Kevin Costner compared to popular US president: See who Doris Kearns Goodwin, a Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer, has an ex-president in mind who she believes is like Kevin Costner. At the Oscar winner’s new show on History, The West’s promotional event, she said the Yellowstone star is similar to the 26th president, Theodore Roosevelt. “If I had to pick a president …
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Oil prices gained as US buyers covered positions ahead of the three-day Memorial Day weekend amid worries over the latest round of nuclear talks between American and Iranian negotiators. Brent crude futures settled at $64.78 a barrel, up 34 cents, or 0.54%. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures finished at $61.53, up 33 cents, or 0.54%. “I think there is …
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US President Donald Trump holds a signed executive order at the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 23, 2025. — Reuters Trump seeks to fast-track new nuclear licenses. Order directs regulatory agency to rule on new licenses in 18 months. Department of Defence to have prominent role in ordering reactors. United States President Donald Trump on Friday ordered the …
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Migrants stand near the border wall after crossing the Rio Bravo river with the intention of turning themselves in to the US Border Patrol agents, as seen from Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, April 14, 2023. — Reuters DALLAS: The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrested two Pakistani-American residents of North Texas. The arrested individuals are identified as Abdul Hadi Murshid, …
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US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent speaks to reporters before walking into the White House in Washington, US, March 13, 2025. — Reuters WASHINGTON: The United States lifted comprehensive economic sanctions on Syria on Friday, marking a dramatic policy shift following the end of Bashar al-Assad’s regime and opening the door for new investment in the war-torn country. Syria …
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A customers holds the new green colour Apple iPhone 13 pro shortly after it went on sale inside the Apple Store on 5th Avenue in Manhattan in New York City, New York, U.S., March 18, 2022. — Reuters NEW YORK/WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump wants Apple to build iPhones in the United States. But experts say doing that could take years …
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Officials arrive at the Omani embassy, where the fifth round of US-Iran talks takes place, in Rome, Italy, May 23, 2025. — Reuters Iran, US to discuss nuclear standoff in Rome. Differences over uranium enrichment put fate of talks in balance. Iran says it will hold US responsible for any Israeli strikes. DUBAI: Iranian and US negotiators will resume talks …
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A worker holds a rock at a gold mine. — Reuters/File Pakistan faces potential 29% tariff on exports to US. Kamal gives no further detail on bidding process of mines. Reko Diq seeks up to $2 billion in financing. ISLAMABAD: Pakistan plans to offer concessions to US companies to invest in its mining sector as part of negotiations with Washington …
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Horseshoe Beach, Florida, September 28, 2024. — Reuters WASHINGTON: The US is expected to face a stronger and more dangerous hurricane season this year, with more powerful storms likely to hit. But just as the risk is rising, the Trump administration is cutting jobs and funding at the country’s main weather and climate agency, — US National Oceanic and Atmospheric …
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaks during a joint press conference with Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Tehran, Iran, February 25, 2025 — Reuters Israel warning comes through CNN report, citing unnamed US officials. Iran will respond to any threat or unlawful act by Israel: Iranian FM. Fifth round of US-Iran Nuclear talks to take place in Rome on …
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