First Amendment. In an 8-1 decision written by Justice Neil Gorsuch, the court sided with Kaley Chiles, a licensed Christian therapist from Colorado Springs who argued tha
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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán conceded defeat to opposition leader Péter Magyar after 16 years in power following Sunday's parliamentary elections. The election saw record voter turnout of around 80% , marking a significant shift in Hungarian politics and drawing considerable international a
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California has officially renamed César Chávez Day as Farmworkers Day in response to serious allegations of sexual abuse against the late labor leader. According to multiple reports, the change was approved by Governor Gavin Newsom following a unanimous vote by the California Legislature. The decisi
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Myanmar's parliament elected junta chief Min Aung Hlaing as president on Friday after a vote held in a chamber dominated by pro-military lawmakers. Min Aung Hlaing received 429 out of the 584 votes cast , according to multiple reports. The election was widely condemned as undemocratic and took place
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The Justice Department sued Minnesota's education department and state school athletics body on Monday for allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls' sports, claiming violations of Title IX. The lawsuit alleges that Minnesota's policies create unfair competition, deny girls equal educational
Australia is investigating Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube for possible breaches of its under-16 social media ban, accusing big tech companies of 'failing to obey' world-leading laws. According to multiple reports, Communications Minister Anika Wells stated that Australia will not let social media gia
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation on March 30, 2026, renaming Palm Beach International Airport to President Donald J. Trump International Airport. The name change is set to take effect on July 1 pending Federal Aviation Administration approval. The bill also allows for the potential r
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The U.S. Army has lifted suspensions on two Apache helicopter crews that flew near musician Kid Rock's Nashville estate over the weekend after initially launching an investigation into the incident. According to multiple reports, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced via social media that no puni
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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the British Medical Association (BMA), demanding they call off an impending six-day strike by resident doctors in England or face the loss of 1,000 extra training posts . The strike, scheduled from April 7-13, would be the joint longe
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a series of measures on Monday to address rising petrol prices caused by the Middle East conflict, including a 50% cut to the fuel excise for three months. The move, agreed upon during a national cabinet meeting, will save motorists about $19 when
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U.S. District Judge Richard Leon has temporarily halted construction of President Donald Trump's $400 million White House ballroom project, citing a lack of statutory authority for the president to undertake such extensive renovations without congressional approval. The ruling comes amid growing cri
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced plans to facilitate the return of 80% of Syrian refugees within three years during a meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Berlin. According to BBC, almost one million Syrians sought refuge in Germany during the civil war, and Merz stated that mo
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The New York Times accused the Pentagon of defying a federal judge's order blocking its policy limiting journalists' access to the Defense Department headquarters. U.S. District Judge Paul Friedman heard arguments from lawyers for the Times and the Trump administration but did not rule immediately.
Israel's parliament passed a controversial law Monday making the death penalty mandatory for West Bank Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis. The legislation, spearheaded by far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and supported by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, was approved i
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