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Fracking transforms an Argentine town but what about the nation?
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Trump Administration Reportedly Considering Ban on Outsourcing to Indian IT Firms After Imposing 50% Tariff on Indian Goods
Posted onWashington / – After slapping a 50% tariff on Indian goods, U.S. President Donald Trump is now reportedly weighing a ban on outsourcing work to Indian IT companies, a move that could have severe repercussions for India’s multibillion-dollar technology sector. The speculation arose from a post by Lara Loomer, a prominent right-wing Trump supporter, who…
EES: Stop pretending EUs new border system is working, says airports chief
Posted on“We urgently need full flexibility for border control authorities to suspend the EES whenever needed to avoid further chaos – along with a rethink of those processes,” Schulte said. “This is about showing respect and decency for those who chose to travel to the EU, and safeguarding our reputation as a welcoming and efficient destination.”…
