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Philippines' Duterte detained at request of International Criminal Court
Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte arrested under ICC orders

MANILA, Philippines - In a dramatic move, the International Criminal Court on Tuesday arrested the former president of the Philippines,...

Walmart faces pushback as it asks Chinese suppliers to cut prices
Walmart asks China suppliers for price cuts on Trump tariffs

BENTONVILLE, Arkansas: Walmart is pressuring some Chinese suppliers to cut prices in response to President Donald Trump's imposed U.S....

China targets 5 percent growth for 2025 amid economic uncertainty
China keeps its economic growth target at 'around 5 percent' for 2025

BEIJING, China: China has set an economic growth target of around five percent for 2025, signaling efforts to stabilize the economy...

Man disqualified from driving for next 92 years to face Bathurst court
Man caught  driving in NSW Central West despite losing license until 2117

BATHURST, NSW, Central West, Australia - A man  who has been disqualified from holding a driver's license for the next ninety-two years...

"We will host WAVES summit in Mumbai" CM Devendra Fadnavis
"We will host WAVES summit in Mumbai" CM Devendra Fadnavis

New Delhi [India], March 13 (ANI): Maharahtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced on Thursday that Mumbai will host the 'WAVES...

Belgium makes arrests in corruption probe linked to EU
Belgium makes arrests in corruption probe linked to EU

BRUSSELS —  Belgian federal prosecutors announced Thursday the arrests of several people as part of a corruption probe linked to the...

International

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Fighter jets intercept plane near Trump’s Florida home
USAF jets intercept aircraft flying in restricted zone near Mar-a-Lago

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida: Air Force fighter jets have stopped a civilian plane that entered restricted airspace near Donald Trump's...

US farmers face bankruptcy, economic uncertainty due to USDA freeze
Farmers put plans, investments on hold under USDA spending freeze

CHICAGO/WASHINGTON, D.C.: Farmers and food groups across the U.S. are laying off workers, stopping investments, and struggling to get...

South Dakota law blocks eminent domain for carbon pipelines
South Dakota law raises queries on future of massive Midwest pipeline

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota: A new South Dakota law banning the use of eminent domain for carbon capture pipelines has cast doubt on...

US intelligence agency orders DEIA officials to resign or face firing
Diversity dismissals begin at top US intelligence agency, lawyer says

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Officials working on diversity and inclusion programs at the U.S. Office of the Director of National Intelligence...

CDC study follows measles outbreak amid declining vaccination rates
US CDC plans study into vaccines and autism, sources say

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is planning an extensive study on possible links between...

US weather agency faces big layoffs under Trump’s civil service cuts
US weather agency plans to fire 1,000 in second round of cuts

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. weather agency, NOAA, plans to lay off 1,029 workers following 1,300 job cuts earlier this year. This...