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Union Fights Union Pacific’s $85B Norfolk Southern Deal

The proposed $85 billion merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern has hit a significant ...

  • 22 December 2025
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Trump Suspends 5 Major Wind Leases Over Defense Risks

The Trump administration has officially suspended leases for five massive offshore wind projects currently under ...

  • 22 December 2025
  • World
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Venezuela Oil Loading Stalls Amid U.S. Seizures and Hack

Loading activities at Venezuelan oil terminals have ground to a near-halt as of Monday, December ...

  • 22 December 2025
  • Business
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Suspected Drone Case at EU Research Site Dismissed

Italian prosecutors have concluded that suspected drone activity over a major European Union facility was ...

  • 22 December 2025
  • World
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U.S. Clarifies 2026 Visa Rules for Nigerians

United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, has clarified the reasoning behind upcoming visa restrictions. ...

  • 22 December 2025
  • News
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Thailand and Cambodia Push for Truce as Death Toll Hits 80

Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to hold high-level defense talks on Wednesday, December 24. This ...

  • 22 December 2025
  • World
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French Farmers Rally at Macron’s Home Against EU Deal

Local farmers launched a dawn protest on Friday morning outside President Emmanuel Macron’s residence. Despite ...

  • 19 December 2025
  • News
Beirut

Egyptian PM in Beirut to Avert Regional Escalation

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly met with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Friday to reinforce ...

  • 19 December 2025
  • World
EU

EU Approves €90 Billion Aid Package for Ukraine Through 2027

The European Union has finalized a massive financial support package for Ukraine. The bloc has ...

  • 19 December 2025
  • World
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Putin Slams Kyiv for Rejecting Diplomacy

Russian President Vladimir Putin used his annual year-end news conference on Friday to address the ...

  • 19 December 2025
  • World
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