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US government fast-tracks energy, mining permits on federal lands
Trump move aims to cut approval times for energy projects to 28 days

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The Trump administration announced this week that it will create a fast-track approval process for energy and mining...

Israeli prime minister hosts 80 international diplomats
Netanyahu on the defensive as dozens die in Gaza

JERUSALEM - More than 80 ambassadors and heads of mission from across the world were addressed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu...

US lawmakers subpoena Chinese telecom giants over security fears
US lawmakers subpoena China telecom giants over security concerns

WASHINGTON, D.C.: U.S. lawmakers are turning up the heat on China's biggest telecom firms, issuing subpoenas to compel their cooperation...

EU drugmakers demand higher prices to boost innovation
European pharma firms for higher drug prices in EU amid U.S. tariffs

BRUSSELS, Belgium: European pharmaceutical companies are pushing for higher drug prices across the EU, warning that current pricing...

Michigan nuclear plant gets federal funds for historic restart
US disburses part of loan to Michigan nuclear power plant for restart

WASHINGTON, D.C.: A nuclear power plant in Michigan is hoping to become the first in the U.S. to restart after being permanently shut...

FAA acts to prevent midair collisions near Las Vegas airport
US FAA acts to prevent helicopter incidents near Las Vegas airport

WASHINGTON, D.C.: This week, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said it is taking steps to stop collisions between helicopters...

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Toyota sets March sales record as North American buyers rush in
Toyota's March overseas sales peak with North American sales

TOKYO, Japan: Toyota's overseas sales surged to a new March record, driven largely by a rush of North American buyers ahead of newly...

Wall Street on edge, industrials gain while techs slide
U.S. stock markets open week with mixed performances

NEW YORK, New York - Uncertainty about trade negotiations between the United States and China kept investors and traders on edge Monday...

US new home sales jump as buyers seize lower rates in March
US new home sales jump in March; supply still rising

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Sales of new single-family homes in the U.S. rose more than expected in March as buyers rushed to take advantage...

BMW to integrate DeepSeek AI in China models this year
BMW to integrate DeepSeek AI in new vehicles in China later this year

SHANGHAI, China: BMW is set to incorporate artificial intelligence from Chinese startup DeepSeek into its upcoming vehicle models in...

Cathay Pacific braces for cargo slowdown amid China-US trade tensions
Cathay Pacific sees lower US-China cargo demand from tariffs impact

Hong Kong: Cathay Pacific Airways is preparing for a slowdown in air cargo traffic between China and the United States as new trade...

Nissan accelerates strategy in China to compete with global rivals
Nissan commits $1.4 billion to China in bold bid for market share

SHANGHAI, China: Nissan is making a fresh push to regain its footing in China with a US$1.4 billion investment and a pledge to speed...

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