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U.S. stocks slide on consumer sentiment, employment reports
Disappointing data weighs on Wall Street Friday

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. jobs and consumer price data undermined Wall Street on Friday, sending the major indices sliding. Total...

Antitrust probe into Google launched by China
China launches antitrust probe into Google

HONG KONG: China has launched an antitrust investigation into Google, marking another chapter in the tense relationship between the...

Violin at NYC auction could be most expensive musical instrument sold
1714 Stradivarius violin up for auction at Sotheby's in New York

NEW YORK CITY, New York: A rare Stradivarius violin dating back to 1714 is set to go under the hammer at Sotheby's in New York on Friday,...

Italy's Fincantieri gets $9 billion order from Norwegian cruise firm
Italy's Fincantieri gets Norwegian cruise ship order worth $9 billion

ROME, Italy: Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri and Norwegian Line Holdings (NCL) have finalized a deal for four new cruise liners, marking...

Google appeals jury verdict branding Play Store as illegal monopoly
Google appeals to overturn verdict on Play Store as illegal monopoly

SAN FRANCISCO, California: Google is fighting to overturn a jury verdict that found its Play Store an illegal monopoly, urging a federal...

U.S. stocks divided Thursday, Nasdaq Composite jumps 100 points
Dow Jones slides 126 points, broader markets edge higher

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stock indices were divided Thursday, with the Standard and Poor's 500 and Nasdaq Composite holding ateady,...

Africa

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Rajnath Singh meets Fiji Defence Minister, agree to institutionalize India-Fiji Joint Working Group
Rajnath Singh meets Fiji Defence Minister, agree to institutionalize India-Fiji Joint Working Group

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 9 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday met Defence Minister of Fiji, Pio Tikoduadua...

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh meets South Sudan counterpart, review defence cooperation
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh meets South Sudan counterpart, review defence cooperation

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 9 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday met Defence Minister of South Sudan Lt Gen...

Steve Smith becomes first Australia fielder to script massive record in Test cricket
Steve Smith becomes first Australia fielder to script massive record in Test cricket

Galle [Sri Lanka], February 9 (ANI): Steve Smith etched his name into the history book in the spectrum of fielding, by becoming the...

Tom Cruise honoured with prestigious Aeronautics Medal from Aero Club of France
Tom Cruise honoured with prestigious Aeronautics Medal from Aero Club of France

Washington [US], February 9 (ANI): Tom Cruise has been honoured with the Grande Medaille of the Aero-Club de France, presented to him...

Australia finish second in WTC 2023-25 points table after series win against Sri Lanka in Tests
Australia finish second in WTC 2023-25 points table after series win against Sri Lanka in Tests

Dubai [UAE], February 9 (ANI): Following a 2-0 win against Sri Lanka in a two-match Test series away from home, Australia confirmed...

Corbin Bosch replaces injured Anrich Nortje in South Africa squad for Champions Trophy 2025
Corbin Bosch replaces injured Anrich Nortje in South Africa squad for Champions Trophy 2025

Johannesburg [South Africa], February 9 (ANI): Right-arm seamer Corbin Bosh is named as the replacement for Anrich Nortje in a 15-member...