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FTC takes Amazon to court for monopolizing online marketspace

SEATTLE, Washington: As part of Washington's efforts to stop Big Tech from monopolizing the most lucrative parts of the internet, ...

Saudia Arabia welcomes EV maker Lucid's first international factory

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia: As part of Riyadh's efforts to further Saudi Arabia's electrification drive, electric vehicle (EV) maker Lucid announced ...

U.S. stock markets finish Friday mixed over Congress mayhem

NEW YORK, New York - Stock prices were punctured Friday bringing to an end the 'flash in the pan' rally ...

Fire risks force Hyundai, Kia to recall 3.37 million vehicles in US

WASHINGTON D.C. Due to internal brake fluid leaks that can cause an electrical short and could lead to engine fires, ...

US adds three Chinese companies to entities using Uyghur forced labor

WASHINGTON D.C. As part of its efforts to remove goods made by Uyghur forced labor from the U.S. supply chain, ...

Global aluminum output at record high in August with demand from China

LONDON, UK: In August, global production of primary aluminum hit an all-time high, with production running at an annualized rate ...

U.S. stocks rise as dollar loses steam

NEW YORK, New York - Easing pressure on U.S. Treasury yields boost stocks on American markets Thursday. Gains however were ...

Ford puts Michigan EV battery plant work on hold due to union issues

DEARBORN, Michigan: Due to concerns about its ability to operate competitively while it is locked in broader union contract negotiations, ...

Air Canada to acquire 18 787 Dreamliners from Boeing

OTTAWA, Canada: As part of its plan to capitalize on strong travel demand and deploy fuel-efficient airplanes, this week, Air ...

Adidas launches newest running shoes costing $500

LONDON, UK: This week, Adidas' newest running shoes, the Adizero Adios Pro Evo 1, went on sale for US$500. Worn ...

U.S. stocks struggle, techs however eke out minor gain

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks remained on a slippery slope on Wednesday as interest rates continued to hover ...

Company says, ChatGPT will hear and speak with users

SAN FRANCISCO, California: In a major update that will move it closer to popular artificial intelligence (AI) assistants, such as ...

Nissan to make only EV models for Europe by 2030

YOKOHAMA, Japan: Joining a growing number of carmakers that are shifting to electric vehicles (EV) by the end of the ...

Nasdaq Composite drops 208 points Tuesday

NEW YORK, New York - There was a major bust on Wall Street on Tuesday as investors continued to fret ...

UAW stir hits GM, Stellantis dealers, customers with parts shortage

DETROIT, Michigan: This week, the United Auto Workers (UAW) expanded its members' strike to include dealers selling and servicing General ...

Toyota aiming for over 600,000 electric vehicles by 2025

TOKYO, Japan: Toyota Motor (7203.T) is ramping up its production of electric vehicles (EVs) under both the Toyota and luxury ...

240,000 Ford EcoSport SUVs being investigated for oil pump failures

WASHINGTON D.C.: After consumer complaints of oil pump failures, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation ...

U.S. stocks make minor gains, Nasdaq Composite climbs 60 points

NEW YORK, New York - With no major news Monday, and nothing on the horizon, U.S. stocks remained little moved, ...

With US Federal Shutdown Looming, House Leader Changes Tactics

WASHINGTON - U.S. Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy dramatically changed tactics Saturday, offering a bill that would fund the ...

Factory Activity in China Grows for First Time in 6 Months

BEIJING - China's factory activity in September recorded its first expansion in six months, an official survey said Saturday, providing ...

Pakistan notifies hike in LPG price by PKR 20 per kg, domestic cylinder price touches PKR 3079

Islamabad [Pakistan], September 30 (ANI): Dealing a further blow to the people already saddled with mounting inflation, Pakistan's Oil and ...

RBI extends deadline to exchange Rs 2,000 banknotes till October 7

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 30 (ANI): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced an extension of the deadline for ...

MoS Ranjan Singh, New Zealand PM take part in 1st India Business Summit 2023

New Delhi [India], September 30 (ANI): On his maiden official visit to New Zealand,8203;Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs ...

