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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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Boeing clinches record jet deal with Qatar Airways during Trump visit
Qatar signs deal to buy 160 Boeing jets during Trump visit

DOHA, Qatar: Boeing secured its largest widebody aircraft deal this week, as Qatar Airways placed firm orders for 160 jets with options...

1 dead, 32 injured in tour bus crash on Los Angeles freeway
1 killed, 32 injured in bus-SUV collision on Los Angeles area freeway

LOS ANGELES, California: One person died and 32 others were hurt when a tour bus and an SUV crashed on a freeway near Los Angeles over...

US sees absolute decline in international visitor spending
Foreign travel spending in US to decline 7% in 2025, report says

NEW YORK - International travel spending in the United States is projected to decline by 7 percent in 2025, amounting to a US$12.5...

Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre welcomes five prominent cultural figures to Sard Al Thahab Award Committee
Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre welcomes five prominent cultural figures to Sard Al Thahab Award Committee

ABU DHABI, 19th May 2025 (WAM) -- The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), part of the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi...

JORDAN-AMMAN-TEA FOR HARMONY-TOURISM PROMOTION EVENT
JORDAN-AMMAN-TEA FOR HARMONY-TOURISM PROMOTION EVENT

(250519) -- AMMAN, May 19, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Guests and artists pose for a group photo during the opening ceremony of Tea for Harmony--Gansu...

CM Sukhu virtually reviews development projects in Hamirpur
CM Sukhu virtually reviews development projects in Hamirpur

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], May 19 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday virtually presided...