Lululemon enters sports arena with NFL apparel collaboration

Lululemon enters sports arena with NFL apparel collaboration

VANCOUVER, Canada: Lululemon is taking its athleticwear to the gridiron. The company announced a new partnership with the National...

Primark bets on Trump’s tariff shift to win US budget shoppers

Primark bets on Trump’s tariff shift to win US budget shoppers

LONDON, U.K.: Primark is betting that changing U.S. trade rules will tilt the balance in its favor, accelerating store openings and...

Majority of tourism firms in Ireland see no growth, survey shows

Majority of tourism firms in Ireland see no growth, survey shows

DUBLIN, Ireland: Most tourism businesses in Ireland said their income either dropped or stayed the same this summer, according to a...

Barclays expands US footprint with $800 million Best Egg buy

Barclays expands US footprint with $800 million Best Egg buy

LONDON, U.K.: Barclays has agreed to acquire U.S. personal loan originator Best Egg for US$800 million, marking its latest move to...

Trump, Takaichi strike mineral pact ahead of Xi meeting

Trump, Takaichi strike mineral pact ahead of Xi meeting

TOKYO, Japan: U.S. President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi signed a landmark agreement on October 28 to secure...

LVMH, Hermès target China’s rich as luxury spending steadies

LVMH, Hermès target China’s rich as luxury spending steadies

SHANGHAI, China: Luxury brands are redoubling efforts to charm wealthy Chinese shoppers as spending slowly revives, betting that exclusive...

Standard and Poor's 500 hits 6,900 for first time

Standard and Poor's 500 hits 6,900 for first time

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stock indices closed firmly in positive territory on Tuesday, with technology shares leading the charge as...

Japan’s new PM courts Trump with charm, trade, and F-150s

Japan’s new PM courts Trump with charm, trade, and F-150s

TOKYO: As President Donald Trump arrived in Japan on October 27, newly installed Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was preparing for a...

Amazon plans record Dutch investment to boost AI, logistics

Amazon plans record Dutch investment to boost AI, logistics

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands: Amazon will pour 1.4 billion euros (US$1.63 billion) into its Dutch operations over the next three years, marking...

Japan’s JPYC debuts world’s first stablecoin tied to yen

Japan’s JPYC debuts world’s first stablecoin tied to yen

TOKYO, Japan: Japan has launched the world's first yen-pegged stablecoin, marking a slight but notable step toward digital payments...

U.S. stocks surge, Nasdaq Composite climbs 433 points

U.S. stocks surge, Nasdaq Composite climbs 433 points

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks rallied on Monday on hopes China and the United States are on the brink of reaching a deal to settle...

Reclining seats join list of airline perks that now cost extra

Reclining seats join list of airline perks that now cost extra

CALGARY, Canada: Calgary-based WestJet this week became one of the first North American airlines to make reclining seats a paid upgrade,...

Trade talks in Malaysia aim to salvage Trump–Xi meeting

Trade talks in Malaysia aim to salvage Trump–Xi meeting

KUALA LUMPUR: Senior U.S. and Chinese officials began talks in Kuala Lumpur aimed at preventing their trade dispute from spiraling...

Ferrari to auction Le Mans car via crypto token for VIP clients

Ferrari to auction Le Mans car via crypto token for VIP clients

MILAN, Italy:Ferrari shifts up a gear in its digital ambitions, unveiling plans for a new crypto token that will let some of its richest...

Glitch grounds Alaska Air, Horizon flights for nearly 3 hours

Glitch grounds Alaska Air, Horizon flights for nearly 3 hours

SEATTLE, Washington: Alaska Airlines said late on October 23 that it had restarted operations after a major technology problem earlier...

Target slashes 1,800 office roles as new CEO plans overhaul

Target slashes 1,800 office roles as new CEO plans overhaul

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota: Target is slashing about 1,800 corporate jobs in its biggest round of layoffs in nearly a decade, as the U.S....

