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McDonald's Posts Disappointing Q1 Results Amid Ongoing Boycotts

McDonald's Posts , Disappointing Q1 Results , Amid Ongoing Boycotts. 'The Independent' reports that McDonald's posted weaker- than-expected results in the first quarter of 2024, as a result of a boycott over the company's perceived support for Israel. . 'The Independent' reports that McDonald's posted weaker- than-expected results in the first quarter of 2024, as a result of a boycott over the company's perceived support for Israel. . According to McDonald's, higher sales in the United States helped the fast-food giant overcome weakness in markets where the brand is being boycotted. According to McDonald's, higher sales in the United States helped the fast-food giant overcome weakness in markets where the brand is being boycotted. The company saw same-store sales rise by 1.9% worldwide between January and March, below the Wall Street forecast of 2.1%. Increased menu pricing and delivery demand saw same-store sales in the U.S. increase by 2.5%. In international markets, sales fell by 0.2% for the first time since 2020. Despite this, McDonald's said the company's revenue increased 5% to reach $6.17 billion, while net income went up 7% to $1.93 billion, in-line with Wall Street estimates. 'The Independent' reports that Muslim-majority markets like Indonesia, Malaysia and the Middle East have been boycotting McDonald's for months. The boycotts started after a McDonald's franchise in Israel announced in October that it would provide free meals for Israeli troops amid the ongoing war in Gaza. In the months since then, the company has tried to limit the fallout by taking over all 225 McDonald's in the country with the purchase of Alyonal Limited, its Israeli franchise. Our hearts remain with the communities and families impacted by the war in the Middle East. We abhor violence of any kind and firmly stand against hate speech, and we will always proudly open our doors to everyone, McDonald's statement, via 'The Indepndent'. Our hearts remain with the communities and families impacted by the war in the Middle East. We abhor violence of any kind and firmly stand against hate speech, and we will always proudly open our doors to everyone, McDonald's statement, via 'The Indepndent'

Indonesia Earthquake: A 6.5 Magnitude Tremor Jolts Java Island, also felt in Jakarta | Oneindia News

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.5 shook Indonesia's Java island, causing widespread tremors. Despite the intensity, there was no tsunami alert issued by the BMKG. The USGS reported the quake's depth at 68.3 kilometers (42 miles). Stay updated on the latest seismic activity. #IndonesiaEarthquake #JavaIsland #Jakarta #JavaEarthquake #JakartaEarthquake #EarthquakeinIndonesia #JokoWidodo #Oneindia ~PR.274~ED.102~GR.123~HT.318~

First Romania-Bulgaria flight takes place after partial Schengen entry

The first Schengen zone flight between Romania and Bulgaria took place the day after the countries partially joined Europe’s ID-check-free travel zone.

Romania and Bulgaria join Europe’s Schengen travel zone

Romania and Bulgaria partly join Schengen area after thirteen-year-long wait

A veto from Austria means the new status will not apply for land routes, due to concerns of an influx of refugees.

Patriarch of Bulgaria's Orthodox Christian church dies after long illness

The 78-year-old had been hospitalised with lung disease since November last year.

WATCH: Russia and Kazakhstan continue to grapple with floods

According to the Russian Emergency Ministry, over 500 properties remain flooded in 17 settlements in Russia's Tyumen region, with more than 3,500 people evacuated.

More homes flooded in Russian region bordering Kazakhstan

The devastation continues as water levels in a local river spike again.