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Topic: McDonalds

Boycotts, dip in sales — war in Gaza hits Starbucks, McDonald’s & Unilever business in West, SE Asia

Starbucks franchise operator in West Asia, North Africa confirmed layoffs as result of dip in sales affected by war in Gaza. McDonald’s & Unilever also saw sales decline in West, Southeast Asia.

McDonald’s Malaysia seeks $1 million in damages against Israel boycott movement

Gerbang Alaf Restaurants Sdn Bhd, the licensee of McDonald's Malaysia, is suing BDS Malaysia over social media posts linking the franchise to Israel's actions in Gaza.

Why boycotting Starbucks & McDonald’s over Israel-Gaza war won’t help

The boycotts against American companies have succeeded in raising awareness about Israel’s treatment of the Palestinians, but probably won’t have a huge economic impact

McDonald’s reopens in Kyiv, Ukraine foreign minister credits US for the same

The world's biggest burger chain closed its restaurants in Ukraine and Russia in March 2022, following Moscow's invasion of the eastern European country.

McDonald’s removes tomatoes from India offerings amid price surge concerns

Wholesale prices of tomatoes have surged 288% in a month to a high of 140 rupees a kg on Friday, with retail prices still higher, spurring many people to cut back on consumption.

McDonald’s Russia exit is about public pressure, not social good. Being ‘woke’ is profitable

There are 20 ongoing wars happening around the world as we speak—which of them qualify for a corporate boycott? Companies are only picking their sides.

‘Arches won’t shine in Russia,’ McDonald’s pulls out, looks for local buyer

Company says ownership of business in Russia is no longer tenable, nor consistent with its values.

McDonald’s accuses ex-CEO of lying about sexual relationships with multiple employees

McDonald’s said it uncovered sexually explicit photos in email account of Easterbrook, who was sacked last year, and other evidence of his affairs.

From McDonald’s to Patanjali, an IAS officer explains how FSSAI is making food safer

In 2018, it was because of FSSAI's directives that 10,500 non-compliant food vendors were delisted by food delivery services like Zomato, Swiggy and UberEats.

McDonald’s fired CEO sleeping with worker – why consensual office romance can be a problem

A growing number of companies are clamping down on office romances, particularly those marked by power imbalances.

On Camera

India-EU FTA will change how US looks at trade with New Delhi. We must be ready

For India and the EU, the reliance on the US for security needs and on China for goods and services is associated with greater risks and vulnerability to major disruptions.

In Pinarayi’s pre-poll Kerala budget, gig hubs, global school and a welfare bonanza

Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal announced the 2026-27 Kerala Budget Thursday.

Indian Army ties up with US drone company that made its name in the Ukraine conflict

Shield AI will provide V-BAT vertical takeoff & landing drones along with licences for software, which will be integrated into aircraft and made available to select Indian partners.

Non-alignment is coming back in a new avatar: Trump-peedit alliance

No nation other than China can negotiate one-on-one with Trump on an equal footing. That’s why the middle powers who so far formed the core of multilateral bodies now feel orphaned.