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U.S. stocks extend losses on tariff concerns

New York, Feb 4 (UNI) U.S. stocks ended lower on Monday, as investors reacted to the Donald Trump administration's planned tariff rollout.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 122.75 points, or 0.28 percent, to 44,421.91. The S&P 500 sank 45.96 points, or 0.76 percent, to 5,994.57. The Nasdaq Composite Index shed 235.49 points, or 1.20 percent, to 19,391.96.
Six of the 11 primary S&P 500 sectors ended in red, with technology and consumer discretionary leading the laggards by losing 1.80 percent and 1.35 percent, respectively. Meanwhile, consumer staples and utilities led the gainers by going up 0.68 percent and 0.46 percent, respectively.
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Iran welcomes desire of Armenia, Azerbaijan to conclude peace treaty – Foreign Ministry

14 Mar 2025 | 2:48 PM

Tehran, Mar 14 (UNI) Iran welcomes the desire of Armenia and Azerbaijan to conclude a peace treaty, this is an important step towards establishing peace, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baqaei said on Friday.

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U S ramps up sanctions on Russia's oil, gas, banking sectors

14 Mar 2025 | 2:44 PM

Washington, Mar 14 (UNI) The United States is tightening restrictions on Russia's oil, gas and banking sectors by limiting their access to U.S. payment systems, according to CBC News.

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Myanmar to compete in 2025 Sepak Takraw World Cup

14 Mar 2025 | 2:40 PM

Yangon, Mar 14 (UNI) Myanmar will compete in the 2025 Sepak Takraw World Cup in Bihar, India from March 20 to 25, the Myanmar Sepak Takraw Federation said Friday.

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600 Afghan drug users reintegrate with families after recovery

14 Mar 2025 | 1:24 PM

Kabul, Mar 14 (UNI) At least 600 drug users have recovered and reintegrated with their families after receiving medical treatment in a rehabilitation center in south Afghanistan's Kandahar province, the local media outlet TOLOnews reported on Friday.

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China ready to defend principles of non-alignment with Russia, Iran – Wang Yi

14 Mar 2025 | 1:22 PM

Beijing, Mar 14 (UNI) China is ready to defend the principles of non-alignment with Russia and Iran and not targeting third parties in order to return to negotiations as soon as possible, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Friday.

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