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Canada could now face 50% tariff on aircraft sold in US
Canada could now face 50% tariff on aircraft sold in US

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The threat to impose a 50 percent tariff on any Canadian aircraft sold in the United States is the latest salvo in...

(MICO2026)ITALY-MILAN-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-FIGURE SKATING-TEAM EVENT-ICE DANCE-RHYTHM DANCE
(MICO2026)ITALY-MILAN-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-FIGURE SKATING-TEAM EVENT-ICE DANCE-RHYTHM DANCE

(260206) -- MILAN, Feb. 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wang Shiyue (L)/Liu Xinyu of China perform during the figure skating team event ice dance...

FOCUS | U.S., Iranian delegations start talks in Muscat
FOCUS | U.S., Iranian delegations start talks in Muscat

(260206) -- MUSCAT, Feb. 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi (C, front) and his accompanying delegation...

If India grows, Sri Lanka grows with it, says Cinnamon Hotels CEO
If India grows, Sri Lanka grows with it, says Cinnamon Hotels CEO

New Delhi [India], February 6 (ANI): The recent trade agreement between the United States and India serves as a significant catalyst...

Cuba open to dialogue with US but not under pressure: President Diaz-Canel
Cuba open to dialogue with US but not under pressure: President Diaz-Canel

Havana [Cuba], February 6 (ANI): Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel stated that his country is open to dialogue with the United States...

Iran enters US nuclear talks "with open eyes", won't compromise on rights: Araghchi
Iran enters US nuclear talks "with open eyes", won't compromise on rights: Araghchi

Muscat [Oman], February 6 (ANI): Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated on Friday that Tehran is approaching talks with the...

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Clintons agree to testify in House Epstein probe
Clintons agree to testify in House Epstein probe

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Bowing to the threat of a contempt of Congress vote against them, former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary...

From sold-out handbags to ballots: Takaichi’s youth surge
From sold-out handbags to ballots: Takaichi’s youth surge

TOKYO, Japan: Japan's general election has taken an unexpected turn, with social media buzz, sold-out fashion accessories, and snack...

Israel Economic Forum convenes in secret in Riyadh
Israel Economic Forum convenes in secret in Riyadh

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – Approximately 200 prominent Jewish business leaders and influential figures are gathering in Riyadh this week...

China plays discordant note over Grammy award to Dalai Lama
China plays discordant note over Grammy award to Dalai Lama

BEIJING/NEW DELHI: Beijing has expressed its dissatisfaction with the Grammy Award to the Dalai Lama for the audiobook Meditations:...

Norway’s royal family faces fresh scandal as princess’s son arrested
Norway’s royal family faces fresh scandal as princess’s son arrested

OSLO, Norway: In a week of embarrassments to the royal family, the eldest son of Norway's crown princess was arrested over new allegations...

Spain plans age checks, social media ban for under-16s
Spain plans age checks, social media ban for under-16s

MADRID, Spain: Spain is preparing one of Europe's most brutal crackdowns on children's use of social media, signalling a broader shift...