US cattle farmers caught between high costs and weary consumers
WASHINGTON, Feb 15 (AFP): In rural Virginia, dozens of young cows belonging to Chris Stem graze by a frozen pond. He is living his childhood dream of being a farmer-but reality is starting to bite.Despite soaring beef prices as the US cattle population hit a 75-year low, farmers like Stem...
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French appetite for eggs hits record highs in 2025
PARIS, Feb 15 (Reuters): France consumed a record number of eggs in 2025, driven by their affordability amid economic uncertainty, and the trend is set to continue, prompting producers to build more hen houses, the French egg industry group said on Thursday.Demand for eggs has risen across Europe and around...
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Oman airport passenger traffic rises 2.8pc in 2025
RIYADH, Feb 15 (Arab News): Passenger traffic through airports in Oman increased by 2.8 per cent in 2025, reaching 14.9 million travelers by the end of December, up from 14.5 million passengers a year earlier, according to data released by the National Centre for Statistics and Information and reported by...
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Exxon Mobil can sue California attorney general over recycling
NEW YORK, Feb 15 (Reuters): A federal judge on Friday rejected California Attorney General Rob Bonta's bid to dismiss Exxon Mobil's lawsuit accusing him of defamation in criticizing the oil giant's advanced plastics recycling initiatives.US District Judge Michael Truncale rejected Bonta's claim he was immune from being sued because he...
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Burger King-parent beats sales estimates on int’l demand
NEW YORK, Feb 15 (Reuters): Restaurant Brands, reported fourth-quarter sales above estimates on the back of strong performance at Burger King International, but high costs and muted spending in the US took shares down nearly 6 per cent on Thursday.Fast-food chains are offering certain items at lower prices to attract...
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Rupali Insurance Company holds Annual Confce
The Annual Conference-2026 of Rupali Insurance Company Limited was held at the Imperial Convention Centre in the city recently. Rupali Insurance Company Chairman Mostafa Quamrus Sobhan, Directors Quazi Moniruzzaman, M Jinnat Ali Mian and Shafia Sobhan Chowdhury, Adviser PK Roy, Chief Executive Officer (In-Charge) AHM Abul Khair, Additional Managing Director...
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Sheltech launches new sales office at Gulshan Link Road
Sheltech (Pvt) Limited has opened a new sales office at the Trade Intercontinental (Level 08), Sheltech Experience Centre at Gulshan Link Road in the city recently. The event was graced by senior management personnel from Sheltech (Pvt) Ltd, along with the efficient sales team by marking a memorable milestone for...
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