UK retail sales rise on iPhone launch, gold jewelry demand

UK retail sales rise on iPhone launch, gold jewelry demand

LONDON, U.K.: British shoppers snapped up new iPhones and gold jewelry in September, driving an unexpected rise in retail sales and...

America’s debt hits $38 trillion, fastest jump outside pandemic

America’s debt hits $38 trillion, fastest jump outside pandemic

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. national debt has surged past US$38 trillion, hitting a new record during a government shutdown and underscoring...

India is a global powerhouse, says Cyprus Foreign Minister

India is a global powerhouse, says Cyprus Foreign Minister

New Delhi [India], October 30 (ANI): Noting that India is a 'global powerhouse' and 'a mega trend,' Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos...

Cyprus backs early signing of India-EU Free Trade Agreement

Cyprus backs early signing of India-EU Free Trade Agreement

New Delhi [India], October 30 (ANI): Cyprus Foreign Affairs Minister Constantinos Kombos on Thursday said that his country strongly...

Jaishankar, Cyprus FM review Action Plan 2025-29; reaffirms strong bilateral partnership

Jaishankar, Cyprus FM review Action Plan 2025-29; reaffirms strong bilateral partnership

New Delhi [India], October 30 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday held talks with Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos...

Hyundai Motor India Q2 net profit jumps 14% on strong exports, SUV sales

Hyundai Motor India Q2 net profit jumps 14% on strong exports, SUV sales

New Delhi [India], October 30 (ANI): Hyundai Motor India Ltd. (HMIL) reported a 14.3 per cent year-on-year rise in profit after tax...

ADNOC, Microsoft Powering Possible report: 88% of surveyed leaders say AI is essential to energy transformation

ADNOC, Microsoft Powering Possible report: 88% of surveyed leaders say AI is essential to energy transformation

ABU DHABI, 30th October, 2025 (WAM) -- ADNOC and Microsoft today released the second edition of the Powering Possible report, highlighting...

Rajnath Singh departs for Kuala Lumpur to attend 12th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting Plus

Rajnath Singh departs for Kuala Lumpur to attend 12th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting Plus

New Delhi [India], October 30 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday departed for Kuala Lumpur to participate in the 12th...

Cyprus extends "full solidarity" to India, backs "zero tolerance" stance for dealing with terrorism: FM Kombos

Cyprus extends "full solidarity" to India, backs "zero tolerance" stance for dealing with terrorism: FM Kombos

New Delhi [India], October 30 (ANI): Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos on Thursday expressed his country's full solidarity...

Cultural confidence draws more Chinese to discover, protect the past

Cultural confidence draws more Chinese to discover, protect the past

YINCHUAN, Oct. 30 (Xinhua) -- This October has been remarkably busy for archaeologist Ren Xiufen, as the Xixia Imperial Tombs welcomed...

Rare-earth concerns shape new US-China trade dynamics: GTRI

Rare-earth concerns shape new US-China trade dynamics: GTRI

New Delhi [India], October 30 (ANI): Growing fears over the global supply of rare-earth elements emerged as a key factor behind the...

Jaishankar reaffirms India-Cyprus ties, calls nations "trusted friends and reliable partners"

Jaishankar reaffirms India-Cyprus ties, calls nations "trusted friends and reliable partners"

New Delhi [India], October 30 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday reaffirmed the close ties between India and...

Xinhua Headlines: Xi says ready to work with Trump to build solid foundation for bilateral ties

Xinhua Headlines: Xi says ready to work with Trump to build solid foundation for bilateral ties

* In the face of winds, waves and challenges, we should stay the right course, navigate through the complex landscape, and ensure the...

Australia's First Nations couture shines on Delhi runway

Australia's First Nations couture shines on Delhi runway

By Rishabh Mookherjee New Delhi [India], October 30 (ANI): In a vibrant celebration of art, culture and collaboration, the Australian...

Column: China and the future of APEC: Redefining fair trade in a shifting global order

Column: China and the future of APEC: Redefining fair trade in a shifting global order

At this critical moment, China's advocacy for fairness and balance offers the best hope for preserving APEC's relevance and restoring...

