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US homebuilding, manufacturing jump in February, but tariff costs loom
US homebuilding, manufacturing surge; tariffs cast pall over recovery

WASHINGTON, D.C.: U.S. home construction and manufacturing activity surged in February, but rising costs from tariffs and economic...

U.S. stock markets end marginally higher at week's-end
Soft day on Wall Street Friday, Dow Jones edges up 32 points

NEW YORK, New York - Uncertainty continues to plague investors on Wall Street with Friday's trading being volatile and weak. The major...

US factory output rises in February, led by auto rebound
US manufacturing output accelerates in February

WASHINGTON, D.C.: U.S. factories ramped up production in February, with a sharp rebound in motor vehicle output helping to drive manufacturing...

Israeli government asks Musk to submit tender on vehicle-provisioning
Israel invites Tesla to bid on supplying government vehicles

Elon Musk's Teslas' are in the running to take over the transport of Israel's government officials. Musk's company, Tesla Inc., has...

Trump seeks delay in US Steel-Nippon legal fight, talks ongoing
Trump administration seeks delay in Nippon Steel merger

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The Trump administration is seeking a delay in the legal battle between U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel over their blocked...

U.S. stock markets on the defensive Thursday
Wall Street struggles as continued uncertainty grips markets

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks were on the defensive Thursday as investors and traders weighed the Fed's policy decision of a day...

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NAMIBIA-WINDHOEK-NETUMBO NANDI-NDAITWAH-PRESIDENT-SWEARING-IN
NAMIBIA-WINDHOEK-NETUMBO NANDI-NDAITWAH-PRESIDENT-SWEARING-IN

(250321) -- WINDHOEK, March 21, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah (Front) speaks during a presidential inauguration ceremony...

SUDAN-KHARTOUM-SUDANESE ARMED FORCES-PRESIDENTIAL PALACE-REGAINING
SUDAN-KHARTOUM-SUDANESE ARMED FORCES-PRESIDENTIAL PALACE-REGAINING

(250321) -- KHARTOUM, March 21, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on March 21, 2025 shows the presidential palace in Khartoum, Sudan. The...

On behalf of UAE President, Shakhboot bin Nahyan attends Inauguration Ceremony of President of Namibia
On behalf of UAE President, Shakhboot bin Nahyan attends Inauguration Ceremony of President of Namibia

WINDHOEK, 21st March, 2025 (WAM) - On behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan...

Amid war's roar, Sudanese musicians drum for peace
Amid war's roar, Sudanese musicians drum for peace

Dancers from a folk troupe perform a traditional dance in Port Sudan, eastern Sudan, Feb. 26, 2025. (Photo by Urqia Elzaki/Xinhua)KHARTOUM,...

Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings is biggest rivalry of IPL: Mark Boucher
Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings is biggest rivalry of IPL: Mark Boucher

New Delhi [India] March 21 (ANI) Legendary South African wicketkeeper Mark Boucher has said that Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings...

UAE President, VPs congratulate President of Namibia on Independence Day
UAE President, VPs congratulate President of Namibia on Independence Day

ABU DHABI, 21st March, 2025 (WAM) - President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations...