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Oil prices see minor dip as US crude stocks rise, easing supply concerns

Brent futures were down 15 cents at $75.89 a barrel by 0916 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate crude dropped 34 cents to $71.91

Nearly 90% of Japanese firms say Trump's policies hurt business: Survey

Around 72 per cent of those surveyed cited Trump's trade policies, including tariffs, as a key issue, while 26 per cent blamed worsening US-China relations, the survey found

'It's possible, it's possible': Trump hints at new trade deal with China

Trump signed a trade deal with China in January 2020. Under this agreement, China promised to protect US trade secrets, buy $200 billion worth of US products, and lower some trade barriers

Mt Everest's snow cover receded by 150 mtr this winter, reveal images

While the region saw a few small snow events early in each winter, the snow cover does not persist, suggesting that glaciers have continued to retreat

G20 foreign minister's meet underway in S Africa amid tensions with US

Rubio snubbed the meeting after an executive order by US President Donald Trump stopped foreign aid to the country

Could US aid cuts open opportunities for China to expand global influence?

Experts argue that freezing foreign aid weakens USA's soft power, allowing China to strengthen its influence, especially in Southeast Asian countries

Asian shares dip as S&P 500 continues its record rally on Wall Street

Worries about US President Donald Trump's tariff policies remain high on regional investors' minds

'It would be unfair to US': Trump on Musk's Tesla factory plan in India

India imposes nearly 100 per cent import duty on electric vehicles (EVs), making it expensive for foreign automakers to sell their cars there

Nasa planning to destroy city-killer asteroid, 2024 YR4? Know more

The latest Nasa study revealed that the city killer asteroid, 2024 YR4, has 1.5 per cent chance of hitting the earth. Space agencies across the world unite to track and deflect YR4

Indian deportees from US arrive in Panama, embassy secures consular access

The group of Indians is part of a larger group of 299 migrants sent to Panama by the US government

Reports of attacks on minorities in Bangladesh 'exaggerated': BGB chief

The BGB chief said issues related to fencing were discussed at length at their bi-annual meeting with the BSF as it was the most focussed agenda

Pope Francis 'alert and responsive' as health shows slight improvement

Pope Francis was hospitalised last Friday after a week of worsening bronchitis. On Monday (Feb 17), doctors diagnosed him with a respiratory infection caused by multiple viruses and bacteria

Trump declares himself 'king' after blocking New York's congestion pricing

Donald Trump celebrates 'victory' as federal government halts New York's congestion pricing plan, calling it a win for commuters and small businesses. State officials vow to defend the policy

Singapore suspends national meal programme following food poisoning

A total of 20 students developed symptoms such as diarrhoea, nausea and vomiting after consuming the meals

Considering buying used planes for Air Force One amid Boeing delays: Trump

Boeing has the contract to produce updated versions, based on the more modern Boeing 747-8, but delivery has been delayed

Trump backs congressional GOP push for federal govt takeover of DC

Trump complained about crime and homelessness in the district, saying, I think we should take over Washington, DC

Trump orders study on IVF expansion, urges 'radical transparency' in govt

On the campaign trail, Trump called for universal coverage of IVF treatment after his Supreme Court nominees helped to overturn Roe v. Wade

President Trump's admin to check amount of gold stored at Fort Knox

The president's comments come amid speculation over an idea that the US Treasury could revalue its gold stockpiles

EU ready to discuss lower auto tariffs with US, says bloc's trade chief

The EU commissioner said the bloc will do its "utmost" to avoid an escalatory tariff clash

IRS plans to lay off 7K probationary workers across US starting today

The layoffs affect probationary employees with roughly one year or less of service at the agency and largely include workers in compliance departments