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U.S. embassy, GenLab join forces in Dhaka for air quality solutions

DHAKA, Bangladesh - According to U.S. Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas, addressing Dhaka's air quality problem is essential for public ...

Senate Committee to grill Attorney General on hurdles in IP gas pipeline project

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - According to a high-ranking government official who briefed a parliamentary panel on Wednesday, although Pakistan has accelerated ...

Nepali health workers strike demanding protection against attacks, vandalism

KATHMANDU, Nepal - On Thursday, the National Human Rights Commission expressed its grave concern over attacks and mistreatment of medical ...

S. Korea sends signal to north with large military parade

SEOUL, South Korea: Marking a tougher stand against North Korea, South Korea held its first large-scale military parade in over ...

US plans hotline with China to prevent crisis in space

WASHINGTON D.C.: In an interview with Reuters this week, U.S. commander General Chance Saltzman said the United States Space Force ...

Famous Uyghur scholar gets life sentence from court in China

BEIJING, China: A respected Uyghur scholar, known for her extensive work in studying Uyghur folklore and traditions, has been sentenced ...

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U.S. stock markets finish Friday mixed over Congress mayhem

NEW YORK, New York - Stock prices were punctured Friday bringing to an end the 'flash in the pan' rally ...

Fire risks force Hyundai, Kia to recall 3.37 million vehicles in US

WASHINGTON D.C. Due to internal brake fluid leaks that can cause an electrical short and could lead to engine fires, ...

US adds three Chinese companies to entities using Uyghur forced labor

WASHINGTON D.C. As part of its efforts to remove goods made by Uyghur forced labor from the U.S. supply chain, ...

Global aluminum output at record high in August with demand from China

LONDON, UK: In August, global production of primary aluminum hit an all-time high, with production running at an annualized rate ...

U.S. stocks rise as dollar loses steam

NEW YORK, New York - Easing pressure on U.S. Treasury yields boost stocks on American markets Thursday. Gains however were ...

Ford puts Michigan EV battery plant work on hold due to union issues

DEARBORN, Michigan: Due to concerns about its ability to operate competitively while it is locked in broader union contract negotiations, ...