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New Trump policy ends collective bargaining for 50,000 TSA officers
US ends collective bargaining for 50,000 TSA officers

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The Trump administration announced this week that it will end collective bargaining rights for about 50,000 TSA officers...

Walmart faces pushback as it asks Chinese suppliers to cut prices
Walmart asks China suppliers for price cuts on Trump tariffs

BENTONVILLE, Arkansas: Walmart is pressuring some Chinese suppliers to cut prices in response to President Donald Trump's imposed U.S....

US urges India to cut tariffs, boost defense buys for more trade
US pushes India to lower tariffs, buy more defense products

NEW DELHI, India: The United States is pressing India to lower tariffs and increase defense purchases to secure a stronger bilateral...

Horror day on Wall Street, Nasdaq loses 4 percent
U.S. stock markets shatter, Dow Jones drops 890 points

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks plunged on Monday, joining a global rout which followed U.S. President Donald Trump not ruling out...

U.S. dollar weighed down by tariffs, stock market woes
U.S. dollar has weak start to new week

NEW YORK CITY, New York - The global foreign exchange market experienced notable shifts on Monday, influenced by escalating trade tensions...

US: Refilling oil reserve fully will cost $20 billion, take years
US estimates it will take $20 billion and years to refill oil reserve

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. Energy Department estimates it will take US$20 billion and several years to refill the Strategic Petroleum...

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Trump escalates trade war; doubles tariffs on Canada steel, aluminum
Trump escalates trade war; doubles tariffs on Canada steel, aluminum

U.S. President Donald Trump ramped up his trade war with Canada on Tuesday, doubling the 25% U.S. tariff on its northern neighbor’s...

The Roosevelt Hotel: A window into New York City's history
The Roosevelt Hotel: A window into New York City's history

The Roosevelt Hotel, a New York City landmark for over a century, once again faces an uncertain future. Last month, city officials...

"No need to destroy Aurangzeb's grave...": Lyricist Manoj Muntashir suggests building toilets under Swachh Bharat Mission
"No need to destroy Aurangzeb's grave...": Lyricist Manoj Muntashir suggests building toilets under Swachh Bharat Mission

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 11 (ANI): Amid the ongoing political row over whether the grave of Aurangzeb should be razed, lyricist...

Mumbai sessions court grants anticipatory bail to Abu Azmi in Aurangzeb remark controversy
Mumbai sessions court grants anticipatory bail to Abu Azmi in Aurangzeb remark controversy

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 11 (ANI): Mumbai's session court on Tuesday granted anticipatory bail to Abu Azmi on a solvent...

Trump says he'll buy a Tesla to show support for Musk
Trump says he'll buy a Tesla to show support for Musk

WASHINGTON —  With Elon Musk facing escalating political blowback and financial troubles, U.S. President Donald Trump said he would...

"Pakistan army has lost control over Balochistan, is on verge of breaking up": Former J-K DGP on Jaffar Express train attack
"Pakistan army has lost control over Balochistan, is on verge of breaking up": Former J-K DGP on Jaffar Express train attack

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], March 11 (ANI): Reacting to the Jaffar Express train attack in Balochistan, Former Director General...