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Amazon expands rural delivery network by investing $4 billion
Amazon to invest $4 billion to expand rural delivery network in US

SEATTLE, Washington: Amazon.com is ramping up its delivery game in rural America, announcing a US$4 billion investment to grow its...

Starbucks boosts staffing, slows automation push
Starbucks to beef up store staffing, go slow on automation rollout

SEATTLE, Washington: Starbucks is shifting course on its store strategy—putting people ahead of machines. The coffee giant announced...

China's factory activity shrinks at fastest pace in over a year
China's factory activity falls sharply as Trump tariffs bite

BEIJING, China: China's manufacturing sector lost steam in April, with activity shrinking at the fastest pace in over a year, as new...

Australia inflation hits 3-year low, boosting rate cut hopes
Australia's core inflation slows to 3-year low in Q1

SYDNEY, Australia: A key measure of inflation in Australia has cooled to its lowest level in three years, lending weight to expectations...

Ireland’s unemployment dips to 4.1% in April
Ireland's monthly unemployment rate drops to 4.1% in April

DUBLIN, Ireland: April 2025 saw a slight improvement in the labor market, with the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropping to...

UK grocery prices rise 3.8 percent in April, adding to consumer pressure
UK grocery inflation edges up to 3.8 percent in April, says report

LONDON, U.K.: Grocery prices in the UK rose by 3.8 percent in April, slightly higher than last month's 3.5 percent, adding more pressure...

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UK grocery prices rise 3.8 percent in April, adding to consumer pressure
UK grocery inflation edges up to 3.8 percent in April, says report

LONDON, U.K.: Grocery prices in the UK rose by 3.8 percent in April, slightly higher than last month's 3.5 percent, adding more pressure...

UK economic confidence plunges to record low, Ipsos poll reveals
Poll: Britons' confidence in economy is lowest since at least 1978

LONDON, U.K.: Britons' outlook on the economy has hit an all-time low, with public confidence plunging to its weakest point since records...

ICC unveils nominees for April's Women's Player of the Month
ICC unveils nominees for April's Women's Player of the Month

Dubai [UAE], May 5 (ANI): Three standout captains from the recently concluded the International Cricket Council (ICC) Women's Cricket...

India sending Holy Relics of Lord Buddha to Vietnam a special gesture, has generated tremendous spiritual faith: Kiren Rijiju
India sending Holy Relics of Lord Buddha to Vietnam a special gesture, has generated tremendous spiritual faith: Kiren Rijiju

Ho Chi Minh City [Vietnam], May 5 (ANI): India sending Holy Relics of Lord Buddha to Vietnam 'is a special gesture' by the government...

Dollar dips, gold soars in Trump 2.0's first 100 days
Dollar dips, gold soars in Trump 2.0's first 100 days

New Delhi [India] May 5 (ANI): The first 100 days of US President Donald Trump's second term has seen the US dollar as the worst-performing...

(SP)BRITAIN-SHEFFIELD-SNOOKER-WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP-FINAL
(SP)BRITAIN-SHEFFIELD-SNOOKER-WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP-FINAL

(250505) -- SHEFFIELD, May 5, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Mark Williams reacts during the final between Zhao Xintong of China and Mark Williams...