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Apple blocks Fortnite on iPhones in US, Epic Games says
Apple blocks access to video game Fortnite in US, EU, Epic Games says

STOCKHOLM, Sweden: Apple has blocked access to the popular video game Fortnite on iPhones in the United States and through Epic Games'...

Wall Street falters as America's credit rating is downgraded
Moody's AAA rating downgrade dents U.S. stock markets, dollar, bonds

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks struggled on Monday as a further downgrading of U.S. debt by Moody's sent the dollar sliding and Treasury...

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...

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Trump teaser on new F-55 warplane and upgraded F-22 Super
Trump floats possible new F-55 warplane and F-22 upgrade

DOHA, Qatar: President Donald Trump has floated the idea of a new twin-engine warplane, potentially called the F-55, along with a significant...

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...

Puerto Rico courts manufacturers amid escalating global trade war
Puerto Rico lures manufacturing to lift economy facing Trump's tariffs

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico: As the global trade war deepens, Puerto Rico is seizing the moment to lure international companies to relocate...

Tawazun Council, Airbus strengthen partnership to manufacture C295 fuel tanks in UAE
Tawazun Council, Airbus strengthen partnership to manufacture C295 fuel tanks in UAE

ABU DHABI, 20th May, 2025 (WAM) -- Tawazun Council and Airbus announced, during the Make it in the Emirates 2025, the strengthening...

Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai orders suspension of officials over delayed projects in Mungeli, GPM districts
Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai orders suspension of officials over delayed projects in Mungeli, GPM districts

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], May 20 (ANI): Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Tuesday directed strict action during a...

"Progress being made" in Russia-Ukraine conflict, Trump says after call with "nice gentleman" Putin
"Progress being made" in Russia-Ukraine conflict, Trump says after call with "nice gentleman" Putin

Washington, DC [US], May 20 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has claimed that he was doing the best he could with his Russian counterpart,...