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June 5, 2025

7-Eleven parent faces solo path to growth after Couche-Tard drops bid
TOKYO — Now that Canadian retailer Alimentation Couche-Tard has withdrawn its bid to take over Seven & i Holdings, the Japanese parent of the 7-Eleven chain will face several tests in attaining growth independently. The takeover proposal, which Couche-Tard scrapped Thursday, had put pressure on Seven & i to take steps toward structural reform, including…
Democrats challenge whether Emil Bove’s controversial judicial nomination advanced after they walked out of vote
Democrats walked out of a Senate Judici Committee meeting Thursday to advance senior Justice Department official Emil Bove’s nomination for a federal judgeship, alleging Republicans improperly rushed the process. A spokesperson for the top Democrat on the panel, Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois, said that as a result, it is an open question whether the…
Buy Suzuki Alto for Just Rs. 38,500 Per Month
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Floodwater reaches Islamabad Motorway, Causing major traffic jams
Islamabad: Heavy rainfall in Islamabad and surrounding areas triggered severe flooding on the Islamabad Motorway on Wednesday, causing widespread traffic disruptions and posing serious safety concerns for commuters. Floodwater rapidly overflowed onto the motorway lanes, submerging large sections of the road and leaving hundreds of vehicles stranded. Eyewitnesses reported long queues of cars and public…
Japan and EU to elevate ties, explore joint rare-earths procurement
BRUSSELS/TOKYO — Japan and the European Union will launch a new “economic two-plus-two” dialogue to bring together their foreign and economy ministers, Nikkei has learned. The parties will consider joint public-private partnerships aimed at reducing reliance on China in such areas as procurement of rare-earth elements.
Teen arrested in connection with Maine paddleboarder’s murder
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the mysterious killing of a paddleboarder in Maine earlier this month, police said on Thursday. The Maine State Police said in a press release that the teenager, whose name was not disclosed, was arrested without incident at approximately 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday in connection with the…
Trump Justice Department seeks one day in prison for ex-officer in Breonna Taylor case
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department is seeking no prison time for a former officer who blindly shot into Breonna Taylor’s home during a botched 2020 raid that sparked a federal inquiry into policing in Louisville, Kentucky. Brett Hankison, a former Louisville Metro Police Department detective whose shots did not strike Taylor, was convicted of deprivation…
US solar panel makers request tariffs on Indonesia, Laos and India
NEW YORK — A coalition of U.S. solar manufacturers petitioned the federal government on Thursday to impose tariffs on imports from four Asian countries, a move targeted at Chinese and Indian companies. First Solar and three other manufacturers say companies in Indonesia, Laos and India are dumping solar cells in the U.S. market at prices…