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Japan’s economy shrinks, first contraction in a year
Japan's economy shrinks more than expected as US tariff hit looms

TOKYO, Japan: Japan's economy contracted for the first time in a year, shrinking at a faster pace than expected in the first quarter...

Summer could strain power supply in US, Canada, grid operator warns
Middle swath of North America at risk of power shortfalls this summer

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Parts of the U.S. and Canada may not have enough electricity this summer if hot weather causes more people to use...

Amid retail slowdown, Dick’s Sporting to acquire Foot Locker
Dick's Sporting to buy Foot Locker for $2.4 billion

CORAOPOLIS, Pennsylvania: Dick's Sporting Goods is set to acquire Foot Locker in a US$2.4 billion deal, marking the second major footwear...

Walmart warns shoppers of price hikes amid rising tariffs
Walmart shoppers to face price hikes as Trump tariffs hit

BENTONVILLE, Arkansas: Walmart shoppers are bracing for price hikes as the world's largest retailer prepares to pass on the impact...

Tyson CEO says cattle supply recovery underway
US ranchers begin rebuilding herd after 74-year low

CHICAGO, Illinois: U.S. cattle farmers have either started rebuilding their herds or are close to it, according to Tyson Foods CEO...

Tariff threat pushed US smartphone shipments up by 30% in March
US smartphone shipments rose 30% in March due to tariff concerns

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Smartphone shipments to the United States jumped 30 percent in March as manufacturers including Apple, Samsung, and...

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Egypt: Apparent Extrajudicial Killings
Egypt: Apparent Extrajudicial Killings

(Beirut) - Egyptian Ministry of Interior officers on April 10, 2025, apparently killed two men in northwest Egypt hours after their...

China opposes attacks on civilian facilities, civilians in Sudan
China opposes attacks on civilian facilities, civilians in Sudan

BEIJING, May 19 (Xinhua) -- China opposes and condemns attacks on civilian facilities and civilians in Sudan, and hopes for an early...

Suicide bombing kills 10 in African state
Suicide bombing kills 10 in African state

The bomber struck as young men queued to enlist at military base in Somalia At least 10 people were killed on Sunday when a suicide...

TRENDS holds symposium exploring cooperation between China, MENA region
TRENDS holds symposium exploring cooperation between China, MENA region

ABU DHABI, 19th May, 2025 (WAM) -- TRENDS Research & Advisory hosted a symposium titled Cooperation between China and the Middle East...

RCB ropes in Blessing Muzarabani as replacement for Lungi Ngidi
RCB ropes in Blessing Muzarabani as replacement for Lungi Ngidi

New Delhi [India], May 19 (ANI): Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have named Zimbabwe seamer Blessing Muzarabani as a replacement...

India launches diplomatic push to mobilize support against Pakistan
India launches diplomatic push to mobilize support against Pakistan

Seven delegations will visit various countries, including Russia, to present New Delhis anti-terror case against Islamabad India...