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Boeing under fire as US officials demand stricter oversight
US official: Boeing lost trust of Americans, needs strict oversight

WASHINGTON, D.C./SEATTLE: Boeing is facing mounting scrutiny after a series of safety lapses and manufacturing issues, with U.S. Transportation...

Bird flu vaccines could curb outbreaks, but export fears stall plans
Vaccinating poultry could help cut egg prices, but US still hesitant

OMAHA, Nebraska: Vaccines could help stop bird flu and prevent the mass killing of chickens, which has driven egg prices up to nearly...

Israel resumes war on Gazan Strip
Israel breaks ceasefire, launches explosive attacks on Gaza

In spectacular fashion, Israel has upended peace talks and brought to a dramatic end the ceasefire that had paused 15-months of carnage...

45 universities under probe by Trump administration for race policies
Trump administration probes 45 universities on race policies

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. Department of Education is investigating 45 universities for possible violations of civil rights laws. ...

Gold surges past $3,000 amid global uncertainty
Gold vaults $3,000 in rush for safety from market, political worries

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Gold prices have shattered the US$3,000 per ounce barrier for the first time, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions...

Trump administration pushes food firms to drop artificial dyes
RFK Jr. tells US food companies to ban artificial dyes

NEW YORK CITY, New York: The Trump administration is pressuring major food companies to remove artificial dyes from their products,...

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Vietnam, US sign energy and minerals deals amid trade talks
US, Vietnam firms sign deals on energy and minerals

HANOI, Vietnam: As Vietnam seeks to strengthen trade ties and avoid potential U.S. tariffs, companies from both countries signed agreements...

Jaguar Land Rover opts out of EV production at Tata’s India plant
JLR shelves plan to build EVs at Tata's India plant

NEW DELHI, India: Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has decided against manufacturing electric vehicles at Tata Motors' upcoming $1 billion factory...

Virginia governor warns US must fast-track fusion or fall behind China
U.S. to fall behind China, Virginia governor warns

NEW YORK CITY, New York: The U.S. must accelerate its efforts to develop fusion energy or risk losing its edge to China, Virginia Governor...

China now dominates shipbuilding; US faces security risks
China's shipbuilding dominance poses security risk for US

WASHINGTON, D.C.: In the past 20 years, China has become the world's top shipbuilder, producing more than half of all commercial ships....

(SP)SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-FOOTBALL-FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFIER-PRESS CONFERENCE
(SP)SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-FOOTBALL-FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFIER-PRESS CONFERENCE

(250319) -- SEOUL, March 19, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Son Heung-min, captain of South Korea, attends a press conference before the FIFA World...

Terrorism an evolving challenge, use of advanced tech necessitates collaborative approach: Defence Secretary
Terrorism an evolving challenge, use of advanced tech necessitates collaborative approach: Defence Secretary

New Delhi [India], March 19 (ANI): Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh delivered the keynote address at the 14th meeting of ASEAN...

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