A drone attack on one of the last functioning hospitals in El-Fasher in Sudan's Darfur region has killed 67 people and injured dozens, local activists and a medical source said Saturday, updating an earlier toll. In El-Fasher, where ambulances and hospital buildings have been routinely targeted, medical charity Doctors Without Borders said this month the Saudi Hospital was "the only public hospital with surgical capacity still standing".
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US President Donald Trump has shown willingness for Elon Musk to acquire TikTok, amidst legal challenges faced by the app in the US. Trump suggested a potential partnership with ByteDance to save TikTok's US operations. Musk has opposed the TikTok ban, citing freedom of speech concerns.
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Amidst market anxieties fueled by speculation, US President Trump has affirmed that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will not be removed, despite ongoing disagreements over interest rate policy. Trump has publicly criticised Powell's reluctance to lower rates, citing concerns about potential economic slowdowns. The Federal Reserve, however, remains steadfast in its stance, prioritising inflation control.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau voiced concern over US President Trump's comments about making Canada the 51st state, driven by the country's critical mineral resources. Canada has taken measures to counter potential tariffs, investing in border security and emphasising economic diversification to reduce reliance on the US.
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