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Feature: U.S. Walmart shoppers feeling tariff pinch

For Walmart and others, navigating the Trump administration's unpredictable economic policies while maintaining customer loyalty will prove to be a challenging task.

by Julia Pierrepont III, Gao Shan

LOS ANGELES, May 21 (Xinhua) -- As usual, there were crowds of shoppers at the Walmart Super Center in Burbank on Monday, waiting to stock up on supersized food packages and household supplies

COSTA RICA-DIVERSE SPECIES-WILDLIFE

(250522) -- SAN JOSE, May 22, 2025 (Xinhua) -- A three-wattled bellbird is pictured in San Ramon, Costa Rica, on March 18, 2025. Costa Rica is one of the most biodiverse countries in Central America, boasting more than 500,000 species. (Xinhua/Fan Xiaolin)

Global consumers embrace China's innovations as economy shows strong resilience

TIANJIN, May 22 (Xinhua) -- Raydis Franco from Venezuela is getting ready for his Chinese driver's license test in north China's Tianjin. He has been busy studying traffic regulations and refining his driving skills.

His fascination with China's smart, eco-friendly, and stylish new energy vehicles (NEVs) fueled his determination to obtain a local driver's license.

"Chinese NEVs are incredible. Once I get my

"Any misconceptions how state-sponsored terrorism is wreaking havoc need to be cleared": Union MoS Kirti Vardhan

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) [India], May 21 (ANI): As two groups of all-party delegation left to visit key partner countries to highlight India's firm stand against terrorism, Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh on Wednesday stated that this outreach is an important step to clear any misconceptions on how a state-sponsored terrorism is wreaking havoc.

'This outreach is a very good and im

Chevron oil platform catches fire off Angola coast

The blaze injured 17 workers during maintenance operations, the authorities have reported

A fire erupted early Tuesday morning on the Benguela Belize Lobito Tomboco (BBLT) offshore oil platform off the coast of Angola, injuring 17 workers during scheduled maintenance operations, according to the country's oil and gas regulator.

The blaze broke out at approximately 3am local time on the base

UAE expresses solidarity with Mexico; conveys condolences over victims of ship crash into bridge in New York

ABU DHABI, 20th May, 2025 (WAM) -- The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with the United Mexican States, and conveyed its sincere condolences over the victims following the crash of a Mexican Navy ship into the Brooklyn Bridge in New York, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries.

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs extended its sincere condolences and sympathy to the United M

India to provide 600 artificial limbs in Guatemala Humanitarian Initiative

By Reena Bhardwaj

Guatemala City [Guatemala], May 20 (ANI): India is set to launch a major humanitarian initiative in Guatemala, providing approximately 600 artificial limbs to those in need, officials announced today.

The Indian Embassy in Guatemala City confirmed that all administrative procedures have been completed for an artificial limb fitment camp to be held within the premises of Guatemala's Minist

US Supreme Court permits Trump administration to revoke legal protections for Venezuelans

Washington, DC [US], May 20 (ANI): The US Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Trump administration to revoke legal protections for thousands of Venezuelans, The Hill reported.

In January, the Trump administration said it would move to strip Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans, removing protections that stop deportation due to civil unrest and dangerous conditions in a migrant's home country.

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Honduran Foreign Minister visits India, inaugurates embassy in New Delhi

New Delhi [India], May 19 (ANI): Eduardo Enrique Reina Garcia, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Honduras, concluded an official visit to India from May 15 to 18, 2025, marking a significant moment in the expanding relationship between the two countries, an official press release by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated.

During his visit, Foreign Minister Reina G

"Rahul Gandhi is more interested in doing politics than in patriotism": Shiv Sena leader Shrikant Shinde

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 19 (ANI): Reacting to Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi's tweet asking how many aircraft we lost, Shiv Sena leader Shrikant Shinde on Monday said that the Congress leader is more 'interested' in doing politics than in patriotism.

'When it is time for war, the nation is united and backs the Armed Forces. I think Rahul Gandhi is more interested in doing politics than in patriotism. On one

"Utter misrepresentation of facts": MEA on Rahul Gandhi's accusations against Jaishankar's "warned Pak" about 'Operation Sindoor' remark

New Delhi [India], May 19 (ANI): Calling it an 'utter misrepresentation of facts,' the Ministry of External Affairs rebutted Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's accusations against External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar that the government 'informed Pakistan' before the start of 'Operation Sindoor.'

According to XP Division of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Jaishankar had said that India had warned Pakistan at an

Seven countries in Latin America where human rights are taking the biggest hit

Latin America is undergoing one of its most profound human rights crises in decades. The region's civic space is shrinking rapidly, from mass surveillance and arbitrary arrests to political repression, enforced disappearances and impunity for state violence.

The 2025 State of the World's Human Rights report, released by Amnesty International,

Rahul Gandhi, Congress are factories of fake news: Shehzad Poonawalla hits out at X post against EAM Jaishankar

New Delhi [India], May 18 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Shehzad Poonawalla on Sunday lashed out at Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi over his tweet targeting External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, accusing him of spreading fake news.

'Rahul Gandhi and Congress are factories of fake news... This is not the first time Congress is spreading such a lie, which can be misused by Pakistan. Rahul

(SpotNews)U.S.-NEW YORK-SHIP COLLISION

(250518) -- NEW YORK, May 18, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Emergency response members work at the site of Mexican Navy ship Cuauhtemoc's collision with the Brooklyn Bridge in New York, the United States, May 17, 2025.

A massive Mexican navy sailing ship making a festive visit to New York hit the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday evening, killing two people and injuring 19 others, New York City Mayor Eric Adams said. (Photo by Zac

Mexican tall ship strikes Brooklyn Bridge, snapping masts, killing 2 crew members

NEW YORK,18th May, 2025 (WAM) - A Mexican navy sailing ship on a global goodwill tour struck the Brooklyn Bridge in New York on Saturday, snapping its three masts, killing two crew members and leaving some sailors dangling from harnesses high in the air waiting for help, according to media reports.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams said the 142-year-old bridge was spared major damage but at least 19 people aboard th