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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian waving as he is welcomed to Pakistan on June 23 by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari.

McDonald’s kicks off World Cup season with limited-time themed meals and merch from June 4

The World Cup global campaign is backed by famed football stars and Grimace.

Food Picks

Former police officer serves buttermilk-brined fried chicken at Foxy’s Chikn in Joo Chiat

Clockwise from top left: 3 Piece Chikn Set, Tenders Set, Chikn Sandwich Set and Battered Fries at Foxy’s Chikn.

Italy's 'Slow Food' founder Carlo Petrini dies at 76

Carlo Petrini, founder of the Italian ‘Slow Food’ movement that promotes quality food, genuine ingredients and local produce, walks with participants during a Slow Food gathering in this undated handout picture. SLOW FOOD/Handout via REUTERS

McDonald’s Japan to rehire ex-workers for flexible ‘spot’ work hours

One-off work during spare time, often referred to as “spot work”, has become increasingly common among companies in Japan as a means of coping with labor shortages.

McDonald’s to add energy drinks, crafted sodas to US menus, WSJ reports

According to the report, McDonald’s plans to price the new drinks below offerings from competitors such as Starbucks, Dutch Bros, Sonic and other chains.

Say aloha to Shake Shack’s new Hawaii-inspired collab with Butcher’s Block from April 16

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McDonald’s Grimace Shake lands in Singapore with line-up of character merchandise

Grimace fans can also get their hands on a series of character merch soon.

Fast food’s turndown sheds light on the US economy

Fast-food chains are seeing headwinds to their business model.

First look at South Korean burger chain Lotteria Singapore’s menu and Jewel outlet

Lotteria's Jewel Changi Airport outlet will officially open on Feb 11.

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