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US military ordered to identify $50 billion in cuts for 2026 budget
Pentagon plans $50 billion in budget cuts for US defense priorities

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The Pentagon said this week that it has asked the military to find ways to cut about $50 billion from the 2026 budget....

Hawaii State Capitol renovation could cost $100 million
Hawaii state Capitol could be closed for years to fix infrastructure

HONOLULU, Hawaii: The Hawaii State Capitol needs significant repairs, which will cost between US$50 million and $100 million and could...

US Border Patrol arrested 29,000 migrants on Mexican border in January
Border Patrol held 29,000 illegals crossing Mexico border in January

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. Border Patrol arrested 29,000 migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border illegally in January, the agency...

Magnitude 5.0, 4.7 quakes strike Culberson County, West Texas
Pair of large quakes rattle Texas oil patch; focus on water disposal

HOUSTON, Texas: Two strong earthquakes hit the Permian Basin, the largest U.S. oilfield, this week, shaking the Texas oil industry...

Vietnam tightens social media rules, limiting free speech
Report: Vietnam's new social media regulations strangle free speech

BANGKOK, Thailand: Vietnam's government has introduced new social media regulations that significantly tighten its control over online...

Record cold grips millions as US battles deep freeze
Sub-zero cold chills 95 million, shuts schools, bursts pipes

BISMARCK, North Dakota: More than 95 million people faced extreme cold on February 18 as a polar vortex sent temperatures to record...

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Netanyahu speaks to conservative leader Merz, congratulates him on victory in German polls
Netanyahu speaks to conservative leader Merz, congratulates him on victory in German polls

Tel Aviv [Israel], February 24 (ANI): Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a telephonic conversation with Christian Democratic...

Israel rebuilding north after war
Israel rebuilding north after war

Tel Aviv [Israel], February 24 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Ministry of Construction and Housing is working in a variety of ways to promote...

UAE President, Italian Prime Minister discuss strengthening bilateral relations in Rome
UAE President, Italian Prime Minister discuss strengthening bilateral relations in Rome

Rome [Italy], February 24 (ANI/WAM): UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of the Italian...

US adopting Russian narrative - EUs Kallas
US adopting Russian narrative - EUs Kallas

The blocs foreign policy chief plans to support Ukraine right now more than ever while Moscow and Washington negotiate Washington...

EUs chief diplomat backs Zelenskys refusal to hold elections
EUs chief diplomat backs Zelenskys refusal to hold elections

Although the Ukrainian leaders term ended last May, Kaja Kallas says there is no need for a vote while the conflict continues EU...

Syria's national dialogue conference set to kick off Monday
Syria's national dialogue conference set to kick off Monday

Damascus —  A long-awaited national dialogue conference intended to help chart Syria’s political future after the fall of former President...

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