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California fast food restaurants ordered to pay staff $20 an hour

SACRAMENTO, California: Fast food workers will now receive $20 per hour in California, after the governor signed a fast food ...

In $10 billion deal, China Eastern Airlines to acquire 100 more planes

BEIJING, China: In a deal worth US$10 billion at list prices this week, state-owned carrier China Eastern Airlines announced that ...

China says Evergrande chairman being investigated for 'illegal crimes'

BEIJING, China: This week, China Evergrande Group said its founder and chairman, Hui Ka Yan, is being investigated over suspected ...

Trial starts in California of Tesla Model 3 Autopilot fatality

RIVERSIDE COUNTY, California: In his opening statement this week in the first U.S. trial over allegations that a car autopilot ...

FTC takes Amazon to court for monopolizing online marketspace

SEATTLE, Washington: As part of Washington's efforts to stop Big Tech from monopolizing the most lucrative parts of the internet, ...

Saudia Arabia welcomes EV maker Lucid's first international factory

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia: As part of Riyadh's efforts to further Saudi Arabia's electrification drive, electric vehicle (EV) maker Lucid announced ...

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, ...

Air Canada to acquire 18 787 Dreamliners from Boeing

OTTAWA, Canada: As part of its plan to capitalize on strong travel demand and deploy fuel-efficient airplanes, this week, Air ...

Adidas launches newest running shoes costing $500

LONDON, UK: This week, Adidas' newest running shoes, the Adizero Adios Pro Evo 1, went on sale for US$500. Worn ...

U.S. stocks struggle, techs however eke out minor gain

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks remained on a slippery slope on Wednesday as interest rates continued to hover ...

Company says, ChatGPT will hear and speak with users

SAN FRANCISCO, California: In a major update that will move it closer to popular artificial intelligence (AI) assistants, such as ...

Nissan to make only EV models for Europe by 2030

YOKOHAMA, Japan: Joining a growing number of carmakers that are shifting to electric vehicles (EV) by the end of the ...

China's bond market issuances hit 6.63 trln yuan in August

BEIJING, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) -- Bond issuances in China totaled 6.63 trillion yuan (about 923.42 billion U.S. dollars) in August, ...

Air denial, combat ability key for Taiwan to defy Beijing's unification agenda: Report

Taipei [Taiwan], October 2 (ANI): Taiwan needs to preserve its combat capabilities and leverage asymmetric warfare strategy to counter China's ...

Are NFTs really dead and buried? All signs point to 'yes'

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are in dire straits. With the market in a severe downturn, it's safe to assume the NFT ...

'Royal' UK borough declares it's nearly broke

Berkshire council, home to Windsor Castle, is more than $240 million in debt and is running a high risk of ...

Pak's Federal Investigation Agency offloads 16 alleged beggars from Saudi Arabia-bound flight

Islamabad [Pakistan], October 1 (ANI): The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has intercepted and offloaded 16 alleged 'beggars' disguised as Umrah ...

Most royal of UK boroughs declares it's nearly broke

Berkshire council, home to Windsor Castle, is more than $240 million in debt and runs high risk of insolvencyThe United ...

Under 'proud dad,' playoff-bound Marlins face Pirates

(Photo credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports) The visiting Miami Marlins could be at less than their best Sunday for their ...

New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins tests positive for Covid

Auckland [New Zealand], October 1 (ANI): New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has tested Covid positive at a time when ...

Myanmar earns over 7.3 bln USD in export in nearly 6 months

YANGON, Oct. 1 (Xinhua) -- Myanmar earned over 7.3 billion U.S. dollars in export earnings in nearly six months of ...

Biden reaffirms support to Ukraine as government shutdown is narrowly averted

Washington [US], October 1 (ANI): In a high-stakes situation, United States (US) President Joe Biden has reaffirmed his commitment to ...

Currency conversion fee receipt issued by RBI doing rounds is fake: PIB Fact Check

New Delhi [India], October 1 (ANI): A receipt allegedly issued by the Reserve Bank of India for payment of Rs ...

China's manufacturing PMI bounces back to expansion territory in September

© Provided by Xinhua BEIJING, Oct. 1 (Xinhua) -- The purchasing managers' index (PMI) for China's manufacturing sector came in ...

Roundup: Biden signs stopgap funding bill on brink of gov't shutdown

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Joe Biden on Saturday night signed a 45-day stopgap funding bill, just a ...

"Say goodbye to dysfunctional BJP govt": Congress leader Chidambaram in Rameswaram

Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 1 (ANI): Congress MP and former Union Minister P Chidambaram slammed the Centre over inflation, ...

South American country boasts world's fastest-growing economy

Guyana's GDP is expected to surge about 115% in the next five yearsGuyana's economy is on track to more than ...

US: Senate passes stopgap funding bill, averts shutdown till mid-November

Washington DC [US], October 1 (ANI): The United States Senate passed a stopgap funding measure on Saturday evening within its ...

Apple to Fix Software Bug Making iPhone 15 Models Too Hot to Handle

Apple is blaming a software bug and other issues tied to popular apps such as Instagram and Uber for causing ...

Saudi Arabia projects 2024 budget deficit at 1.9 pct of GDP

RIYADH, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) -- Saudi Arabia announced Saturday its preliminary budget statement for 2024 with an expected 1.9 percent ...

With Federal Shutdown Looming, House Passes Stopgap Funding

WASHINGTON - The U.S. House of Representatives voted Saturday to fund the federal government for 45 days, potentially averting a ...

With US Federal Shutdown Looming, House Leader Changes Tactics

WASHINGTON - U.S. Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy dramatically changed tactics Saturday, offering a bill that would fund the ...

Factory Activity in China Grows for First Time in 6 Months

BEIJING - China's factory activity in September recorded its first expansion in six months, an official survey said Saturday, providing ...

Pakistan notifies hike in LPG price by PKR 20 per kg, domestic cylinder price touches PKR 3079

Islamabad [Pakistan], September 30 (ANI): Dealing a further blow to the people already saddled with mounting inflation, Pakistan's Oil and ...

RBI extends deadline to exchange Rs 2,000 banknotes till October 7

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 30 (ANI): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced an extension of the deadline for ...

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New $5.2 billion battery factory to be built in Canada

STOCKHOLM, Sweden: Swedish lithium-ion battery producer Northvolt announced this week that it would build a $5.2 billion gigafactory in the ...

California fast food restaurants ordered to pay staff $20 an hour

SACRAMENTO, California: Fast food workers will now receive $20 per hour in California, after the governor signed a fast food ...

In $10 billion deal, China Eastern Airlines to acquire 100 more planes

BEIJING, China: In a deal worth US$10 billion at list prices this week, state-owned carrier China Eastern Airlines announced that ...

China says Evergrande chairman being investigated for 'illegal crimes'

BEIJING, China: This week, China Evergrande Group said its founder and chairman, Hui Ka Yan, is being investigated over suspected ...

Trial starts in California of Tesla Model 3 Autopilot fatality

RIVERSIDE COUNTY, California: In his opening statement this week in the first U.S. trial over allegations that a car autopilot ...

FTC takes Amazon to court for monopolizing online marketspace

SEATTLE, Washington: As part of Washington's efforts to stop Big Tech from monopolizing the most lucrative parts of the internet, ...

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