Next phase of UPI growth to come from frictionless biometric and chat-based payments: Report

Next phase of UPI growth to come from frictionless biometric and chat-based payments: Report

New Delhi [India], October 30 (ANI): The next phase of growth in India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) will come from frictionless...

How Xi Jinping champions free trade in Asia-Pacific

How Xi Jinping champions free trade in Asia-Pacific

BEIJING, Oct. 30 (Xinhua) -- Amid mounting trade shocks and heightened geopolitical uncertainties, Chinese President Xi Jinping will...

Microsoft FY26 Q1 revenue rises 18% to USD 77.7 billion, driven by cloud and AI growth

Microsoft FY26 Q1 revenue rises 18% to USD 77.7 billion, driven by cloud and AI growth

New Delhi [India], October 30 (ANI): Microsoft Corporation reported a revenue of USD 77.7 billion for the quarter ending September...

NFDC-backed 'A Teacher's Gift' to be screened at Tribeca Festival Lisboa 2025

NFDC-backed 'A Teacher's Gift' to be screened at Tribeca Festival Lisboa 2025

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 30 (ANI): The NFDC-backed film 'A Teacher's Gift' has been officially selected for screening...

Nifty, Sensex open cautious on day of Trump-Xi meet; Experts expect new highs soon for Indian markets

Nifty, Sensex open cautious on day of Trump-Xi meet; Experts expect new highs soon for Indian markets

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 30 (ANI): The domestic stock markets opened on a cautious note on the day of the crucial meeting...

Rajnath Singh to push India-ASEAN defence ties at 12th ADMM-Plus in Malaysia

Rajnath Singh to push India-ASEAN defence ties at 12th ADMM-Plus in Malaysia

New Delhi [India], October 30 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will depart for Kuala Lumpur to attend the 12th ASEAN Defence Ministers'...

"An honour to have you with us," says Trump as he meets Xi in Busan

"An honour to have you with us," says Trump as he meets Xi in Busan

Busan [South Korea], October 30 (ANI): US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in person on Thursday in Busan,...

Piyush Goyal highlights FTAs and market diversification in talks with Export Promotion Councils & Industry Associations

Piyush Goyal highlights FTAs and market diversification in talks with Export Promotion Councils & Industry Associations

New Delhi [India], October 30 (ANI): Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal, on Wednesday, chaired a meeting with representatives...

Federal Reserve cuts interest rates amid uncertainty about economic outlook

Federal Reserve cuts interest rates amid uncertainty about economic outlook

New Delhi [India], October 30 (ANI): The Federal Reserve has decided to lower the target range for the federal funds rate by one-fourth...

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Fed lowers interest rates, stocks close mixed, dollar jumps
Fed lowers interest rates, stocks close mixed, dollar jumps

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks stopped for breath on Wednesday after the Federal reserve lowered interest rates as expected, but...


Lululemon enters sports arena with NFL apparel collaboration
Lululemon enters sports arena with NFL apparel collaboration

VANCOUVER, Canada: Lululemon is taking its athleticwear to the gridiron. The company announced a new partnership with the National...


Primark bets on Trump’s tariff shift to win US budget shoppers
Primark bets on Trump’s tariff shift to win US budget shoppers

LONDON, U.K.: Primark is betting that changing U.S. trade rules will tilt the balance in its favor, accelerating store openings and...


Majority of tourism firms in Ireland see no growth, survey shows
Majority of tourism firms in Ireland see no growth, survey shows

DUBLIN, Ireland: Most tourism businesses in Ireland said their income either dropped or stayed the same this summer, according to a...


Barclays expands US footprint with $800 million Best Egg buy
Barclays expands US footprint with $800 million Best Egg buy

LONDON, U.K.: Barclays has agreed to acquire U.S. personal loan originator Best Egg for US$800 million, marking its latest move to...


Trump, Takaichi strike mineral pact ahead of Xi meeting
Trump, Takaichi strike mineral pact ahead of Xi meeting

TOKYO, Japan: U.S. President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi signed a landmark agreement on October 28 to secure...


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