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May 3, 2025

China consumption beats expectations, buoyed by trade-in subsidies
TOKYO — China’s retail sales expanded more than expected in May, boosted by subsidies encouraging consumers to replace certain goods and an early start to the “618” online shopping festival. The gauge of household spending rose 6.4% last month, the fastest pace since December 2023, according to data published by the National Bureau of Statistics…
US drive for domestic drones risks sidelining Taiwan, report warns
TAIPEI — Taiwan is at risk of being marginalized as the U.S. builds up its drone industry, a report from a leading tech think tank will warn on Monday, as video footage from earlier this month drives home how autonomous vehicles are revolutionizing warfare. The report, compiled by the Taipei-based think tank Research Institute for…
Minnesota Gov. Walz announces shooting suspect is arrested
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Minnesota Gov. Walz announces shooting suspect is arrested 04:10 UP NEXT Crowd runs for cover after gunfire erupts at Utah ‘No Kings’ rally 00:49 ‘I wish I could have been there to stop him’: Minnesota suspect’s roommate 00:57…
ADNOC launches $18.7 billion takeover bid for Australia’s Santos
SYDNEY — Australian oil and gas company Santos announced Monday that it has received a takeover offer worth $18.7 billion from a consortium led by international energy investment company XRG, a subsidi of Abu Dhabi’s state-owned oil company ADNOC. The XRG-led consortium, which includes Abu Dhabi Development Holding Company (ADQ) and U.S. investment firm Carlyle,…
China’s consumption growth beats expectation on holiday spending
TOKYO — China’s retail sales expanded more than expected in May, boosted by holiday spending at the beginning of the month and the early start of the “618” online shopping festival. The gauge of household spending rose 6.4% last month, the fastest pace since December 2023, according to data published by the National Bureau of…
Hong Kong activist Oasis urges foreign funds to vote proactively in Japan
TOKYO — Japan is entering another busy season of annual general meetings, with a record number of shareholder proposals, including ones from Hong Kong-based activist investor Oasis Management. Founder and chief investment officer Seth Fischer, in an online interview with Nikkei Asia on Thursday, said that he has seen changes in how Japanese investors vote against…
Red Sox trade three-time All-Star Rafael Devers to Giants in blockbuster deal
BOSTON — The Boston Red Sox traded Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants on Sunday in a deal that could shake up pennant races on both coasts. Devers’ agent, Nelson Montes de Oca, confirmed the deal to The Associated Press. ESPN reported that the Giants are sending Boston a package of players that includes…
J.J. Spaun comes out victorious in a rainy U.S. Open
OAKMONT, Pa. — J.J. Spaun turned a sloppy mess of a U.S. Open at wet and nasty Oakmont into a thing of beauty at the end Sunday with two stunning shots that carried him to his first major championship. First came his driver on the 314-yard 17th hole onto the green for a birdie that…
‘Innocent bystander’ shot dead by ‘peacekeepers’ during ‘No Kings’ protest in Salt Lake City
An “innocent bystander” at the “No Kings” demonstration in downtown Salt Lake City was shot and killed Saturday, police said. Arthur Folasa Ah Loo, 39, of Utah, died in a hospital after being transported for his injuries following the shooting, according to an update from the Salt Lake City Police Department. Detectives believe Ah Loo…