Tue, 21-Oct-2025

US permits $1.1 billion arms sale to Taiwan, upsetting China

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It comes after Nancy Pelosi, the speaker of the US House of Representatives, made Taipei her first official US visit in 25 years last month. The Chinese embassy in Washington warned the US to renounce the pact or suffer “counter-measures.” A $655 million radar warning system and 60 Harpoon missiles that can sink ships are … Read more

California will outlaw the sale of all-petrol automobiles by 2035

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California will take a major step toward combating climate change by outlawing the sale of new gasoline-only vehicles by 2035. The new regulations are designed to compel automakers to speed up the release of cleaner automobiles on the market. Its gross domestic product would place it ahead of the United Kingdom as the fifth-largest economy … Read more

Ben & Jerry’s sues Unilever, to prevent the sale of an Israeli company

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Ben & Jerry’s sues parent Unilever to block the sale of its Israeli business to a local licensee. The company says it is inconsistent with its values to sell ice cream in the occupied West Bank. The dispute highlights challenges facing brands taking a stand on Israeli settlements in the area. Most countries consider the … Read more

Kohl’s ends discussions on a sale with Franchise Group

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Kohl’s Corp (KSS.N) is terminating talks to sell the U.S. department store chain to Vitamin Shoppe operator Franchise Group. The report, however, did not elaborate on the reason behind ending the discussions. Kohl’s and Franchise Group did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Kohl’s Corp (KSS.N) is ending conversations with selling the U.S. retail … Read more

Walgreens pulls out of the Boots sale following market volatility

After putting Boots for sale in January, Walgreens claimed to have received numerous proposals. Mukesh Ambani and Apollo Global Management were reportedly interested purchasers. The company was valued at around £9 billion when it announced its merger in 2014. According to US pharmacy behemoth Walgreens, purchasers of Boots were unable to acquire sufficient financing because … Read more

The United States bans the sale of Juul e-cigarettes

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Juul e-cigarettes were blocked by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday. The agency said the applications “lacked sufficient evidence” to show that the sale of the products would be appropriate for public health. Juul had to meet a September 2020 deadline to file applications to the FDA. Shares of tobacco giant Altria Group … Read more

After a sale, a Franchise Group is in talks to keep Kohl’s management staff

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The preferred bidder to acquire Kohl’s is in discussions to keep the retailer’s top management team. Franchise Group owns brands including Vitamin Shoppe and Buddy’s Home Furnishings. The company has signaled confidence in CEO Michelle Gass and her management team, sources said. Franchise Group (FRG.O), the favored bidder to get Kohl’s (KSS.N), is in conversations … Read more

Morocco face Israel for first time in quiet basketball diplomacy

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Moroccan women’s basketball team play their Israeli counterparts for the first time. Friendly game takes place in a gymnasium in Sale, near Rabat. Ties between the two countries will normalise after normalisation of diplomatic ties. The Moroccan women’s basketball team hosted their Israeli counterparts for the first time on Wednesday in a quiet slice of … Read more

Sale, production of cars up by over 71% in first half

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ISLAMABAD: The sale and production of cars witnessed an increase of 71.22 and 72.85 per cent respectively during the first half of current financial year 2021/22, as compared to corresponding period of last year. During the July-December 2021/22, as many as 114,765 cars were sold against the sale of 67,026 units while the production of … Read more

Sale: How to buy Vivo mobiles with amazing deals?

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What is everyone’s favorite word to read? The answer is simple, it is ‘sale‘. Today, everything is being sold at a discounted price as 11th November is considered the biggest sale day of the year. From clothes to makeup, shoes to fashion accessories, everything is on sale. Just like every other item is on sale, … Read more

Kasur: man arrested for selling his own daughter for just Rs 500

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Kasur: Police in Pakistan have arrested a man who allegedly selling his 12 year old daughter for just Rs 500 to another man who then tried to rape her on Monday, BOL News learnt. According to reports, the police on Sunday also arrested the man who bought the girl for sexual abuse. Police lodged a … Read more