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Richemont sales up 7% on strong jewelry demand
Cartier owner Richemont beats expectations as jewelry shines

PARIS, France: Richemont, the owner of luxury brands Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels, posted a stronger-than-expected seven percent...

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...

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Vikings to play in Ireland and UK as NFL expands global schedule
NFL to play back-to-back games in Dublin and London

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota: The Minnesota Vikings will play two international games in 2025 — one in Ireland and one in the UK — as the...

Sweden backs EU entry into Pacific trade bloc
Sweden to propose EU membership of Pacific rim free trade group CPTPP

STOCKHOLM, Sweden: Sweden plans to propose that the European Union join the Pacific Rim trading bloc, the CPTPP, aiming to create the...

Jessica Truong, Jack McEvoy to headline 'The Last Mermaid'
Jessica Truong, Jack McEvoy to headline 'The Last Mermaid'

Los Angeles [US], May 19 (ANI): Actors Jessica Truong and Jack McEvoy will be seen headlining 'The Last Mermaid', a romantic drama...

Yosuke Kubozuka to star in 'Gomusin'
Yosuke Kubozuka to star in 'Gomusin'

Los Angeles [US], May 19 (ANI): Yosuke Kubozuka has come on board for Gomusin, a Japan-UK-South Korea-set film, which will go on floors...

Trump calls for "major investigation" into Kamala Harris's celebrity endorsements during presidential campaign
Trump calls for "major investigation" into Kamala Harris's celebrity endorsements during presidential campaign

Washington DC [US], May 19 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has called for an investigation into Kamala Harris's use of celebrity endorsements...

Russia bans Western NGO
Russia bans Western NGO

Amnesty Internationals London HQ is a center of Russophobic projects, the Russian prosecutor general has claimed The Office of the...