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Trump Halts Canada Trade Talks over ad, Reagan Foundation weighs in
Trump Halts Canada Trade Talks over ad, Reagan Foundation weighs in

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Soon after President Donald Trump abruptly withdrew from trade talks with Canada on the night of October 23 after...

Beloved Thai Queen Mother Sirikit passes away at 93
Beloved Thai Queen Mother Sirikit passes away at 93

BANGKOK, Thailand: Thailand's Queen Mother Sirikit, known for her decades of work to help the poor, protect the environment, and preserve...

US deploys Gerald R. Ford carrier to Caribbean amid Venezuela tensions
US deploys Gerald R. Ford carrier to Caribbean amid Venezuela tensions

WASHINGTON, D.C.: President Donald Trump's administration stepped up the U.S. military presence in the Caribbean this week by announcing...

Seniors to get average $56 monthly boost as COLA rises 2.8%
Seniors to get average $56 monthly boost as COLA rises 2.8%

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Nearly 71 million Americans receiving Social Security benefits will see their payments rise by 2.8 percent in 2026,...

Trade talks in Malaysia aim to salvage Trump–Xi meeting
Trade talks in Malaysia aim to salvage Trump–Xi meeting

KUALA LUMPUR: Senior U.S. and Chinese officials began talks in Kuala Lumpur aimed at preventing their trade dispute from spiraling...

Israel and U.S. changing face of Middle East forever, says Netanyahu
Israel and U.S. changing face of Middle East forever, says Netanyahu

JERUSALEM - Israel will decide which international forces are chosen to monitor the Gaza ceasefire, and the United States agrees to...

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Amazon plans record Dutch investment to boost AI, logistics
Amazon plans record Dutch investment to boost AI, logistics

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands: Amazon will pour 1.4 billion euros (US$1.63 billion) into its Dutch operations over the next three years, marking...

Japan’s JPYC debuts world’s first stablecoin tied to yen
Japan’s JPYC debuts world’s first stablecoin tied to yen

TOKYO, Japan: Japan has launched the world's first yen-pegged stablecoin, marking a slight but notable step toward digital payments...

U.S. stocks surge, Nasdaq Composite climbs 433 points
U.S. stocks surge, Nasdaq Composite climbs 433 points

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks rallied on Monday on hopes China and the United States are on the brink of reaching a deal to settle...

Reclining seats join list of airline perks that now cost extra
Reclining seats join list of airline perks that now cost extra

CALGARY, Canada: Calgary-based WestJet this week became one of the first North American airlines to make reclining seats a paid upgrade,...

Trade talks in Malaysia aim to salvage Trump–Xi meeting
Trade talks in Malaysia aim to salvage Trump–Xi meeting

KUALA LUMPUR: Senior U.S. and Chinese officials began talks in Kuala Lumpur aimed at preventing their trade dispute from spiraling...

Ferrari to auction Le Mans car via crypto token for VIP clients
Ferrari to auction Le Mans car via crypto token for VIP clients

MILAN, Italy:Ferrari shifts up a gear in its digital ambitions, unveiling plans for a new crypto token that will let some of its richest...

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