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Vote count begins in Canada election defined by Trump's threats

Vote count begins in Canada election defined by Trump's threats

Votes were being counted Monday in a Canadian election that will choose a leader to confront Donald Trump's trade war and annexation threats, which the US president renewed in an election day message.

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Yamal stardust could give Barca edge on Inter Milan

Yamal stardust could give Barca edge on Inter Milan

Barcelona last reached the Champions League final a decade ago, with Lionel Messi as their torch-bearer.

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Ministry of Hajj and Umrah Emphasizes: 'No Hajj Without a Permit'

Ministry of Hajj and Umrah Emphasizes: 'No Hajj Without a Permit'

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has affirmed that the performance of Hajj rituals will only be permissible through adherence to the necessary regulations and laws, specifically by obtaining a Hajj permit for domestic pilgrims and a Hajj visa for pilgrims from abroad.

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Global Sports Brand U.S. Polo Assn. Delivers Record $2.5 Billion in Retail Sales for 2024, Targets $3 Billion and 1,500 U.S. Polo Assn. Stores

Global Sports Brand U.S. Polo Assn. Delivers Record $2.5 Billion in Retail Sales for 2024, Targets $3 Billion and 1,500 U.S. Polo Assn. Stores

U.S. Polo Assn.'s continued record growth resulted from expanding its existing footprint across all regions around the world. U.S. Polo Assn. delivered steady growth in North America, the brand's largest market, and continued to gain market share in the other established regions of Western Europe, Middle East and Latin America. In addition, U.S. Polo Assn. is significantly growing in emerging markets for the brand such as Asia Pacific and Eastern Europe. Finally, U.S. Polo Assn. is considered the largest and fastest growing menswear brand in India, with the brand targeting a billion dollars of retail sales in the country in the coming years. U.S. Polo Assn. will also be actively launching several new strategic markets in 2025 including Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Poland and Thailand.

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Trump targets US 'sanctuary cities' in migrant crackdown

Trump targets US 'sanctuary cities' in migrant crackdown

Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday to crack down on "sanctuary cities" that defy his hardline immigration policies, as the US president closes in on his first 100 days back in office.

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Mexico agrees to send water to US after Trump threatens tariffs

Mexico agrees to send water to US after Trump threatens tariffs

Mexico has agreed to immediately provide water to the United States to reduce shortfalls under a decades-old treaty at the center of a diplomatic spat, the two countries said Monday.

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Amazon launches first Starlink-rival internet satellites

Amazon launches first Starlink-rival internet satellites

Amazon on Monday launched its first batch of Project Kuiper internet satellites, marking the start of its push to rival Elon Musk's Starlink.

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US lost seven multi-million-dollar drones in Yemen area since March

US lost seven multi-million-dollar drones in Yemen area since March

The United States has lost seven multi-million-dollar MQ-9 Reaper drones in the Yemen area since March 15, a US official said Monday, as the Navy announced a costly warplane fell off an aircraft carrier into the Red Sea.

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Power outage brings chaos to Spain and Portugal

Power outage brings chaos to Spain and Portugal

Lights flickered back to life in Spain and Portugal late Monday after a massive blackout hit the Iberian peninsula stranding passengers in trains and hundreds of elevators while millions saw phone and internet coverage die.

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Bucks blow as Lillard suffers torn Achilles: team

Bucks blow as Lillard suffers torn Achilles: team

Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard will miss the remainder of the NBA season after suffering a torn left Achilles tendon during his team's playoff defeat to the Indiana Pacers, his team confirmed on Monday.

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