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Washington DC to remove 'Black Lives Matter' painting near WH: Mayor
The move shows Bowser's striking shift in tone toward Trump and congressional Republicans since the president's first term in office
 "Washington DC to remove 'Black Lives Matter' painting near WH: Mayor")
Asian shares higher after Wall St losses wipe out post-election gains
Comments by US President Donald Trump in a speech to Congress and the nation appeared to have scant impact on world markets
 "Asian shares higher after Wall St losses wipe out post-election gains")
Elissa Slotkin slams Trump over tariffs, Musk in Democratic response
Slotkin, who won her Senate seat despite Michigan voting for Trump in the presidential election, largely focused her message on the economic headwinds facing the nation
 "Elissa Slotkin slams Trump over tariffs, Musk in Democratic response")
Who joined Trump at Congress? A look at his guests and their stories
Families of victims, a freed prisoner, a border agent, and others whose stories highlight crime, immigration, and policy changes were among those invited to Trump's address
 "Who joined Trump at Congress? A look at his guests and their stories")
Businesses rush to deal with Trump's tariffs on Canada, China, Mexico
The longer the tariffs stick, the more damage they can do, forcing companies to decide between eating higher costs and passing them along to inflation-weary consumers
 "Businesses rush to deal with Trump's tariffs on Canada, China, Mexico")
Trump receives 'important letter' from Zelenskyy days after tense exchange
"Millions of Ukrainians and Russians have been needlessly killed or wounded in this horrific and brutal conflict, with no end in sight," Donald Trump said, addressing the US Congress on Wednesday
 "Trump receives 'important letter' from Zelenskyy days after tense exchange")
Japan, South Korea want to partner with the US in Alaska pipeline: Trump
Trump said in an address to the US Congress that the pipeline would be one of the largest in the world
 "Japan, South Korea want to partner with the US in Alaska pipeline: Trump")
'Our country will be woke no longer': Trump in his first Congress address
Our country will be woke no longer': Trump in his first Congress address
 "'Our country will be woke no longer': Trump in his first Congress address")
Trump appoints 13-year-old cancer survivor as Secret Service Agent
13-year-old DJ Daniel, who defied cancer, has been named a Secret Service agent by US President Donald Trump
 "Trump appoints 13-year-old cancer survivor as Secret Service Agent")
'Illegal border crossings at lowest ever': Trump in US Congress address
Drawing a comparison with former President Joe Biden, Donald Trump claimed that under the former's presidency, there were hundreds of thousands of illegal crossings a month
 "'Illegal border crossings at lowest ever': Trump in US Congress address")
China to adopt policies for ageing population, aim to boost birth rates
China's population fell for a third consecutive year in 2024, as marriages plummeted by one-fifth
 "China to adopt policies for ageing population, aim to boost birth rates")
Trump address highlights: Trump sets record for longest presidential address to Congress
Trump's Congress Address highlights: Donald Trump, the 47th US President, arrived at the Capitol for the first Congress address ever since his inauguration in January
 "Trump address highlights: Trump sets record for longest presidential address to Congress")
Alphabet's Google urges Trump administration to reconsider company breakup
The US Department of Justice is currently pursuing two anti-monopoly cases against Google
 "Alphabet's Google urges Trump administration to reconsider company breakup")
Trump lauds Musk in US Congress: 'Elon, you are working very hard'
US President Donald Trump praised Elon Musk for leading the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), as Musk received a standing ovation in US Congress
 "Trump lauds Musk in US Congress: 'Elon, you are working very hard'")
Congressman Al Green kicked out of Trump's Congress speech: Who is he?
Representative Al Green was escorted out of House chamber after interrupting US President Donald Trump's address, waving his cane in protest
 "Congressman Al Green kicked out of Trump's Congress speech: Who is he?")
Reciprocal tariffs against India from April 2: Trump in US Congress address
US President Donald Trump defends tariffs, says India imposes over 100 per cent auto tariff, calls trade policies of EU, China, Brazil, Mexico, and Canada 'unfair'
 "Reciprocal tariffs against India from April 2: Trump in US Congress address")
Nasa's 2 stranded astronauts nearing return after 9 months in space
Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams have to wait until their replacements arrive at the International Space Station next week before they can check out later this month
 "Nasa's 2 stranded astronauts nearing return after 9 months in space")
Amid trade war, Trump warns Canada of reciprocal tariff by like amount
Trump's remark came after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Tuesday that Canada will be implementing 25 per cent tariffs against $155 billion worth of American products
 "Amid trade war, Trump warns Canada of reciprocal tariff by like amount")
Trump admin redesignates Houthis as 'foreign terrorist organisation'
Former US President Joe Biden's administration reversed those designations weeks after coming into office, citing the humanitarian crisis in Yemen
China keeps growth target at around 5% for 2025 amid US trade war risks
The IMF has projected China's economy will grow 4.6 per cent this year, down from 5 per cent in 2024
