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Tony Finau joins TGL's Los Angeles GC for one match

Tony Finau joins TGL's Los Angeles GC for one match

(Photo credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images) Tony Finau signed a one-match contract to compete with Los Angeles Golf Club against New...

"We are verifying details": MEA on US deporting illegal Indian immigrants to Panama

"We are verifying details": MEA on US deporting illegal Indian immigrants to Panama

New Delhi [India], February 21 (ANI): India on Friday confirmed that it is aware of deportation flights to Panama and Costa Rica, which...

US flies Venezuelan migrants from Guantanamo to Honduras

US flies Venezuelan migrants from Guantanamo to Honduras

The U.S. government flew 177 Venezuelan migrants from Guantanamo Bay to Honduras on Thursday, from where they are set to be transferred...

Jeremy Paul makes two eagles, shares lead at Mexico Open

Jeremy Paul makes two eagles, shares lead at Mexico Open

(Photo credit: Logan Newell/The Coloradoan / USA TODAY NETWORK) Jeremy Paul of Germany carded two eagles on his way to a 7-under-par...

EU official meets with Trump counterparts to resolve tariff threats

EU official meets with Trump counterparts to resolve tariff threats

WASHINGTON —  Hoping to head off a potential trade conflict, a top European Union official stressed the importance of active engagement...

Trump signs order aimed at ending benefits for some immigrants

Trump signs order aimed at ending benefits for some immigrants

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA —  U.S. President Donald Trump signed an order aimed at ending federal benefits for people in the country illegally,...

Dmitry Trenin: Russias long-term play Is much bigger than Ukraine

Dmitry Trenin: Russias long-term play Is much bigger than Ukraine

Trump could reshape the global order, and Moscow will be hoping he succeeds The reopening of US-Russia dialogue has triggered alarm,...

On Trump's "possible" new US-China trade deal; Beijing reiterates "tariff wars produce no winners"

On Trump's "possible" new US-China trade deal; Beijing reiterates "tariff wars produce no winners"

Washington [US], February 20 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has claimed that the 'very good relationship' he enjoys with his Chinese...

Migrants in Panama deported from US moved to Darien jungle region

Migrants in Panama deported from US moved to Darien jungle region

PANAMA CITY —  A group of migrants deported from the U.S. to Panama last week were moved on Tuesday night from a hotel in the capital...

Jake Knapp's everywhere at the Mexico Open and eager to repeat

Jake Knapp's everywhere at the Mexico Open and eager to repeat

(Photo credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images) Jake Knapp is seeing himself everywhere. The airport. The hotel. Obviously, the golf course....

2025 Mexico Open: Preview, Props & Best Bets

2025 Mexico Open: Preview, Props & Best Bets

(Photo credit: Reinhold Matay-Imagn Images) The PGA Tour dips south for this week's Mexico Open, which tees off Thursday at the Vidanta...

Mexico says US drone flights part of years-old collaboration

Mexico says US drone flights part of years-old collaboration

MEXICO CITY —  Mexico’s president said Wednesday that U.S. drone flights were part of a collaboration that has existed for years between...

NFL returning to Brazil; Chargers confirmed for Sao Paolo sequel

NFL returning to Brazil; Chargers confirmed for Sao Paolo sequel

(Photo credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images) Friday night lights are coming back to Brazil for the second consecutive season with the Los...

MEXICO-U.S.-BORDER

MEXICO-U.S.-BORDER

(250218) -- MEXICO CITY, Feb. 18, 2025 (Xinhua) -- This aerial drone photo taken on Feb. 16, 2025 in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico...

Tiger Woods' Sun Day Red tabs Karl Vilips as ambassador

Tiger Woods' Sun Day Red tabs Karl Vilips as ambassador

(Photo credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images) PGA Tour rookie Karl Vilips on Tuesday was named the first brand ambassador for Sun Day...

Golf Glance: Jake Knapp defends maiden PGA Tour title in Mexico

Golf Glance: Jake Knapp defends maiden PGA Tour title in Mexico

(Photo credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images) Field Level Media's Golf Glance provides weekly news and storylines from each of the major...

Selena Gomez opens up on her relationship with Benny Blanco, says "He gets so weirded out by me.."

Selena Gomez opens up on her relationship with Benny Blanco, says "He gets so weirded out by me.."

Washington [US], February 18 (ANI): Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco recently opened up about their relationship, how they met, and their...

66 measles cases reported in US states of Texas, New Mexico

66 measles cases reported in US states of Texas, New Mexico

Measles is making a comeback in the United States. Fifty-eight cases of the highly contagious disease were reported Tuesday by health...

Judge won't block Musk, DOGE from federal data, layoffs

Judge won't block Musk, DOGE from federal data, layoffs

WASHINGTON —  A federal judge refused Tuesday to immediately block billionaire Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency...

