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U.S. stocks tumble as Trump policies startle investors
U.S. stock markets sour, Dow Jones dives 749 points

NEW YORK, New York - Concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump's startling diversions from his country's long-held policies, and the...

(SP)CHINA-JILIN-FREESTYLE SKI-AERIAL WORLD CUP-MEN'S FINAL (CN)
(SP)CHINA-JILIN-FREESTYLE SKI-AERIAL WORLD CUP-MEN'S FINAL (CN)

(250223) -- JILIN, Feb. 23, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Qi Guangpu of China competes during the final of Men's Aerials at 2024-2025 FIS Freestyle...

Fresh off loss, Avalanche seek to rebound vs. Blues
Fresh off loss, Avalanche seek to rebound vs. Blues

(Photo credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images) The Colorado Avalanche came out of the 4 Nations Face-Off break with a strong all-around...

US Secy of State Marco Rubio affirms Iran can never be allowed to possess nuclear weapon
US Secy of State Marco Rubio affirms Iran can never be allowed to possess nuclear weapon

Washington, DC [US], February 23 (ANI): United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has affirmed that Iran can never be allowed to...

Trump administration wants Kyiv to 'tone down' UN resolution condemning Russia
Trump administration wants Kyiv to 'tone down' UN resolution condemning Russia

Washington DC [USA] February 23 (ANI): The Donald Trump administration in the United States wants Ukraine to withdraw an annual resolution...

Devils, Predators look to run off multiple wins in a row
Devils, Predators look to run off multiple wins in a row

(Photo credit: Ed Mulholland-Imagn Images) The past two months have been filled with ups and downs for the New Jersey Devils. Now,...

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Magnitude 5.0, 4.7 quakes strike Culberson County, West Texas
Pair of large quakes rattle Texas oil patch; focus on water disposal

HOUSTON, Texas: Two strong earthquakes hit the Permian Basin, the largest U.S. oilfield, this week, shaking the Texas oil industry...

Vietnam tightens social media rules, limiting free speech
Report: Vietnam's new social media regulations strangle free speech

BANGKOK, Thailand: Vietnam's government has introduced new social media regulations that significantly tighten its control over online...

Record cold grips millions as US battles deep freeze
Sub-zero cold chills 95 million, shuts schools, bursts pipes

BISMARCK, North Dakota: More than 95 million people faced extreme cold on February 18 as a polar vortex sent temperatures to record...

Taiwan defends Strait’s status after China criticizes Canada
Canadian warship sails through Taiwan Strait, ignites verbal war

TAIPEI/BEIJING: Taiwan's defense ministry said this week that the Taiwan Strait does not belong to China, and any attempts to create...

No unified European army despite Russian threat, says Polish FM
European countries will not create united army, Poland's Sikorski says

WARSAW, Poland: European nations will not form a single, unified army despite growing security concerns over Russia, Polish Foreign...

Speaker Mike Johnson: Western survival hinges on national priorities
US House Speaker Johnson tells West to prioritize national interests

LONDON, U.K.: Republican U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson said this week that Western countries must focus on their national interests...