KHARTOUM, SUDAN – Shelling and airstrikes pounded parts of Sudan’s capital on Sunday with little sign that warring military factions were ready to back down in a monthlong conflict that has killed hundreds despite cease-fire talks in Saudi Arabia. Khartoum and the adjoining cities of Bahri and Omdurman across the Nile’s two branches have been […]
Chamoli (Uttarakhand) [India], May 14 (ANI): In view of the upcoming Hemkund Sahib Yatra, Chamoli collector Himanshu Khurana walked for 18 kilometres and took stock of ongoing preparations on Saturday, for the yatra scheduled to begin on May 20, said an official. DM Khurana started his inspection from Govind Ghat Gurudwara and reached Hemkund Sahib. […]
NEW YORK, New York – U.S. stocks were directionless Friday as investors weighed up a dampening of consumer sentiment following a softening in the University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index. While uncertainty continues to surround negotiations on the debt ceiling, with the meeting between President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy delayed until next […]
NEW YORK, May 11 (Xinhua) — U.S. stocks continued to close mixed on Thursday as investors remain wary of economic slowdown and difficulties facing regional banks. The Dow Jones Industrial Average decreased 221.82 points, or 0.66 percent, to 33,309.51. The S&P 500 fell 7.02 points, or 0.17 percent, to 4,130.62. The Nasdaq Composite Index rose […]
New Delhi [India], May 11 (ANI): Today marks National Technology Day, an annual celebration of the contribution of science and technology to the development of society. This year’s theme is “Integrated Approach in Science and Technology for sustainable future”, highlighting the importance of collaboration between various technological fields for a better tomorrow. In line with […]
BEIJING, May 10 (Xinhua) — The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, against 24 major currencies announced on Wednesday by the China Foreign Exchange Trade System: Currency Unit Central parity rate in yuan U.S. dollar 100 692.99 Euro 100 760.04 Japanese yen 100 5.1241 Hong Kong dollar […]
BEIJING, May 9 (Xinhua) — The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, against 24 major currencies announced on Tuesday by the China Foreign Exchange Trade System: Currency Unit Central parity rate in yuan U.S. dollar 100 692.55 Euro 100 761.35 Japanese yen 100 5.126 Hong Kong dollar […]
NEW YORK CITY, New York: Amid a potential $10 billion sale, in 2022 Subway’s US franchisees closed 2.7 percent of the brand’s sandwich shops, closing 571 locations while decreasing its royalties and fees. According to the latest disclosure document it provides to interested franchisees, the chain’s decline follows even steeper closings in previous years in […]
One of the top basketball prospects in the country, who is coincidentally the son of LeBron James, offered an end to his recruitment, as Bronny James announced his commitment to Southern California on Saturday. On his Instagram page, the younger James announced merely, “Fight On committed.” James, a 6-3 combo guard, picked to stay near […]
NEW YORK, May 5 (Xinhua) — U.S. stocks posted big gains on Friday as U.S. strong employment report in April eased concerns over looming economic recession. The Dow Jones Industrial Average grew 546.64 points, or 1.65 percent, to 33,674.38. The S&P 500 rose 75.03 points, or 1.85 percent, to 4,136.25. The Nasdaq Composite Index gained […]
