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US government fast-tracks energy, mining permits on federal lands
Trump move aims to cut approval times for energy projects to 28 days

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The Trump administration announced this week that it will create a fast-track approval process for energy and mining...

EU drugmakers demand higher prices to boost innovation
European pharma firms for higher drug prices in EU amid U.S. tariffs

BRUSSELS, Belgium: European pharmaceutical companies are pushing for higher drug prices across the EU, warning that current pricing...

Ukrainian drone strikes house in southern Russia - governor (VIDEO)
Ukrainian drone strikes house in southern Russia - governor (VIDEO)

The attack comes days before the 'Victory Day truce' proposed by President Vladimir Putin ...

Ukrainian drone strikes house in southern Russia governor
Ukrainian drone strikes house in southern Russia  governor

The attack comes days before the Victory Day truce proposed by President Vladimir Putin A Ukrainian drone struck a house in Russia's...

Ukraine can't reclaim lost territory - Rubio
Ukraine can't reclaim lost territory - Rubio

Kiev is not able to force the Russian army to retreat to the 2014 borders, according to the US secretary of state ...

Ukraine cant reclaim lost territory Rubio
Ukraine cant reclaim lost territory  Rubio

Kiev is not able to force the Russian army to retreat to the 2014 borders, according to the US secretary of state Ukraine will not...

International

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Automakers urge Congress to block California gas car ban
Automakers want Congress to bar California 2035 electric vehicle plan

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Major automobile companies want Congress to stop California's plan to ban the sale of gas-only cars by 2035—a rule...

Israel blamed for drone strike on Gaza protest ship
SOS issued after drones strike ship protesting Gaza blockade

Drones have struck a ship on a mission  to highlight the halting of humanitarian aid to the blockaded Gaza Strip, triggering a fire....

Trump backs coal with new orders, sparking hope in West Virginia
Trump pushes to save fading coal industry in West Virginia

FAYETTEVILLE, West Virginia: Earlier this month, U.S. President Donald Trump signed orders to allow more coal mining on federal land...

Australia’s Labor vows to hike student visa fee if reelected
Australia's Labor to hike student visa fees in pre-election pledge

SYDNEY, Australia: Australia's ruling Labor Party says it will raise the fee for international student visas to A$2,000 (US$1,279)...

Trump demands free passage for US ships through Panama, Suez canals
Trump wants US ships to travel free through Panama, Suez canals

WASHINGTON, D.C.: U.S. President Donald Trump said over the weekend that American military and business ships should be able to travel...

Singapore orders Meta to block foreign election posts
Singapore orders foreigners' Facebook posts blocked before elections

SINGAPORE: Singapore has ordered Facebook's parent company, Meta, to block Singaporeans from seeing posts made by three foreigners...