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New Trump administration rule makes it easier to fire career civil servants
The OPM rule says that high ranking officials could be fired for 'intentionally subverting Presidential directives'.
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In Pakistan, gold price rollercoaster pushes buyers to silver
With gold prices skyrocketing, Pakistanis are turning to buying silver to cash in on some of the bullion rush.
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Business - TSMC announces production of advanced AI chips in Japan
Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC, Asia's most valuable company, has announced plans to produce 3-nanometre cutting-edge chips in Japan. Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi lauded the announcement as "the missing…
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Bitcoin plunge continues, erasing gains since Trump’s election
The world's most popular cryptocurrency has fallen nearly 20 percent in value since the start of 2026.
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Trump appointee probes Nike over claims of bias against white workers
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's probe is latest effort by Trump administration to stymie diversity policies.
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US households become increasingly strained in diverging economy
Around the crack of dawn, a line begins forming at a strip mall in Hyattsville, Maryland, as residents ranging from students to delivery workers and federal contractors wait to sign up for food assistance.
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Business - Berlin households grapple with prolonged blackout as cold snap grips Europe
A severe cold snap has gripped Europe, causing deadly accidents and travel chaos. In the German capital Berlin, freezing temperatures have made the situation even worse for tens of thousands of households…
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Guinea puts economic hope in new iron-ore mine
Guinea’s Simandou mine is one of the largest iron ore reserves in the world. Inaugurated at the end of last year it could, if properly run make a huge difference to the country's economy. Our correspondents…
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Bethlehem lights up Christmas tree amid hopes for economic recovery
Palestinians hope first Christmas tree lighting ceremony in three years will encourage tourists to return to the city.
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Republicans swat down Democratic offer to end US government shutdown
Democratic leader Schumer offered Republicans votes to end gov't shutdown and extend the expiring healthcare subsidies.
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Commercial flights hit by US shutdown as calls grow to ground private jets
Flights have been cancelled or delayed, impacting 40 major US airports
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Honda profits tumble as Trump tariffs weigh on the carmaker
The Tokyo-based company said that strong motorcycle sales offset bigger losses.
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