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Gulf banks raise interest rates following US Federal Reserve hike

ABU DHABI, 22nd March, 2023 (WAM) -- The central banks of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Qatar raised their benchmark borrowing ...

Dow sinks 530 points after Fed rate hike

© Provided by Xinhua Fed Chair Jerome Powell said the rate-setting committee considered a pause in rate hikes in light ...

China Watching World's Response to War in Ukraine, Blinken Says

WASHINGTON - China is very carefully watching how Washington and the world respond to Russia's invasion of Ukraine but has ...

Streaking Cavs set to take on slumping Nets

While the Cleveland Cavaliers appear to be peaking at the right time in a bid to secure home-court advantage in ...

Bianca Andreescu knocks off Emma Raducanu in Miami

Bianca Andreescu drilled seven aces en route to a 6-3, 3-6, 6-2 victory over Emma Raducanu on Wednesday in a ...

Report: Raiders sign TE Austin Hooper to one-year deal

The Las Vegas Raiders signed tight end Austin Hooper to a one-year, $2.75 million contract with an upside of $3.5 ...

6.5 magnitude earthquake hits Argentina's San Antonio de los Cobres

San Antonio de los Cobres [Argentina], March 23 (ANI): An earthquake of magnitude 6.5 on the Richter scale struck 84 ...

US Fed Raises Key Rate by Quarter-Point Despite Bank Turmoil

WASHINGTON - The Federal Reserve extended its year-long fight against high inflation Wednesday by raising its key interest rate by ...

Why Lent is the perfect time to spiritually prepare for revolution

It was around this time of year back in 1763 that Filipino rebels rode into Sinait on horseback, shouting "in ...

Portland places F Nassir Little in concussion protocol

The Portland Trail Blazers placed forward Nassir Little in the concussion protocol on Wednesday. Little was injured in Sunday night's ...

Astros 2B Jose Altuve undergoes thumb surgery

Astros second baseman Jose Altuve underwent surgery on his right thumb in Houston on Wednesday. The team added that Altuve ...

Capitals desperate for win against lowly Blackhawks

The Washington Capitals need to reverse course in a hurry if they wish to punch their ticket to the playoffs ...

4 killed, 80 injured in Afghanistan earthquake

Kabul [Afghanistan], March 23 (ANI): At least four people have been killed and about 80 others were injured in an ...

Clippers G/F Paul George (knee) out 2-3 weeks

Los Angeles Clippers swingman Paul George will miss 2 to 3 weeks after sustaining a sprained right knee in Tuesday ...

U.S. on edge over possible Trump indictment

Law enforcement in major U.S. cities, including New York City and Washington, D.C., have ramped up security this week.WASHINGTON, March ...

Pelicans' Zion Williamson (hamstring) to resume on-court activities

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson was cleared for on-court activities on Wednesday, more than 11 weeks since he strained ...

Apple TV brings back baseball, but at a cost

Apple is bringing back its weekly "Friday Night Baseball" coverage for a second season, but this time around, it won't ...

Instagram is putting ads in search results

Los Angeles [US], March 22 (ANI): Instagram users may soon see ads in search results. As per TechCrunch, Meta is ...

US trying to cover up Nord Stream sabotage role Seymour Hersh

The CIA has been told to provide the media with an alternative story for the pipeline's destruction, the veteran journalist ...

Transgender lawmaker wins Woman of the Year award

Leigh Finke began her role as a US state representative less than three months agoLeigh Finke, a transgender former journalist ...

Pacific nation expresses concern at China port deal

Samoa has cautioned that Beijing's contract with Solomon Islands may ?morph into something else?The awarding of a contract to a ...

Ex-US Marine accused of helping China was lured to Australia

Sydney [Australia], March 22 (ANI): Former US Marine charged with training Chinese pilots may have been 'lured' from China to ...

