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US suspends new funds for aid programmes, excepting Israel and Egypt

Trump administration freezes new funding for anti-HIV programme and other health services, excepts key food programmes.

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‘Fear is the point’: Immigrant rights groups brace for fight against Trump

Advocates say Trump entered office for his second term more prepared to implement hardline immigration policies.

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Between bombs and books: The lasting impact of war on Lebanese students

A young man from Beirut's Dahiyeh suburbs, another from a south Lebanon village - both students marked by war forever.

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Pete Hegseth confirmed as US defence chief in tiebreaker Senate vote

Hegseth's nomination had been rocked by allegations of alcohol abuse and sexual misconduct.

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