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Indian garment exporters reel under US tariffs

Indian garment exporters reel under US tariffs

When Donald Trump was elected, Indian garment exporter R.K. Sivasubramaniam thought the new US president would boost business and invested heavily in anticipation of a boom.

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NBA back in China after six-year absence sparked by democracy tweet

NBA back in China after six-year absence sparked by democracy tweet

The NBA returns to the lucrative China market this week with two pre-season games following a six-year absence after a team official tweeted his support for pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong.

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Energy storage and new materials eyed for chemistry Nobel

Energy storage and new materials eyed for chemistry Nobel

The development of new compounds and novel ways of storing energy are some of the research fields commentators say could be contenders for the Nobel Prize in Chemistry announced Wednesday.

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Trump unlikely to win Nobel Peace Prize, but who will?

Trump unlikely to win Nobel Peace Prize, but who will?

When it comes to this year's Nobel Peace Prize, one thing is almost certain: US President Donald Trump will not win, no matter how much he wants it. But who will?

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Qatar, Turkey to join third day of Gaza peace talks in Egypt

Qatar, Turkey to join third day of Gaza peace talks in Egypt

Qatar's prime minister and Turkish delegates will join Hamas and Israeli negotiators in Egypt on Wednesday for a third day of talks aimed at ending the Gaza war.

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Study finds women have higher genetic risk of depression

Study finds women have higher genetic risk of depression

Women are genetically at higher risk of clinical depression than men, Australian researchers found in a study published Wednesday that could change how the disorder is treated.

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Dolly Parton's sister calls for fan prayers over health issues

Dolly Parton's sister calls for fan prayers over health issues

Dolly Parton's sister on Tuesday asked fans to pray for the American country singer, who has postponed several concerts due to health issues.

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On Trump's orders, 200 troops from Texas arrive in Illinois

On Trump's orders, 200 troops from Texas arrive in Illinois

Two hundred Texas National Guard troops have arrived in Illinois, a Pentagon official said Tuesday, ahead of a planned deployment in Chicago that is strongly opposed by local Democratic officials.

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Two bodies found, two missing after Madrid building collapse

Two bodies found, two missing after Madrid building collapse

Spanish emergency services have found two bodies buried in the rubble after a building under construction collapsed in central Madrid Tuesday, with two more people still missing and several workers injured, authorities said.

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Panthers raise banner as NHL three-peat bid opens with win

Panthers raise banner as NHL three-peat bid opens with win

Swedish center Jesper Boqvist scored the winning goal in the third period to give reigning champion Florida a 3-2 victory over Chicago in the 2025-26 NHL season opener on Tuesday.

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