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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...

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...

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India leads call for inclusive energy governance at BRICS Energy Ministers' meet in Brazil
India leads call for inclusive energy governance at BRICS Energy Ministers' meet in Brazil

New Delhi [India], May 20 (ANI): Union Minister Manohar Lal, who led the Indian Delegation for the BRICS Energy Ministers' Meeting...

US Supreme Court permits Trump administration to revoke legal protections for Venezuelans
US Supreme Court permits Trump administration to revoke legal protections for Venezuelans

Washington, DC [US], May 20 (ANI): The US Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Trump administration to revoke legal protections for...

Thailand, Nepal progress to Global Qualifier for ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026
Thailand, Nepal progress to Global Qualifier for ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026

New Delhi [India] May 20 (ANI): Asia's entrants for the upcoming 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier have been locked in, with...

Ireland Curtis Campher, Craig Young ruled out of three-game series against West Indies due to injury
Ireland Curtis Campher, Craig Young ruled out of three-game series against West Indies due to injury

New Delhi [India] May 20 (ANI): Ireland all-rounder Curtis Campher and seamer raig Young Chave been ruled out of the three-game series...

Why Netflix's The Eternaut is one of the most important shows to come out of Argentina in recent years
Why Netflix's The Eternaut is one of the most important shows to come out of Argentina in recent years

It all starts when a group of old friends in Buenos Aires meet for a round of the card game truco on a hot summer night. Suddenly -...

Foreign Secretary Misri briefs Parliamentary panel on External Affairs; Tharoor says satisfactory responses to various questions
Foreign Secretary Misri briefs Parliamentary panel on External Affairs; Tharoor says satisfactory responses to various questions

New Delhi [India], May 19 (ANI): The Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs had a comprehensive meeting on Monday with...