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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...

Chinese fishing boats used North Korean crews in violation of UN sanctions: Report
Chinese fishing boats used North Korean crews in violation of UN sanctions: Report

London [UK], February 25 (ANI): A group of Chinese tuna fishing vessels operating in the Indian Ocean reportedly used North Koreans...

Amid AP legal row, White House says coverage of US Presidency is 'privilege', not 'legal right'
Amid AP legal row, White House says coverage of US Presidency is 'privilege', not 'legal right'

Washington DC [US], February 25 (ANI): As the legal row between the Associate Press and the White House continues, the latter issued...

(SP)MEXICO-ACAPULCO-TENNIS-ATP-MEXICAN OPEN
(SP)MEXICO-ACAPULCO-TENNIS-ATP-MEXICAN OPEN

(250225) -- ACAPULCO, Feb. 25, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Ben Shelton of the United States reacts during the men's singles round of 32 match...

Russian aerial attacks hit Kyiv, Sumy
Russian aerial attacks hit Kyiv, Sumy

Multiple regions of Ukraine came under aerial attack from Russian forces overnight, with officials in Kyiv and Sumy saying Tuesday...

WTA roundup: Defending champ loses opener in Austin
WTA roundup: Defending champ loses opener in Austin

(Photo credit: Mike Frey-Imagn Images) Australia's Kimberly Birrell delivered in two tiebreakers, beating defending champion Yuan...

International

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Mississippi judge tells newspaper to drop editorial criticizing mayor
Mississippi judge orders newspaper to remove editorial

CLARKSDALE, Mississippi: A judge in Mississippi has ordered a newspaper to take down an editorial that criticized the mayor and city...

Israel accused of criminalizing defense of human rights
Israel cracking down on human rights organizations

JERUSALEM, Israel - Two bills that have passed a preliminary reading in the Knesset have raised concerns among civil society groups...

Italy probes BYD, Stellantis, Tesla, and VW over EV performance claims
Italy investigates Stellantis, Tesla, VW, BYD over EV consumer info

MILAN, Italy: Italy's competition authority has launched an investigation into four major automakers—BYD, Stellantis, Tesla, and Volkswagen—over...

US military ordered to identify $50 billion in cuts for 2026 budget
Pentagon plans $50 billion in budget cuts for US defense priorities

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The Pentagon said this week that it has asked the military to find ways to cut about $50 billion from the 2026 budget....

Hawaii State Capitol renovation could cost $100 million
Hawaii state Capitol could be closed for years to fix infrastructure

HONOLULU, Hawaii: The Hawaii State Capitol needs significant repairs, which will cost between US$50 million and $100 million and could...

US Border Patrol arrested 29,000 migrants on Mexican border in January
Border Patrol held 29,000 illegals crossing Mexico border in January

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. Border Patrol arrested 29,000 migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border illegally in January, the agency...