Southwest Airlines cuts 1,750 corporate jobs in first-ever layoffs
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
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
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
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...
December sales growth in US revised up to 0.7% from 0.4 %
WASHINGTON, D.C.: Retail sales in the U.S. fell by the most in nearly two years in January, likely due to cold weather, wildfires,...
Standard and Poor's 500 closes at new all-time high
NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks moved modestly higher on Wednesday with the Standard and Poor's racking up a new all-time closing...
Bundesbank chief warns US tariffs could hurt Germany for years
FRANKFURT, Germany: Germany faces significant economic risks from potential U.S. trade tariffs, which could dampen growth for years...
Italy’s Termoli plant shifts from EV batteries to hybrids
MILAN, Italy: Stellantis announced this week that it will begin producing hybrid vehicle components at its Termoli plant in southern...
U.S. stock markets finish in black despite early losses
NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks crept into the black in late trading Tuesday after spending most of the day in negative territory....
Global stocks close higher, U.S. dollar edges higher
London, UK - Monday's trading session ended with a diverse range of performances across global markets, as major indices posted modest...
Port of Brunswick in Georgia leads in auto shipments in US for 2024
SAVANNAH, Georgia: The Port of Brunswick became the top U.S. seaport for automobiles in 2024, growing rapidly and surpassing the Port...
China accelerates coal expansion, surpasses 100GW in 2024
BEIJING, China: China's coal power expansion surged in 2024, with nearly 100 gigawatts of new coal plant capacity breaking ground—the...
India's global stature soars as strategic ties deepen, US and Europe see as crucial partner
New York [US], February 21 (ANI): India's international prominence is growing at an unprecedented rate, with global powers seeking...
US Treasurys Bessent, Chinas He trade economic complaints in call
WASHINGTON — U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent traded policy complaints with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng on Friday, with Bessent...
(GloriousGuizhou)CHINA-GUIZHOU-KARST LANDSCAPE-DEPRESSIONS (CN)
(250221) -- PINGTANG, Feb. 21, 2025 (Xinhua) -- A panoramic drone photo taken on Feb. 19, 2025 shows a natural sinkhole cluster in...
"Lotus will bloom in Kerala," says Union Minister Piyush Goyal
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], February 21 (ANI): Union Minister Piyush Goyal expressed confidence on Friday and said that BJP...
Budget proposals on agriculture, fiscal consolidation commitment positive for price stability: RBI policy minutes
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 21 (ANI): The budget proposals on agriculture and the commitment to fiscal consolidation, among...
Surging energy prices could kill EU economy Orban
The bloc has faced soaring costs in recent years after choosing to phase out cheap Russian energy Soaring energy prices could cripple...
Surging energy prices could 'kill' EU economy - Orban
The bloc has faced soaring costs in recent years after choosing to phase out cheap Russian energy ...
India faces economic risks in 2025 report
Moodys has downgraded the South Asian nations GDP growth projection to 6.4%, calling for fiscal policy reforms India's economic growth...
India faces economic risks in 2025 - report
Moody's has downgraded the South Asian nation's GDP growth projection to 6.4%, calling for fiscal policy reforms ...
Assam CM responds to Bengal CM's 'Mrityu Kumbh' remark, calls Congress party 'anti-Sanatan'
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], February 21 (ANI): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday reacted to West Bengal Chief...
"This is a double-engine government with no engine" Rahul Gandhi slams BJP govt in UP
Raebareli (Uttar Pradesh) [India], February 21 (ANI): Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi on Friday launched a scathing...
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma thanks Yogi Adityanath for Mahakumbh arrangements
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], February 21 (ANI): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa on Friday took a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam...
(EyesOnSci)CHINA-HUBEI-JINGMEN-AS700D-MAIDEN FLIGHT (CN)
(250221) -- JINGMEN, Feb. 21, 2025 (Xinhua) -- China's AS700D electric manned airship is pictured during its maiden flight in Jingmen,...
Stock market ends in red, second week in a row; Sensex falls 424 points, nifty down 149 points
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 21 (ANI): The Indian stock market ended the week on a weak note, with the Sensex declining 424.90...
Lucknow: UP Chief Secy, DGP chair review meeting for Maha Shivratri
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], February 21 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Singh and UP Director General of Police...
India at forefront of providing growth engine to world, contributing 16 pc of Global growth: Goyal
Kochi (Kerala) [India], February 21 (ANI): India is at the forefront of providing growth engine to world and contributing 16 per cent...
Ethiopia welcomes Russian investment top MP
Agegnehu Teshager has highlighted the potential for expanded economic cooperation with Moscow Ethiopia offers significant opportunities...
Indian banks to face margin squeeze as RBI may go for more rate cuts
New Delhi [India], February 21 (ANI): Indian banks are facing renewed pressure on their net interest margins (NIMs) as interest rates...
Ukraine ready for strong, effective investment and security agreement with US President: Zelenskyy after meeting Trump's envoy
Kyiv [Ukraine], February 21 (ANI): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with US Special Presidential Envoy for Russia...
Maha Kumbh to bring more than Rs 3 lakh cr in UP's economy: CM Yogi Adityanath
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], February 21 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday highlighted the success...
India needs to become export-driven economy in electronics, chemicals, and energy to achieve 2047 goal: Report
New Delhi [India], February 21 (ANI): India must transition from a net importer to an export-driven economy in key sectors such as...
White House rebukes Zelenskys insults towards Trump
Kievs rhetoric is unfortunate and unacceptable, US National Security Adviser Mike Waltz has said The White House has condemned Ukrainian...
White House rebukes Zelenskys insults
Kievs rhetoric is unfortunate and unacceptable, US National Security Adviser Mike Waltz has said The White House has condemned Ukrainian...
South Korea requests exclusion from US plan to increase tariffs
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA — South Korean officials have asked the Trump administration to exclude their country from U.S. plans to impose...
"Biofuel Scheme-2025" to boost state's economic prosperity, job creation: MP CM Yadav
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], February 21 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said that the Biofuel Scheme-2025 will...
India's private sector growth hits six-month high in February: HSBC Flash PMI data
New Delhi [India], February 21 (ANI): India's private sector output surged to a six-month high in February, powered by a sharp expansion...
Vice President Dhankar attends Global Conference of Meditation Leaders
New Delhi [India], February 21 (ANI): Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankar on Friday attended the second Global Conference of Meditation...
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