Elon Musk has announced plans to cut $1 trillion from the $6.7 trillion budget under Donald Trump's administration, potentially leading to large-scale layoffs and program disruptions. Trump's commitment not to touch health and retirement benefits remains unchanged, but Musk's directive faces resistance from some federal agencies.
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian visited Tajikistan to strengthen relations strained since the 1990s civil war. Pezeshkian highlighted the linguistic and cultural ties, expressing a sense of home in Tajikistan. He will also visit Moscow to sign a strategic partnership with Russia, indicating Iran's priority to boost its influence in Central Asia.
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