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TRUMP ADMINISTRATION AUTHORIZES CIA OPERATIONS IN VENEZUELA, ESCALATING PRESSURE ON MADURO

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The Trump administration has quietly authorized the Central Intelligence Agency to carry out covert operations in Venezuela, deepening Washington's campaign to unseat President Nicolás Maduro. The move, confirmed by multiple U.S. officials, grants the agency expanded powers to conduct lethal and intelligence operations across the Caribbean region.

CANADA AND INDIA REBUILD TIES IN DELHI

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In a bid to mend fractured ties, India and Canada have initiated a series of reconciliation measures following discussions between their foreign ministers in Delhi. Canada's Foreign Minister, Anita Anand, during her inaugural visit to India, engaged with counterpart S Jaishankar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

SIX DEAD IN US STRIKE ON A VESSEL OFF VENEZUELA COAST

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US President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that the US military had struck another vessel off the coast of Venezuela, resulting in six deaths.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated that the vessel was used by "narcoterrorists" for "trafficking narcotics." This marks the fifth such strike by the Trump administration against boats accused of trafficking drugs in international waters since September, bringing the reported death toll to 27. The US has not released evidence or details regarding the identities of the vessels or those on board.

VANCE WARNS ‘DEEPER’ CUTS AHEAD FOR FEDERAL WORKERS AS SHUTDOWN ENTERS 12TH DAY

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Vice President JD Vance on Sunday said there will be deeper cuts to the federal workforce the longer the government shutdown goes on, adding to the uncertainty facing hundreds of thousands who are already furloughed without pay amid the stubborn stalemate in Congress.

US FED CHAIR WARNS OF SHARP SLOWDOWN IN JOB CREATION

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US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell cautioned Tuesday that risks to employment have increased in recent months, citing a significant deceleration in job creation within the world's leading economy. Addressing a conference in Philadelphia, Powell noted that "while the unemployment rate remained low through August, payroll gains have slowed sharply, likely in part due to a decline in labor force growth due to lower immigration and labor force participation.”

CHINA 'NOT AFRAID OF TRADE WAR,' ACCUSES U.S. OF 'DOUBLE STANDARD' OVER RARE EARTH RETALIATION

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China said Sunday that it "is not afraid" of a trade war with the United States after President Donald Trump announced sweeping new tariffs of 100% on Chinese imports, accusing Washington of hypocrisy over Beijing's recent export curbs on rare earth materials.

MITT ROMNEY SPEAKS OUT AFTER SISTER-IN-LAW CARRIE FOUND DEAD NEAR LOS ANGELES PARKING GARAGE

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Former presidential candidate and Utah senator Mitt Romney has spoken publicly following the death of his sister-in-law, Carrie Elizabeth Romney, who was found dead near a parking garage in Valencia, California, on Friday night. She was 64.

MELANIA TRUMP SAYS PUTIN RESPONDED TO HER PLEAS OVER UKRAINIAN CHILDREN, EIGHT REUNITED WITH FAMILIES

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First Lady Melania Trump announced Friday that eight Ukrainian children separated from their families during the Russia-Ukraine war have been reunited with their relatives following what she described as "open communication" with Russian President Vladimir Putin.