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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...

Soccer

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Khelo India Beach Games reflect transformative power of sports: PM Modi
Khelo India Beach Games reflect transformative power of sports: PM Modi

Diu (Daman and Diu) [India], May 20 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday highlighted sports 'transformative force' and how...

69th edition of Ballon d'Or set to take place on September 22
69th edition of Ballon d'Or set to take place on September 22

New Delhi [India], May 19 (ANI): The 69th edition of the Ballon d'Or, football's most prestigious individual accolade, is scheduled...

Russia hosts Islamic diplomatic forum
Russia hosts Islamic diplomatic forum

More than 50 young diplomats from 20 countries attended the annual event in Kazan The Russian city of Kazan has hosted a forum of...

Khelo India Beach Games 2025: Big wins for Goa, Gujarat, Kerala; non-coastal states stay brave in soccer
Khelo India Beach Games 2025: Big wins for Goa, Gujarat, Kerala; non-coastal states stay brave in soccer

Diu (Daman and Diu) [India], May 19 (ANI): The inaugural Khelo India Beach Games 2025 (KIBG) at the Ghoghla beach in Diu got rolling...

(SP)ITALY-MILAN-FOOTBALL-SERIE A-INTER MILAN VS LAZIO
(SP)ITALY-MILAN-FOOTBALL-SERIE A-INTER MILAN VS LAZIO

(250519) -- MILAN, May 19, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Lazio's Pedro (L) scores his second goal during a Serie A football match between Inter...

(SP)ITALY-PALMA-FOOTBALL-SERIE A-PALMA VS NAPOLI
(SP)ITALY-PALMA-FOOTBALL-SERIE A-PALMA VS NAPOLI

(250519) -- PALMA, May 19, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Napoli's David Neres reacts during a Serie A football match between Parma and Napoli in...