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Reclining seats join list of airline perks that now cost extra
Reclining seats join list of airline perks that now cost extra

CALGARY, Canada: Calgary-based WestJet this week became one of the first North American airlines to make reclining seats a paid upgrade,...

Unilever sales rise on beauty demand, holds 2025 outlook steady
Unilever sales rise on beauty demand, holds 2025 outlook steady

LONDON, United Kingdom: Unilever posted stronger-than-expected third-quarter results, as robust demand for its beauty and wellbeing...

Most Americans disapprove of Trumps AI videos poll
Most Americans disapprove of Trumps AI videos  poll

The US president released a clip depicting his own likeness piloting a fighter jet and dropping feces on protesters The majority...

ASEAN 2025: Jaishankar meets Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan, discusses bilateral cooperation
ASEAN 2025: Jaishankar meets Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan, discusses bilateral cooperation

Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], October 27 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday held a warm meeting with his Malaysian...

Putin should focus on ending war with Ukraine: Trump after Russia tests Burevestnik nuke-powered missile
Putin should focus on ending war with Ukraine: Trump after Russia tests Burevestnik nuke-powered missile

Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], October 27 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Monday dismissed reports of Russia testing a nuclear-powered...

Despite higher tariffs in August, Indian economy gained momentum in Q2 FY26: Finance Ministry
Despite higher tariffs in August, Indian economy gained momentum in Q2 FY26: Finance Ministry

New Delhi [India], October 27 (ANI): Despite United States imposing higher tariffs on India in August, the Indian economy gained momentum...

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Seniors to get average $56 monthly boost as COLA rises 2.8%
Seniors to get average $56 monthly boost as COLA rises 2.8%

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Nearly 71 million Americans receiving Social Security benefits will see their payments rise by 2.8 percent in 2026,...

Trade talks in Malaysia aim to salvage Trump–Xi meeting
Trade talks in Malaysia aim to salvage Trump–Xi meeting

KUALA LUMPUR: Senior U.S. and Chinese officials began talks in Kuala Lumpur aimed at preventing their trade dispute from spiraling...

Israel and U.S. changing face of Middle East forever, says Netanyahu
Israel and U.S. changing face of Middle East forever, says Netanyahu

JERUSALEM - Israel will decide which international forces are chosen to monitor the Gaza ceasefire, and the United States agrees to...

Loss of US military help would hit Colombia hardest, Petro says
Loss of US military help would hit Colombia hardest, Petro says

BOGOTA, Colombia: Colombian President Gustavo Petro said this week that a suspension of U.S. aid would not significantly affect his...

Ouattara’s 4th-term bid raises tensions in Ivory Coast’s mining sector
Ouattara’s 4th-term bid raises tensions in Ivory Coast’s mining sector

DAKAR, SENEGAL: Ivory Coast's rapidly expanding mining industry was preparing for possible disruption ahead of the tense presidential...

US approves Arctic refuge drilling, reigniting decades-old battle
US approves Arctic refuge drilling, reigniting decades-old battle

JUNEAU, Alaska: The Trump administration has approved a sweeping plan to open part of Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil...

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