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September 12, 2024

Russia proposes to hold next talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on June 2
MOSCOW, May 28 – Russia has proposed holding the next round of direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on June 2 with a view to achieving a sustainable peace settlement, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday. There was no immediate reaction from Kyiv. Under pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump to end the…
Trump says he will ‘take a look’ at possible pardons for men convicted of plotting to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
President Donald Trump said he would look at pardoning the men convicted in a plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, and swiped at the legitimacy of the case. “I will take a look at it. It’s been brought to my attention,” Trump said while speaking to reporters in the Oval Office. “I did watch…
Trump tariffs pinch Southeast Asian firms, from tuna to electronics
TOKYO — U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs are weighing on earnings of Southeast Asian companies, with canned tuna manufacturer Thai Union downgrading its forecast and an electronics manufacturer warning of a potential impact after July. Thai Union, which owns U.S.-based Chicken of the Sea, has revised its sales growth for the year ending December…
Fewer international tourists are visiting the U.S. — economic losses could be ‘staggering,’ researchers estimate
Spending from foreign visitors to the U.S. is poised to fall by $8.5 billion this year as negative perceptions tied to trade and immigration policy lead overseas tourists to look elsewhere, according to a research note published by Oxford Economics. The spending decline, which works out to a drop of about 5% relative to last…
Tate brothers face rape and trafficking charges in the U.K.
LONDON — Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate have been charged in Britain with rape and other crimes, prosecutors said Wednesday. The Crown Prosecution Service said a European arrest warrant was issued for the two last year and Romanian courts have issued an order to extradite the two to the U.K. Andrew Tate, 38, faces…
Realme 13 Pro Plus Latest Price & Specifications in Pakistan- May 2025
Realme 13 Pro Plus Latest Price & Specifications in Pakistan- May 2025 Realme 13 Pro Plus features a large 6.7″ display, providing an immersive viewing experience. It comes with 256GB Built-in storage and 8GB of RAM, ensuring smooth performance and ample space for apps and media. The Realme 13 Pro Plus is equipped with a…
Southeast Asia’s illicit methamphetamine trade is at a record high, the UN says
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The illicit trade in methamphetamine and other dangerous drugs is growing by leaps and bounds in Southeast Asia, with record…
Dick’s Sporting Goods stands by full-year guidance — even with tariffs looming
Dick’s Sporting Goods said Wednesday it’s standing by its full-year guidance, which includes the expected impact from all tariffs currently in effect. The sporting goods giant said it’s expecting earnings per share to be between $13.80 and $14.40 in fiscal 2025 — in line with the $14.29 that analysts had expected, according to LSEG. It’s…
NTT Docomo seeks to purchase SBI Sumishin Net Bank
TOKYO — NTT Docomo is set to acquire SBI Sumishin Net Bank, with plans to launch a tender offer aimed at purchasing two-thirds of the bank’s shares, Nikkei has learned. The purchase means that all major telecommunications companies in Japan will have their own financial institutions, signaling increasing competition in the financial services sector.