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Economic data gives welcome relief to Wall Street
Dow Jones soars 741 points on robust consumer confidence

NEW YORK, New York - Strong economic data jump-started U.S. stocks and the dollar Tuesday, a welcome reprieve after weeks of pressure...

PepsiCo cleared in FTC case over Walmart discounts
FTC drops price bias lawsuit against PepsiCo

NEW YORK CITY, New York: This week, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) dropped its lawsuit against PepsiCo, which had accused...

Builder discounts drive sales spike, but housing outlook wary
April US new home sales hit 3-year high amid price cuts

WASHINGTON, D.C.: New single-family home sales in the U.S. rose sharply in April to their highest level in over three years as builders...

CEO says health push weakened Nestle, vows return to F&B roots
Nestle refocuses on core food business after diversification misstep

VEVEY, Switzerland: Nestle is realigning its focus on its core food and beverage operations after expanding into areas like health...

Ford sues California law firms over alleged Lemon Law fee fraud
Ford accuses law firms of fraud, including billing 57-1/2 hour workday

DEARBORN, Michigan: Ford Motor Company has filed a lawsuit against several California lawyers and law firms, accusing them of cheating...

US drug launch prices double in four years, Reuters finds
Prices for new US drugs doubled in 4 years, focusing on rare diseases

BRUSSELS, Belgium: U.S. drugmakers are charging significantly more for new treatments, particularly those targeting rare diseases,...

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ASEAN Reaffirms Commitment to Myanmar Peace Process, Urges Ceasefire Extension
ASEAN Reaffirms Commitment to Myanmar Peace Process, Urges Ceasefire Extension

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - At a meeting on Tuesday in the Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur, ASEAN leaders reiterated their commitment...

COAS General Dwivedi witnesses demonstration of indigenous weapons at Babina Field Firing Ranges
COAS General Dwivedi witnesses demonstration of indigenous weapons at Babina Field Firing Ranges

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], May 28 (ANI): Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi witnessed cutting-edge demonstrations...

Ambassador Shilpak Ambule highlights 60 years of India-Singapore diplomatic ties and expanding cooperation
Ambassador Shilpak Ambule highlights 60 years of India-Singapore diplomatic ties and expanding cooperation

Singapore City [Singapore], May 28 (ANI): High Commissioner of India to Singapore, Ambassador Shilpak Ambule, highlighted the milestone...

"Pakistan has nothing to lose, dependent on IMF's drip": All-party delegation member Tejasvi Surya"Pakistan has nothing to lose, dependent on IMF's drip": All-party delegation member Tejasvi Surya
"Pakistan has nothing to lose, dependent on IMF's drip": All-party delegation member Tejasvi Surya"Pakistan has nothing to lose, dependent on IMF's drip": All-party delegation member Tejasvi Surya

Panama City [Panama], May 28 (ANI): BJP MP Tejasvi Surya, who is part of the all-party delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor,...

BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari hits out at 'tukde tukde gang', calls for strict laws
BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari hits out at 'tukde tukde gang', calls for strict laws

Nadia (West Bengal) [India], May 28 (ANI): BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari said that the 'tukde tukde gang' and Pakistan sympathisers remain...

All Party-delegation led by Shashi Tharoor visits Indian Cultural Centre in Panama
All Party-delegation led by Shashi Tharoor visits Indian Cultural Centre in Panama

Panama City [Panama], May 28 (ANI): The Multiparty delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Taharoor visited the Indian Cultural Centre...

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