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Starbucks to Pay $35M to NYC Workers

Home World News Starbucks to pay $35M to NYC workers in settlement as ongoing strike draws pols to picket line Workers and the company dispute the extent and impact of the strike, but Mamdani, Sanders and some state and city officials sought to amplify the baristas' message by mingling with scores of strikers and supporters

US Assumes G20 Presidency: ‘The Best Is Yet to Come’

Home World News 'The best is yet to come': United States, as it assumes presidency of G20 The rotating presidency was previously held by Brazil; before that, in 2023, the presidency was held by India. The next G20 Summit is slated to be held in the US city of Miami, Florida, in 2026. By CNBCTV18.com 

Costco Joins Lawsuits Seeking Tariff Refunds

Home World News Costco joins companies suing Trump administration for refunds if tariffs fail Costco’s lawyers wrote that the complaint, filed on November 28 in the US Court of International Trade, was prompted due to the uncertainty that refunds will be guaranteed for all businesses that have been paying duties if the Supreme Court declares

WHO backs GLP‑1 therapies for obesity, warns access limited

Home World News WHO backs use of GLP-1 therapies for obesity, warns access will remain limited WHO issues first guideline on GLP-1 therapies for obesity, recommending semaglutide, tirzepatide, and liraglutide for adults, with diet and exercise, but access remains limited globally. By Reuters  December 2, 2025, 12:03:51 AM IST (Published) The World Health Organization on

US, UK Agree Deal on Drug Tariffs and Pricing

Trump administration and UK agree on tariff-free imports of pharmaceuticals, reducing NHS rebates and changing drug pricing practices for major drugmakers. By Bloomberg  December 1, 2025, 9:36:52 PM IST (Published) The Trump administration has reached an agreement with the UK to allow tariff-free imports of pharmaceutical products in exchange for a significant reduction in rebates

Modi promises continued support to Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah

Home World News PM Modi speaks to Lankan president, assures continued support in post-cyclone rehab In a telephone conversation, Modi expressed condolences for the loss of lives and devastation in Sri Lanka, and said the people of India stood in firm solidarity and support with the people of the island nation in this hour of

Flooding recovery underway in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand

Home World News Flooding recovery efforts underway in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand as death tolls rise Some areas of Indonesia remained unreachable after the disaster damaged roads and downed communications lines, with residents in impacted areas relying on aircraft delivering supplies. Flooding displaced 290,700 people in North Sumatra, West Sumatra and Aceh provinces, the National

Oxford names ‘rage bait’ 2025 Word of the Year

Home World News 'Rage bait’ named Oxford University Press word of year as outrage fuels social media traffic in 2025 Oxford University Press named “rage bait” as 2025’s word of the year, highlighting online content designed to provoke anger and drive engagement, surpassing “aura farming” and “biohack.” By AP  December 1, 2025, 3:54:38 PM IST

Under 100 A320s Grounded After Solar-Radiation Software Alert

Airbus says fewer than 100 A320 jets remain grounded after a software alert linked to solar-radiation data faults, as airlines race to complete updates that briefly threatened widespread disruptions. By AFP  December 1, 2025, 1:45:28 PM IST (Published) Fewer than 100 Airbus A320 jets remained grounded Monday for an urgent software update, the plane-maker said

Sheikh Hasina jailed five years in Purbachal land case

Home World News Bangladesh court sentences Sheikh Hasina to five-year jail term in land scam case On November 27, Hasina was sentenced to 21 years' rigorous imprisonment, seven years in each of the three cases filed over the Purbachal plot scam. Joy and Putul were co-accused in separate cases — one each — and were
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