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US seeks global support to block China’s access to American chips
Commerce chief seeks industry help to stop China from getting US chips

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the Trump administration is asking companies and foreign governments to help...

Trump seeks delay in US Steel-Nippon legal fight, talks ongoing
Trump administration seeks delay in Nippon Steel merger

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The Trump administration is seeking a delay in the legal battle between U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel over their blocked...

FAA to propose new rules for expanding drone deliveries
US FAA to propose rule on allowing expanded drone use

SEATTLE/WASHINGTON D.C.: U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said last week that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is...

ChinaSignature | Luoyang Bridge in Quanzhou: Nature's philosophy in tides and oyster reefs
ChinaSignature | Luoyang Bridge in Quanzhou: Nature's philosophy in tides and oyster reefs

BEIJING, March 24 (Xinhua) -- March 22 marks World Water Day, and China Water Week runs from March 22 to 28. Both aim to raise awareness...

India look to continue robust record against Bangladesh
India look to continue robust record against Bangladesh

Shillong (Meghalaya) [India], March 24 (ANI): On Tuesday, March 25, India and Bangladesh will face off for the 29th time in international...

Feature: What has the marathon craze brought to China?
Feature: What has the marathon craze brought to China?

Participants get underway in the 2025 Wuhan Marathon, central China's Hubei Province, March 23, 2025. (Xinhua/Du ZiXuan)China's Super...

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US mortgage rates rise for second week, adding pressure on buyers
Average US rate on 30-year mortgage rises slightly for second week

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The cost of borrowing for a home in the U.S. ticked up again this week, marking the second straight increase as homebuyers...

Apple TV+ bleeds $1 billion annually in costly streaming push
Apple losing over $1 billion a year on streaming service, report says

CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA: Apple's ambitious foray into streaming is proving costly, with the company reportedly losing over US$1 billion...

Gold rally gains momentum as Citi lifts target to $3,200
Citi hikes gold price target for next 3 months to $3,200 per ounce

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Gold's record-breaking rally is expected to continue, with Citi Research increasing its three-month price...

Data center safety system nearly sparked US power crisis
Big Tech's data center boom poses new risk to US grid operators

BOSTON, Massachusetts: A routine safety mechanism at data centers nearly triggered a regional power crisis last summer, highlighting...

Air France unveils luxury first-class suite to lure elite travelers
Air France renews first-class suites in battle for high-rollers

PARIS, France: Air France is making a bold bet on luxury travel with the launch of an upgraded first-class suite, aiming to attract...

US homebuilding, manufacturing jump in February, but tariff costs loom
US homebuilding, manufacturing surge; tariffs cast pall over recovery

WASHINGTON, D.C.: U.S. home construction and manufacturing activity surged in February, but rising costs from tariffs and economic...

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