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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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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...

Operation Sindoor still on, we remain alert and vigilant: Indian Army deploys advanced surveillance technology
Operation Sindoor still on, we remain alert and vigilant: Indian Army deploys advanced surveillance technology

Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 20 (ANI): During Operation Sindoor, which started on May 7, the Indian Army successfully destroyed...

Explainer: What to know about Trump's calls with Putin, Zelensky?
Explainer: What to know about Trump's calls with Putin, Zelensky?

After falling short on his campaign promise to quickly end the Ukraine crisis, the Trump administration has repeatedly warned that...

64 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza: civil defense
64 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza: civil defense

GAZA, May 20 (Xinhua) -- At least 64 Palestinians were killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza on Tuesday, said Mahmoud Basal, spokesperson...

NATO chief comments on Putin-Trump phone call
NATO chief comments on Putin-Trump phone call

It is a good sign that the conversation between the leaders of Russia and the US took place, Mark Rutte has said The phone call on...

26 people killed in Pahalgam, as Modi govt did not provide security: Mallikarjun Kharge
26 people killed in Pahalgam, as Modi govt did not provide security: Mallikarjun Kharge

New Delhi [India], May 20 (ANI): Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday criticised the Modi government for alleged security...