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Saudi Arabia has begun allowing a select group of wealthy foreign residents to legally purchase alcohol, marking a significant departure from a prohibition that...
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Canada rejects claims of special FIFA World Cup visa allowing work
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NASA preps for historic crewed Moon mission after five-decade gap
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Global tech layoffs surge as AI narrative faces scrutiny
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Nearly half of Canadians say immigration has negative impact
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Trump’s tariff cut to 18% brings relief to India
US President Donald Trump’s decision to sharply reduce reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods from 50% to 18% has triggered widespread relief across India, even...