Trump's quest for the Nobel Peace Prize
• Aug 4, 2025, 9:44 AM
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"It's well past time that President Trump was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on July 31, prompting reactions of disbelief and sarcasm from the Republican leader's opponents. For some foreign leaders, mentioning the prestigious award has become a sign of diplomatic goodwill toward an American president who envisions himself as a peacemaker.
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Gates Foundation commits $2.5 billion to 'ignored, underfunded' women's health
• 3:04 PM
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The Gates Foundation has pledged $2.5 billion to women's health by 2030, aiming to address decades of neglect of conditions like preeclampsia, endometriosis, and menopause. The investment, one of its largest recent commitments, will fund research, produc
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Tesla grants Musk $29 billion in shares as he appeals prior compensation ruling
• 1:20 PM
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Tesla has granted CEO Elon Musk a new $29 billion share award after a court voided his previous $50 billion compensation package, citing unfairness to shareholders. The move aims to retain Musk's leadership role amid strategic shifts toward AI and roboti
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How are World economies reacting to Trump tariffs?
• 10:49 AM
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The US president Donald Trump once again postponed the implementation of his long threatened taxes last week and instead announced that dozens of economies will face new rates on August 7th.
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Trump's quest for the Nobel Peace Prize
• 9:44 AM
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"It's well past time that President Trump was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on July 31, prompting reactions of disbelief and sarcasm from the Republican leader's opponents. For some foreign le
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'Enough is enough': Thousands of Boeing defence workers strike over pay and conditions
• 9:43 AM
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More than 3,000 Boeing defence workers went on strike Monday after rejecting a revised contract offer, demanding better pay and work conditions. The walkout affects key facilities in Missouri and Illinois as Boeing grapples with financial woes and safety
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Irish missionary among nine kidnapped in Haiti orphanage raid
• 4:53 AM
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Nine people, including an Irish missionary and a three-year-old child, were kidnapped early Sunday from an orphanage near Haiti's capital, authorities said, as escalating gang violence grips the country. No ransom demands have yet been made.
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Trump confirms US envoy Witkoff visit to Russia amid rising tensions
• 2:29 AM
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US President Donald Trump on Sunday said his envoy Steve Witkoff will visit Moscow next week, days before a sanctions deadline. The announcement came after Trump revealed two US nuclear submarines had been deployed near Russia amid rising frustration ove
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