President Donald Trump said he will not personally intervene in the escalating battle between Netflix and Paramount Skydance over the proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, reversing earlier comments and deferring decision‑making to the U.S. Department of Justice amid competing bids and antitrust scrutiny.
Feb. 2, 2026
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Iran and the United States confirmed they will hold nuclear talks on Friday in Oman amid high tensions over Tehran’s nuclear program and the aftermath of a severe crackdown on protests. President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, saying he should be “very worried” as diplomacy and military pressure both loom.
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Former US President Donald Trump says tariffs on Indian goods could be reduced to 18% after India agreed to stop purchasing Russian oil, signaling a major shift in trade and geopolitical alignment.
