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India-Russia Trade Surges To $60 Billion
Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow to discuss bilateral ties, with trade between the two nations increasing four-fold in five years
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Bezos' Ex-Wife Drops Book Featuring Sex-Crazed President
MacKenzie Scott's new novel 'Last Days in Two Nations' explores a dystopian society, as she donates over $26 billion to various causes through Yield Giving since 2019
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US Labor Day 2026 Falls on Sept 7
The federal holiday, which became law in 1894, recognizes the important role workers played in the country's growth and development, with this year's celebration taking place on Monday, September 7
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Iran Discovers 200 Billion Cubic Metres Of Natural Gas
The discovery, announced by Petroleum Minister Mohsen Paknejad, includes over 160 billion cubic metres of recoverable gas and comes amid US-Israeli strikes on Iran's energy sector
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Glucksmann Enters 2027 French Presidential Race
Centre-left politician Raphaël Glucksmann announces bid, challenging far-right leader Marine Le Pen and hard-left leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon
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Macron Hosts Saudi Crown Prince for 2-Day Visit
French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss regional issues and sign agreements on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!health, transport, and energy
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10,000 March in Sweden Climate Protest
Thousands gather in Stockholm to demand action on climate change ahead of the country's general election on September 13, where the issue is a top concern for voters
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Fontainebleau Forest Reopens
10% remains closed after wildfire destroys part of France's beloved getaway near Paris
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1,000+ Launches
US to rival China in Moon race with daily launches, backed by Trump's new space policy and SpaceX's 10,000 flights per year plan
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Rodrigues-Birkett Takes Lead
Guyanese ex-minister edges out Grynspan and Grossi in UN chief straw poll with 8 'encourage' votes
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Iran Allows Iraqi Oil Tankers to Pass Through Hormuz
The move comes ahead of new US economic sanctions scheduled to be announced on Monday, amid ongoing tensions between the two countries
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E-Hawks Eye Strong Season
The Emmetsburg E-Hawks football team is gearing up for the 2026 season, looking to build on their 6-3 record from last year, with their first game against Estherville Lincoln Central on August 28th
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Sword Attack Injures 3 At Swedish School
Former student, 18, detained after wounding two boys, 12 and 17, in Fagersta high school attack
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TikTok Pays $400M
Social media giant settles US lawsuit over child privacy violations with $300 million paid immediately
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Trump Denies Directing Bessent to Intervene in Bond Market
US President Trump says Bessent, a former hedge fund manager, made the decision to increase Treasury repurchases independently, amid concerns over rising US debt and inflation
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Lula Leads Bolsonaro 47-43%
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva retains his lead over Senator Flavio Bolsonaro ahead of the October election, with a narrowing gap between the two candidates
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Pope Urges Gaza Reconstruction
Pope Leo XIV appeals to global authorities to support people of Gaza still suffering greatly
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54% of Americans Drink
Alcohol consumption hits 84-year low, with 178,000 annual deaths prompting a health-conscious U-turn.
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Seth Rogen, Danny Boyle Join TIFF
Over 70 sessions and events planned for inaugural market event featuring Mo Abudu and Colman Domingo
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Trump Eases Ground Beef Quotas
The Trump administration will temporarily ease some ground beef import quotas for 90 days to address trade and supply issues
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MPS Bids €34bn for Banco BPM and Banca Generali
The Italian bank aims to counter Intesa Sanpaolo's takeover bid and create a new European banking giant with a pro forma market capitalisation of around €80 billion
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Aisha Wahab Makes History
California state senator becomes first Afghan American elected to US Congress, defeating fellow Democrat Melissa Hernandez in special election