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Record 274 climbers scale Everest in a single day from Nepali side
Record 274 climbers scale Everest in a single day from Nepali side

KATHMANDU, Nepal: A record 274 climbers scaled Mount Everest on May 20, the highest number ever to reach the world's tallest peak on...

US missile defense shield criticized by China, Russia in Beijing
US missile defense shield criticized by China, Russia in Beijing

BEIJING, China: A week after President Xi Jinping hosted Trump in Beijing, China and Russia, at a summit on May 20, condemned U.S....

Malaysia tells Norway to pay $252 million for scrapping defense deal
Malaysia tells Norway to pay $252 million for scrapping defense deal

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia: Malaysia's defense minister said on May 19 that the country has sent a notice to Norway asking for more than...

Corporate costs from Iran conflict top $25 billion worldwide
Corporate costs from Iran conflict top $25 billion worldwide

LONDON/NEW YORK CITY: The war involving the United States, Israel and Iran has already cost companies around the world at least US$25...

Men's Asian Games Cricket Qualifier to begin in Singapore from May 31
Men's Asian Games Cricket Qualifier to begin in Singapore from May 31

New Delhi [India], May 24 (ANI): The Men's Asian Games Cricket Qualifier is set to kick off from May 31 to June 9 in Singapore. The...

Iran "not seeking nuclear weapons," says President Pezeshkian amid peace talks
Iran "not seeking nuclear weapons," says President Pezeshkian amid peace talks

Tehran [Iran], May 24 (ANI): President Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday said that Iran is prepared to reassure the international community...

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Walmart sees top executive departures under CEO Furner
Walmart sees top executive departures under CEO Furner

BENTONVILLE, Arkansas: Walmart is undergoing a significant leadership reshuffle under Chief Executive Officer John Furner, with at...

Loonie weakens as higher gas prices pressure consumers
Loonie weakens as higher gas prices pressure consumers

TORONTO, Ontario: The Canadian dollar fell for a third straight week against the U.S. dollar on May 22 as rising gasoline prices linked...

Finland's massive bomb shelters draw world to Helsinki
Finland's massive bomb shelters draw world to Helsinki

HELSINKI/BALAKLIIA, Ukraine: Visiting mayors from Ukrainian cities are among 800 delegations visiting the Merihaka civil shelter, situated...

Paris’ oldest bridge wrapped in giant inflatable ‘cave’ by artist
Paris’ oldest bridge wrapped in giant inflatable ‘cave’ by artist

PARIS, France: Paris's oldest bridge appeared to be swallowed by a mountain on May 21 as street artist JR, often called the French...

Spotify to let users create AI covers under new UMG deal
Spotify to let users create AI covers under new UMG deal

STOCKHOLM, Sweden: Spotify and Universal Music Group announced a new partnership on May 21 that will allow premium Spotify subscribers...

Investors back Musk’s $2 trillion SpaceX AI and space push
Investors back Musk’s $2 trillion SpaceX AI and space push

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Investors preparing to buy into SpaceX's nearly US$2 trillion initial public offering are betting not only...