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Libya’s Zawiya refinery resumes full operations after clashes

Libya's Zawiya refinery resumes full operations after heavy clashes. The facility, with a capacity of 120,000 bpd, temporarily shut down…

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ProShares GENIUS ETF Hits $17 Billion Volume on Debut

ProShares GENIUS ETF Hits $17 Billion Volume on Debut

The ProShares GENIUS Money Market ETF exploded onto the market with $17 billion in trading volume on its first day, shattering previous ETF launch records. The fund, ticker IQMM on the NYSE, holds assets matching reserve requirements for dollar-backed stablecoins under the GENIUS Act.

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Hawaiʻi County Extends Coconut Beetle Compliance Order to April

Hawaiʻi County Extends Coconut Beetle Compliance Order to April

Hawaiʻi County has extended a voluntary compliance order restricting movement of coconut rhinoceros beetle host materials in West Hawaiʻi through April 30. The measure, first issued in June 2025, targets areas with confirmed beetle detections to curb the invasive pest's spread.

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US Supreme Court Ruling Cuts Trump Tariff Powers, Lowers India Duties to 10-13.5%

US Supreme Court Ruling Cuts Trump Tariff Powers, Lowers India Duties to 10-13.5%

The US Supreme Court struck down most of President Donald Trump's emergency tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, potentially dropping duties on Indian goods to 10-13.5 percent. Trump responded hours later with a new 10 percent global baseline tariff under Section 122 of the Trade Act.

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IDFC First Bank Uncovers ₹590 Crore Fraud at Chandigarh Branch

IDFC First Bank Uncovers ₹590 Crore Fraud at Chandigarh Branch

IDFC First Bank detected fraud by employees at its Chandigarh branch involving ₹590 crore in Haryana government accounts. The bank disclosed the issue to stock exchanges on February 21 after a preliminary internal review prompted by a Haryana government department.

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IMF Urges Trinidad Reforms Amid Weak Growth Outlook

IMF Urges Trinidad Reforms Amid Weak Growth Outlook

The International Monetary Fund projects Trinidad and Tobago's GDP to grow just 0.8 percent in 2025 and 0.7 percent in 2026, urging the government to enact decisive structural reforms. Officials warn that persistent policy conflicts threaten foreign reserves and sustainable recovery.

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Thailand Urges Exporters to Target Vietnam's $268.5B Retail Surge

Thailand Urges Exporters to Target Vietnam’s $268.5B Retail Surge

Thailand's Department of International Trade Promotion called on exporters to seize Vietnam's retail and services market, which hit a five-year high of $268.5 billion in 2025. The sector grew 9.2% year-over-year amid booming modern trade and e-commerce.

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Indian Farmers Await PM Kisan 22nd Installment of Rs 2000 Amid Delays

Indian Farmers Await PM Kisan 22nd Installment of Rs 2000 Amid Delays

Millions of Indian farmers wait anxiously for the 22nd installment of Rs 2,000 under the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana as February draws to a close without an official release date. Media reports point to a possible crediting on February 24, though the Agriculture Ministry has offered no confirmation.

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Trump Tariffs, India GDP Top 5 Triggers for Indian Stocks This Week

Trump Tariffs, India GDP Top 5 Triggers for Indian Stocks This Week

Indian stocks face a volatile week ahead with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's tariff announcements, India's Q3 GDP data and monthly F&O expiry topping the list of market movers. Investors brace for sharp swings after last week's recovery from 1%+ losses.

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US GDP Growth Slows to 1.4% in Q4 2025

US GDP Growth Slows to 1.4% in Q4 2025

U.S. gross domestic product grew at a 1.4% annualized rate in the fourth quarter of 2025, down sharply from the prior period. The Bureau of Economic Analysis cited a federal government shutdown as a major drag on the expansion.

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RBI: India-EU FTA to Boost Exports, Growth Stable

RBI: India-EU FTA to Boost Exports, Growth Stable

India's central bank expects new trade pacts like the India-EU Free Trade Agreement to sharpen export competitiveness and support stable growth. The RBI highlighted these benefits in its February 2026 monthly bulletin.

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Measles Outbreak Hits Riverside County Amid Mall Closures, Freeway Work

Measles Outbreak Hits Riverside County Amid Mall Closures, Freeway Work

Riverside County health officials declared a measles outbreak in the county's western area, urging residents to verify vaccination status as cases emerge. Closures at Moreno Valley Mall due to fire safety violations compound local disruptions alongside multiyear construction on the 91 Freeway.

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HK$160M McLaren F1 Spotted Cruising Hong Kong Streets

HK$160M McLaren F1 Spotted Cruising Hong Kong Streets

A McLaren F1 supercar valued at HK$160 million turned heads on Hong Kong streets this week. Photos of the rare 1990s machine navigating city traffic spread quickly online, stunning onlookers.

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Andhra Pradesh EAGLE Wing Outlines 2026 Anti-Drug Intensification Plan

Andhra Pradesh EAGLE Wing Outlines 2026 Anti-Drug Intensification Plan

Andhra Pradesh's EAGLE Team has set a 2026 roadmap to ramp up anti-drug operations by targeting financial networks and expanding surveillance technology. Inspector General Ravikrishna announced the plan Saturday while reviewing a year of successes that eradicated ganja cultivation statewide.

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Pew Study: Americans Cite Freedoms as Top Pride Factor

Pew Study: Americans Cite Freedoms as Top Pride Factor

Americans rank freedoms and liberties as the leading reasons for national pride, according to a new Pew Research Center survey of more than 30,000 people across 25 countries. Some 22% named those values first, outpacing mentions of the economy or the American dream.

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