Russian energy revenues set to rise Finance Ministry

Oil and gas profits are expected to soar by 30% next year, according to a reportRussia's revenues from oil and ...

Steps should be taken to prevent human-wildlife conflicts: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 30 (ANI): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday said that steps should be taken to prevent ...

India is keen to increase its manufacturing share in GDP from 17 pc to 25 pc: Union Minister Hardeep Puri

New Delhi [India], September 30 (ANI): Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Friday said that India is keen to increase ...

US Senators Call on Russia to Free American Captives

The U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee announced Friday a bipartisan resolution calling for the immediate release by Russia of two ...

"Banerjee family is a drama company...": West Bengal BJP leader Agnimitra Paul on TMC's Delhi protest

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 30 (ANI): After the Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee announced that a two-day protest will ...

Hyderabad's MEIL secures USD 648 million oil refinery plant contract in Mongolia

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], September 30 (ANI): Hyderabad-based engineering firm Megha Engineering and Infrastructures Limited (MEIL) have clinched a significant deal ...

With Federal Shutdown Looming, Spending Bill Fails in US House

Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives failed to pass a short-term spending measure Friday, increasing the chances of a ...

Ukrainians are not refugees Kiev

People fleeing the country should not be subjected to integration programs, the head of its migration service saysUkrainians who have ...

What's Ahead if the US Government Shuts Down

WASHINGTON - The federal government is just days away from a shutdown that will disrupt many services, squeeze workers and ...

UK visit was successful, agreements signed for investment proposals worth more than Rs 12,500 crore: Uttarakhand CM Dhami

New Delhi [India], September 29 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday said that his visit to the ...

Orioles extend lease at Camden Yards for 30 years

(Photo credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports) The Baltimore Orioles will call Camden Yards their home for the next 30 years ...

Last date to exchange Rs 2,000 notes is tomorrow, clarifies RBI

New Delhi [India], September 29 (ANI): The Rs 2,000 denomination banknote will cease to have its value after Saturday and ...

NATO hardware not designed to fight Russia WSJ

The claim was made by a Ukrainian drone procurer, who believes that Western warfighting techniques are outdatedSome of the West's ...

Kiev asks West not to treat Ukrainians as refugees

People from Ukraine should not be subjected to integration programs, the head of the country's migration service saysUkrainians who have ...

Ukraine demands full EU membership

Prime Minister Denis Shmygal has claimed his country is uniquely deserving to join the bloc and won?t bring problems with ...

Russia has left 'sick part of global economy minister

The pivot to Asia has made recovery more sustainable, Maksim Oreshkin saysWestern sanctions have forced Russia to restructure its economy ...

Centre to soon launch interest subvention scheme for home loans: Hardeep Puri

New Delhi [India], September 29 (ANI): The central government will soon launch an interest subvention scheme on home loans, Union ...

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Lashio Blast: Bomb planted on motorbike kills two killed, wounding twenty

SHAN STATE, Myanmar - According to a military source and a representative of a local rescue organization, a bomb explosion ...

U.S. embassy, GenLab join forces in Dhaka for air quality solutions

DHAKA, Bangladesh - According to U.S. Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas, addressing Dhaka's air quality problem is essential for public ...

Senate Committee to grill Attorney General on hurdles in IP gas pipeline project

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - According to a high-ranking government official who briefed a parliamentary panel on Wednesday, although Pakistan has accelerated ...

Nepali health workers strike demanding protection against attacks, vandalism

KATHMANDU, Nepal - On Thursday, the National Human Rights Commission expressed its grave concern over attacks and mistreatment of medical ...

Building bridges: China, Nepal forge new alliances

BEIJING, China - China and Nepal signed several agreements on Monday. The agreements were signed during a bilateral meeting between ...

'Turbulent' Russia to 'High' Bangladesh: Global conflict rankings unveiled

DHAKA, Bangladesh - According to new research that ranks political violence worldwide, Bangladesh ranks 22nd out of the world's 50 ...

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