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Tesla Sales Slump as Pressure Piles on Musk
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New York: Tesla's worldwide sales tumbled in the first quarter, piling further pressure on CEO Elon Musk, who faces a growing backlash for his role in overseeing US federal spending cuts under President Donald Trump.
Musk's…
Myanmar Quake Death Toll Rises Over 3,000
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Yangon: The death toll from a major earthquake in Myanmar has risen above 3,000, the ruling junta said on Thursday.
A statement from a junta spokesperson said that 3,085 deaths had been confirmed, with 341 people still missing…
Trump’s Tariffs: Reaction Around The World
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Paris: US President Donald Trump announced sweeping new tariffs Wednesday on imports from countries around the world, notably China and the European Union.
Here are the first international reactions:
China
Beijing said it…
Battery Boom Drives Bangladesh Lead Poisoning Epidemic
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Mirzapur, Bangladesh: Bangladeshi Junayed Akter is 12 years old, but the toxic lead coursing through his veins has left him with the diminutive stature of someone several years younger. Akter is one of 35 million children around…
US Deploying Second Aircraft Carrier in Middle East
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Washington: The United States is increasing its military presence in the Middle East by deploying a second aircraft carrier, bringing the total number to two.
The USS Carl Vinson will join the USS Harry S. Truman in the…
US Senator Shatters Record with 25-Hour Anti-Trump Speech
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Washington: Senator Cory Booker, a Democratic lawmaker, set a new record for the longest speech in Senate history on Tuesday, standing for more than 25 hours to vehemently protest against President Donald Trump's…
US Imposes Sanctions on Iran’s UAV, Missile Procurement Networks
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Washington: The United States has imposed sanctions on six entities and two individuals based in Iran, the UAE, and China for their involvement in procuring critical components for Iran’s UAV and ballistic missile programs.…
‘Heartbreaking’ Floods Swamp Australia’s Cattle Country
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Sydney: Whole herds of cattle have drowned in vast inland floods sweeping across the Australian outback, officials said Tuesday, as the muddy tide drenched an area the size of France.
Swollen rivers burst their banks after…
‘Tariff Man’: Trump’s Long History with Trade Wars
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Washington: Donald Trump loves few things more than talking about his affinity for tariffs, but it's nothing new—he's been saying the same thing for decades.
"To me, the most beautiful word in the dictionary is 'tariff,'"…
Trump Warns of Bombing if Iran Refuses Peace Deal
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Washington: Former US President Donald Trump has warned that Iran could face bombing if it continues its nuclear development program.
“If they don’t make a deal, there will be bombing,” Trump told NBC News in an interview late…