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Trump order challenges independence of FCC, other agencies

Trump order challenges independence of FCC, other agencies

WASHINGTON —  President Donald Trump this week signed an executive order intended to expand the White House’s authority over various...

Bulgarian APCs Now Deployed by Ukrainian Army After Overhaul

Bulgarian APCs Now Deployed by Ukrainian Army After Overhaul

The Ukrainian army has begun deploying some of the armored personnel carriers (APCs) provided by Bulgaria in 2024, according to the...

'Tamron Hall' renewed for season 7

'Tamron Hall' renewed for season 7

Washington [US], February 18 (ANI): Daytime syndicated talk show 'Tamron Hall' has been renewed for a seventh season by ABC-owned TV...

Former Mauritius Prime Minister arrested

Former Mauritius Prime Minister arrested

Pravind Jugnauth, who lost his reelection bid last November, stands accused of financial crimes by the new government ...

Ahmed bin Mohammed launches Media Leadership Programme

Ahmed bin Mohammed launches Media Leadership Programme

DUBAI, 19th January, 2025 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman...

UAE media sector shapes future through key milestones in 2024

UAE media sector shapes future through key milestones in 2024

ABU DHABI, 30th December, 2024 (WAM) -- The UAE's media sector solidified its role and influence in 2024 in producing constructive...

Shouting at ABC to raise standards won't help

Shouting at ABC to raise standards won't help

With the ABC's quality continually dropping, it's imperative to find a productive way to register our opinions rather than complaining...

Roundup: Europeans struggle for common response on Ukraine ahead of U.S.-Russia talks

PARIS, Feb. 17 (Xinhua) -- In an emergency meeting hastily convened Monday in Paris to address the United States' accelerated moves...

Top French court rejects C8 and NRJ12 pleas to keep broadcasting

French TV stations C8 and NRJ12 will cease broadcasting on 28 February after the Council of State, France's top court, rejected their...

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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...


Southwest Airlines cuts 1,750 corporate jobs in first-ever layoffs
Southwest Airlines slashes 15% corporate workforce, first in 15 years

DALLAS, Texas: Southwest Airlines is laying off 1,750 employees, or 15 percent of its corporate staff, in the company's first significant...


Australian central bank cuts interest rates for first time since 2020
Australian central bank cuts first benchmark interest rate since 2020

MELBOURNE, Australia: Australia's central bank has cut its benchmark interest rate for the first time in more than three years, signaling...


Brazil joins OPEC+ ahead of key UN climate summit
Brazil to join OPEC+, group of major oil-exporting nations

BRASILIA, Brazil: Brazil has officially approved joining OPEC+, aligning itself with the world's major oil-exporting nations just months...


U.S. stock markets in sharp retreat Thursday
Wall Street tumbles Thursday, Dow Jones dives 451 points

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks fell sharply Thursday as profit-takers moved in to take the cream off the substantial gains that have...


China’s Xi Jinping reassures private sector on policy stability
China's Xi assures businesses, including Jack Ma, of country's stability

BANGKOK, Thailand: China's President Xi Jinping met with private sector leaders this week and assured them that the government's policies...


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Abbott Ireland announces expansion plans, new jobs

DONEGAL, Ireland - Announcing plans to expand its workforce in Donegal, the U.S. healthcare giant Abbott unveiled plans to create 500 new jobs in the country.Abbott Ireland currently hires c ...

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