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Judge Strikes Down Trump Move Linking Disaster Aid to Immigration Crackdown

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A federal judge has halted a Trump administration push that sought to tie billions in disaster and emergency aid to states’ willingness to enforce federal immigration policies. The ruling came from U.S. District Judge William Smith in Providence, Rhode Island, who sided with 20 states and the District of Columbia after they challenged conditions imposed …

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Dubai Welcomes SOL Luxe: A $599 Million Vertical Playground on Sheikh Zayed Road

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SOL Properties has unveiled SOL Luxe, a dazzling AED 2.2 billion ($599 million) mixed-use marvel set to redefine Dubai’s skyline. Rising 280 meters over 62 floors, it is poised to become one of the tallest freehold towers along Sheikh Zayed Road, offering what the developer calls a “last chance” for freehold ownership in this prime …

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Egypt’s Exports Hit $45.3 Billion in 2024 as Non-Oil Trade Surges

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Cairo’s skyline glints over the Nile as Egypt reports robust trade growth for 2024. Total exports climbed to $45.3 billion, marking a 6.5% increase from the previous year, according to the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS). The engine behind this growth was non-oil goods, which jumped 14.4% to $39.9 billion, up from …

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Saudi Stocks Ignite as Regulators Eye Breakthrough on Foreign Ownership Limits

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Saudi Arabia’s equity market roared to life on Wednesday after word spread that the Capital Market Authority (CMA) is weighing a dramatic shift—allowing overseas investors to hold controlling stakes in listed firms. The Tadawul All Share Index surged nearly 5% to touch 11,417, with more than 250 stocks charging higher. Banks led the stampede: Saudi …

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Supreme Court Clears Path for Trump to Oust FTC Commissioner, Sets Stage for December Showdown

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The U.S. Supreme Court has handed Donald Trump a temporary victory, allowing him to fire Federal Trade Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter while the justices prepare to take up the case in December—a battle that could reshape the balance of power between presidents and supposedly independent federal agencies. The dispute began when Trump moved to remove Slaughter, …

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Supreme Court’s Next Chapter: A Docket Stacked With Battles Over Power, Rights, and Faith

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When the U.S. Supreme Court gavels in its 2025–2026 term this October, it won’t just be opening another year of hearings — it will be stepping onto a battlefield where questions of presidential power, personal identity, and constitutional boundaries collide. The justices have loaded their calendar with disputes ranging from Donald Trump’s tariffs and campaign …

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Trump’s Legal Storm: The Supreme Court’s Front-Row Seat to a Presidency of Confrontations

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Since Donald Trump’s return to the White House in January, the U.S. Supreme Court has become the arena where some of the fiercest battles over his sweeping assertions of power are being fought. From immigration raids to the independence of the Federal Reserve, from the definition of citizenship to the future of entire federal agencies, …

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Judge Strikes Down Trump-Era Arts Grant Ban on ‘Gender Ideology’

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A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration crossed a constitutional line when it tried to keep artists and arts groups from receiving federal grants if their work touched on what the former president branded “gender ideology.” U.S. District Judge William Smith, sitting in Providence, Rhode Island, declared that the National Endowment for the …

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Trump’s Demand Sparks Exit of U.S. Prosecutor Over James Investigation

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A sudden shake-up rattled the Justice Department on Friday as Erik Siebert, the top federal prosecutor overseeing a mortgage fraud probe into New York Attorney General Letitia James, abruptly resigned—just hours after Donald Trump publicly declared, “I want him out.” Siebert, who had served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, informed staff …

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UAE–India Pact Powers Trade Surge Toward $100 Billion Goal

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The economic corridor between the UAE and India is widening at remarkable speed, fueled by the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) signed in 2022. Foreign Trade Minister Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi said the pact has become a powerful engine for both nations, accelerating investment flows and deepening commercial ties. In the first half …

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