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Travelers walk past a sign pointing toward the Uber rideshare vehicle pickup area at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on February 8, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.Mario Tama | Getty ImagesThe Federal Trade Commission on Monday sued Uber, accusing the ride-hailing and delivery company of deceptive billing and cancellation practices tied to its subscription service.The agency claims Uber violated the FTC Act and the Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act by providing misleading information about its Uber One subscription service, failing to provide a simple way for users to cancel their membership, and charging them without their consent.”Americans are tired of getting…
Chipotle Mexican Grill logo is seen in Manhattan, New York, United States of America, on July 6th, 2024. Beata Zawrzel | Getty ImagesChipotle Mexican Grill will open its first location in Mexico early next year as the latest stage in its international expansion.The company announced Monday that it has signed a development agreement with Alsea, which operates Latin American and European locations of Starbucks, Domino’s Pizza and Burger King, among other chains.After the initial restaurant opens in 2026, Chipotle plans to explore “additional expansion markets in the region,” which could mean broader Latin American development.The deal to expand in Mexico…
Listen to article Pakistan and Rwanda on Monday reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors, including trade, defence, technology, and diplomacy. The pledge followed a delegation-level meeting between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Ishaq Dar, and Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ambassador Olivier Jean Patrick Nduhungirehe. The Rwandan foreign minister was on his first official visit to Pakistan from April 21 to 22. During their discussions, both sides expressed satisfaction with the progress in bilateral relations and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the field of diplomatic training. The ministers highlighted the potential…
Residential buildings among structures targeted in paramilitary attack on city of el-Fasher, activists say.The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have again attacked el-Fasher city in the western Darfur region of Sudan, killing more than 30 people, an activist group has said. The attack by the RSF and allied militias is the latest deadly offensive on the area, the last stronghold of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) in the war-torn region. The Resistance Committees in el-Fasher said dozens of other people were wounded in the Sunday attack, which involved “heavy artillery shelling”. The RSF renewed the assault on Monday, shelling residential…
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy speaks at a company event in New York on Feb. 26, 2025. Amazon has rebooted Alexa with artificial intelligence, marking the biggest overhaul of the voice-activated assistant since its introduction over a decade ago. Michael Nagle/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesMichael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesAmazon has delayed some commitments around new data center leases, Wells Fargo analysts said on Monday, the latest sign that economic concerns may be affecting tech companies’ spending plans.A week ago, a Microsoft executive said the software company was slowing down or temporarily holding off on advancing early build-outs. Amazon Web Services…
President Donald Trump listens to reporters’ questions as he meets with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in the Oval Office at the White House on April 17, 2025 in Washington, DC.Win Mcnamee | Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump will meet Monday afternoon with executives from some of the nation’s biggest retailers, as his aggressive and unpredictable tariffs threaten to upend their import-heavy business models.Trump is set to host top officers from Walmart, Target, Home Depot and Lowe’s at the White House to discuss the impact of his trade policies, an administration official told CNBC.Read more CNBC politics coverageThe White House did…
Listen to article Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday signed a series of Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation in key sectors including culture, trade, and consular affairs. Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan signed two MoUs: one to promote cooperation between the UAE Ministry of Culture and Pakistan’s Culture Division, and another for the establishment of a joint committee on consular affairs. In addition, both leaders witnessed the exchange of an MoU between the Federation of UAE Chambers of Commerce and…
Iran says it will brief China this week in advance of a third round of talks with the United States on its nuclear programme, as Iranian officials separately accused Israel of seeking to “undermine and disrupt the diplomatic process”. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will visit Beijing on Tuesday to discuss the latest talks with the administration of US President Donald Trump on the country’s nuclear programme, spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said on Monday. The trip echoes “consultations” Iran held with Russia last week, before the second round of direct US-Iran talks was held over the weekend. A third round of…
Visit will include talks with PM Modi as New Delhi is seeking to avoid sweeping 26 percent Trump tariffs.United States Vice President JD Vance has arrived in India for a four-day visit as New Delhi looks to avoid US tariffs, negotiate a bilateral trade deal with Washington and strengthen ties with the administration of President Donald Trump. Vance was meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, the first day of his largely personal visit. He was greeted with a hug by the Indian leader at his residence in New Delhi, photos released by the Indian government showed. Over the…
Listen to article ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has said that new passport regulations are being introduced to curb beggary and illegal immigration, and that strict action was being taken against organised begging networks. Naqvi met with Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmed Al-Malki at the Saudi Embassy and discussed key issues of mutual interest, including collaboration in economic, social, and security sectors. Highlighting Pakistan’s resolve to tackle transnational crimes, Naqvi emphasised the country’s keen interest in working closely with Saudi Arabia to combat drug trafficking and human smuggling. The minister noted that new passport regulations were being introduced to curb beggary…