SCCI strengthens economic, trade partnerships with Guatemala

SCCI strengthens economic, trade partnerships with Guatemala

SHARJAH, 18th February, 2025 (WAM) -- The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing strategic...

Grammy-nominated singer Paquita La Del Barrio passes away at 77

Grammy-nominated singer Paquita La Del Barrio passes away at 77

Veracruz [Mexico], February 18 (ANI): The Grammy-nominated singer Francisca Viveros Barradas, best known by her stage name Paquita...

Costa Rica will receive deported migrants from US

Costa Rica will receive deported migrants from US

San Jose, Costa Rica Costa Rica announced Monday it would receive migrants from other countries who were deported by the United States,...

MEXICO-COAHUILA-PIEDRAS NEGRAS-MIGRANT SHELTER

MEXICO-COAHUILA-PIEDRAS NEGRAS-MIGRANT SHELTER

(250217) -- PIEDRAS NEGRAS, Feb. 17, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Migrants are pictured in a shelter in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico, Feb....

Brussels response to US tariffs will backfire on EU Trump

Brussels response to US tariffs will backfire on EU  Trump

The European Commission is reportedly planning to block imports of certain foodstuff from the US US President Donald Trump has warned...

EU response to US tariffs will backfire Trump

EU response to US tariffs will backfire  Trump

The European Commission is reportedly planning to block imports of certain foodstuff from the US US President Donald Trump has warned...

EU can buy US arms for Ukraine Trump

EU can buy US arms for Ukraine  Trump

The American president does not believe even a little bit Zelenskys claims that Russia plans to attack NATO US allies in Europe can...

Trump greenlights new Ukraine weapons purchases

Trump greenlights new Ukraine weapons purchases

The American president does not believe even a little bit Zelensky's claims that Russia plans to attack NATO ...

Bus carrying 44 deportees from Haryana arrives at Ambala

Bus carrying 44 deportees from Haryana arrives at Ambala

Ambala (Haryana) [India], February 17 (ANI): A bus carrying 44 people from Haryana who were deported from USA arrived at Ambala on...

VOA immigration weekly recap, Feb. 9-15

VOA immigration weekly recap, Feb. 9-15

Editor's note: Here is a look at immigration-related news around the U.S. this week. Questions? Tips? Comments? Email the VOA immigration...

VOA immigration weekly recap, Feb. 9-15, 2025

VOA immigration weekly recap, Feb. 9-15, 2025

Editor's note: Here is a look at immigration-related news around the U.S. this week. Questions? Tips? Comments? Email the VOA immigration...

Punjab: Deportee says his parents sold land, borrowed money to send him to US; urges govt assistance

Punjab: Deportee says his parents sold land, borrowed money to send him to US; urges govt assistance

Ferozepur (Punjab) [India], February 16 (ANI): Sourav, one of the alleged illegal Indian immigrants who were deported from the US to...

White House places restrictions on Associated Press

White House places restrictions on Associated Press

The agency's reporter was not allowed to cover a presidential press conference over the Gulf of America naming dispute ...

Guatemala's Economy Minister affirms her country's desire to develop economic relations, partnerships with UAE

Guatemala's Economy Minister affirms her country's desire to develop economic relations, partnerships with UAE

DUBAI,11th February, 2025 (WAM) -- Guatemala's Minister of Economy, Gabriela Garcia, affirmed that her country is keen to develop economic...

Guatemala seeks to boost tourism, trade with UAE: Tourism Minister

Guatemala seeks to boost tourism, trade with UAE: Tourism Minister

DUBAI, 11th February, 2025 (WAM) -- Harris Whitbeck, Minister of Tourism of Guatemala, emphasised that his country is eager to strengthen...

Razan Al Mubarak chairs 112th IUCN Council meeting in Guatemala

Razan Al Mubarak chairs 112th IUCN Council meeting in Guatemala

ABU DHABI, 3rd February, 2025 (WAM) -- Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak, President of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN),...

RAK Chamber of Commerce explores investment cooperation with Guatemala

RAK Chamber of Commerce explores investment cooperation with Guatemala

RAS AL KHAIMAH, 16th January, 2025 (WAM) -- The Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce discussed ways to enhance cooperation with the Republic...

UAE, Mexico continue to strengthen trade, investment ties

UAE, Mexico continue to strengthen trade, investment ties

MEXICO CITY, 11th January, 2025 (WAM) -- The United Arab Emirates and Mexico are advancing their trade and investment relations, focusing...

President of Guatemala confers Grand Officer of Order of Antonio Jose de Irisarri on Ambassador Al Menhali

President of Guatemala confers Grand Officer of Order of Antonio Jose de Irisarri on Ambassador Al Menhali

ABU DHABI, 9th January, 2025 (WAM) -- Bernardo Arevalo, President of the Republic of Guatemala, awarded the Grand Officer of the Order...

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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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