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The renewal of the agreement just before President Joe Biden leaves office "denies the incoming administration a chance to weigh in on this highly controversial agreement," they said, urging the administration to "reverse course." The agreement was extended in 2018, and it was given temporary extensions last year and this year to allow for negotiations as the tech war between the two countries has escalated.

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Thursday night that the Federal Aviation Administration is planning to grant temporary flight restrictions over some of New York's critical infrastructure sites.

After the recent MLS cup ratings news. I think it's officially over for soccer in this country. We have to stop trying to make it happen. Just have to accept the truth.

Second seed Novak Palombo has added his name to the honour roll in the 12-and-under category at the…

BOSTON — The Bulls aren’t interested in all-world college prospect Cooper Flagg.

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This iconic scooter to get new electric avatar

Jalen Green scored 22 of his game-high 34 points in the third quarter as the host Houston Rockets built upon a first-quarter run to defeat the New Orl

Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket after the Brisbane Test against Australia. The 38-year-old's unexpected decision prompted tributes from teammates like Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri, along with celebrities and fans. Ashwin responded with a mix of gratitude and humor on social media, marking the end of his illustrious cricketing career.

December 20 – The Romanian Football Federation (FRF) and the Romanian Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF) launched a financial education manual dedicated to football players aged 10-16, to support them in managing their personal finances and making informed financial decisions both during and after their sports career.

Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, and his wife Peng Liyuan, wave to the crowd in south China's Macao Special Administrative Region, December 20, 2024. Xi left Macao on Friday after concluding a series of activities here. /Xinhua

The Indian rupee hit a record low against a strengthening US dollar, crossing 85.0975 in early Friday trading. Robust US economic data and the Federal Reserve's hawkish stance fueled dollar demand. The dollar index neared a two-year high, impacting the rupee. Traders anticipate further rupee decline, moderated by RBI interventions.

A single, unified data security platform to tackle evolving security threats, deepfakes at scale, and the arrival of quantum-resistant defences are among the cybersecurity trends in 2025, says global cybersecurity firm Palo Alto Networks.

Amara Raja Energy & Mobility's shares surged after Hyundai Motors India (HMIL) announced a partnership to use AMARON's India-made AGM batteries in its domestic lineup. HMIL aims to integrate these batteries by Q4 FY2024-25, becoming the first Indian auto OEM to utilize localized AGM technology. These batteries exceed conventional ones in durability and are better suited for Indian driving conditions.

1. Amazon workers strike, threatening holiday package delays in some cities  The Washington Post
2. Amazon workers are striking at multiple delivery hubs. Here’s what you should know  The Associated Press
3. Thousands of Amazon drivers have gone on strike in the thick of the holiday package season  CNN
4. Teamsters Launch Largest Strike Against Amazon in American History  International Brotherhood of Teamsters

Cameron Dicker of the Los Angeles Chargers made the first successful fair-catch kick in the NFL since 1976 on Thursday night.

Kandy [Sri Lanka], December 20 (ANI): Jaffna Titans thoroughly dominated the first edition of Lanka T10 Super League and Hambantota Bangla Tigers during the tournament. But the Tigers roared back when it was most needed against the same opposition. Hambantota Bangla Tigers were crowned the first champions after they defeated Titans by 26 runs in the title clash. Bangla Tigers had put up a big total of 133/7 on the board i

New Delhi [India], December 20 (ANI): A private school in Delhi's Dwarka area received a bomb threat on Friday, police said. In response to the threat, emergency response teams have been dispatched to the school and classes have been shifted to online mode, Delhi Police said. Further details are awaited. This is not the first instance of such threats disrupting schools in the national capital. On December 14, the Delhi Po

By Suvir SaranNew Delhi [India], December 20 (ANI): In Mumbai, not long ago, I met a surgeon--one of the most alpha-looking, hirsute humans I've ever encountered. Every inch of them radiated brute physicality, their presence primal in its intensity. Yet they considered themselves non-binary. Their truth defied the language of stereotypes and the rigid codes society has etched into our perceptions of gender. I found myself

(Photo credit: Amy Kontras-Imagn Images) No. 15 Houston will look to close its nonconference schedule with a fourth straight win as Texas AM-Corpus Christi comes to town on Saturday. Houston is coming off a balanced 78-49 win over Toledo on Wednesday as five Cougars scored in double figures, led by reserve Terrance Arceneaux's 16 points. Houston beat Butler by 28 and Troy by 20 in its two previous games after closing Nov

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday blamed Alphabet's YouTube for slowing speeds on the video hosting platform in Russia

(Photo credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images) Santi Aldama scored 21 points and grabbed 14 rebounds for the Memphis Grizzlies, who drained a franchise-best 27 3-pointers and shot 54 percent to overwhelm the visiting Golden State Warriors 144-93 on Thursday. It was the second-biggest win in terms of margin in Grizzlies history, trailing only a 152-79 rout of the Oklahoma City Thunder on Dec. 2, 2021. The Warriors matched the

BAGHDAD: Iraq sent back nearly 2,000 Syrian soldiers on Thursday to their homeland after they had sought refuge in Iraq during the advance of rebel forces that toppled President Bashar al-Assad earlier this month, according to an Iraqi military statement.

William McKegg's Medicine takes home best short form prize at the 2024 Asian Academy Creative Awards in Singapore.

Fans are treated to an appearance by The Beatles drummer during the last night of the Got Back tour.