Wizards F Kyle Kuzma (ankle) out vs. Nuggets

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma has been ruled out of Wednesday's home game against the Denver Nuggets due to a ...

US: 2 adult victims injured in Denver East High shooting

Denver (Colorado) [US], March 22 (ANI): At least two people were hospitalised in a shooting at East High School in ...

Luka Doncic likely to play in key game vs. Warriors

Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd received welcome news as he prepared his team for Wednesday night's crucial game against the ...

Defending champion Iga Swiatek withdraws from Miami Open

Miami [US], March 22 (ANI): Defending champion and World No.1 Iga Swiatek has been forced to withdraw from the Miami ...

World No. 1 Iga Swiatek (rib) out of Miami Open

World No. 1 and defending champion Iga Swiatek pulled out of the Miami Open on Wednesday due to a rib ...

Win-win water partnerships avert global crisis, says UN report

"There is an urgent need to establish strong international mechanisms to prevent the global water crisis from spiraling out of ...

Ohio State, C.J. Stroud lead off huge week of pro days

Quarterback C.J. Stroud met with the Carolina Panthers on Tuesday night ahead of Ohio State's well-attended pro day in Columbus, ...

Wolves' Karl-Anthony Towns to return vs. Hawks

The Minnesota Timberwolves are expecting a boost to their playoff hopes on Wednesday as standouts Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards ...

Winding paths bring Texas, Xavier to redemption intersection in K.C.

Two wins shy of the Final Four, redemption stories intersect in Kansas City when the Texas Longhorns and Xavier Musketeers ...

Another 50 US banks could fail ex-Lehman VP

The former senior executive says the Fed must cut rates and guarantee deposits held by regional lendersThe banking crisis could ...

US must respond to Nord Stream accusations Mexican president

Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has called on Washington to answer claims about the pipeline sabotageMexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador ...

Trump wants to be handcuffed in court media

The former US president has indicated on social media that he expects to be arrested in hush-money caseFormer US president ...

Moscow's missile defenses beefed up

An upgrade of the Russian capital's defenses will be finished by the end of the year, it has been announcedThe ...

10 Chinese planes, 2 naval ships detected around Taiwan

Taipei [Taiwan], March 22 (ANI): Taiwan on Tuesday tracked 10 Chinese military aircraft and 2 naval ships around the country, ...

Philippine President Says New Sites Selected for US Forces

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says the locations of four new military bases that will house a rotating crew of ...

Xi departs Russia but fails to achieve breakthrough in Ukraine conflict

Moscow [Russia], March 22 (ANI): Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Wednesday departed Russia after pledging to deepen ties with President ...

Another 50 US banks could fail ex-Lehman banker

Former Lehman Brothers executive says the Fed must cut rates and guarantee deposits held by regional lendersThe banking crisis could ...

Oilers aim to pick on road-struggling Coyotes

The Edmonton Oilers will take a four-game winning streak into their Wednesday night home game against the team with the ...

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Australian river town reports millions of dead fish

MENINDEE, Australia: After recent floods and hot weather, millions of dead fish have washed up in southeastern Australia, which authorities ...

Idaho to OK death by firing squad when drugs not available

BOISE, Idaho: Under a bill passed by the Idaho Legislature thios with a veto-proof majority, the state will allow firing ...

California joins with drugmaker to manufacture affordable insulin

SACRAMENTO, California: The state of California and generic drug manufacturer Civica have announced a 10-year partnership to produce affordable, state-branded ...

Newly signed Wyoming law outlaws use of abortion pill

CHEYENNE, Wyoming: A Wyoming bill outlawing the use or prescription of medication abortion pills, which was passed by the state's ...

US, states using cloud seeding to generate rain in west

DENVER, Colorado: The Southern Nevada Water Authority has voted to accept a $2.4 million grant from the US Bureau of ...

Wet winter ends three year California drought

WASHINGTON D.C.: The US government has reported that the exceptionally wet winter in California this year will offer relief from ...

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