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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...

European Union begins gradual roll-out of Entry-Exit System
European Union begins gradual roll-out of Entry-Exit System

BRUSSELS, 20th May, 2025 (WAM) -- The Council of the European Union and the European Parliament have reached an agreement that allows...

South Korea's auto exports to US drops in April (YoY) amid US tariffs: Report
South Korea's auto exports to US drops in April (YoY) amid US tariffs: Report

New Delhi [India], May 20 (ANI): South Korea's automobile exports declined in April year on year, largely due to a sharp drop in shipments...

Daily World Briefing, May 20
Daily World Briefing, May 20

Trump says phone call with Putin went very well U.S. President Donald Trump said his telephone conversation Monday morning with his...

BRITAIN-LONDON-UK-EU SUMMIT
BRITAIN-LONDON-UK-EU SUMMIT

(250519) -- LONDON, May 19, 2025 (Xinhua) -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (C), European Commission President Ursula von der...

EU slashes growth forecasts over higher U.S. tariffs, uncertainty
EU slashes growth forecasts over higher U.S. tariffs, uncertainty

The Commission has cut its predictions for real GDP growth across the 27-country bloc to 1.1 percent in 2025 and 1.5 percent in 2026....

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Russia imprisons Australian for 13 years over fighting for Ukraine
Russia jails Australian man for 13 years as he fought on Ukraine side

MOSCOW, Russia: Russia has sentenced a 33-year-old Australian man to 13 years in a high-security prison for fighting with Ukrainian...

Tajikistan decriminalizes ‘likes’ on extremist social media posts
Tajikistan decriminalizes 'liking' social media posts deemed extremist

ALMATY, Tajikistan: Tajikistan has officially removed criminal liability for liking social media posts that the government deems extremist,...

Newsom plans cuts to migrant healthcare amid $16 billion revenue hit
California Governor seeks to scale back free healthcare for migrants

SACRAMENTO, California: California Governor Gavin Newsom has proposed cutting back a free healthcare program for low-income undocumented...

19-year-old charged in planned mass shooting at US Military Base
FBI arrests Michigan teen in alleged ISIS-inspired attack plot

DETROIT, Michigan: The FBI has arrested a 19-year-old man from Michigan, Ammar Abdulmajid-Mohamed Said, for allegedly planning a mass...

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...

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...