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The sweeping case threatens to shatter the cornerstone of the US President's economic policy.

The US Supreme Court established that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act did not give the president the power to impose the tariffs.

Crew member dies after fire on cruise ship en route to Singapore; all 271 passengers evacuated

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Passengers flying out of Thailand to pay higher departure charge from June 20

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Cat B COE price falls 5.3% to $105,001, below Cat A for the first time since 2020

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This is the second consecutive COE tender that the price of certificates for cars have fallen.

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