Lawsuit Alleges Apple’s iPhone Monopoly Tactics Under Legal Scrutiny
Lawsuit Alleges Apple's iPhone Monopoly Tactics Under Legal Scrutiny
In a significant legal development, the US Department of Justice, along with 17 states, has filed...
Former Congressional Security Chief on Twitter to Shareholders Supporting Musk’s Purchase
Peiter "Mudge" Zatko, Twitter's former head of security, says company executives have ignored warnings he's raised about the safety of user data.
Washington (AFP) -...
Stocks rise, dollar falls before US inflation data
The dollar fell from its recent highs against the euro, the pound and the yen
London (AFP) - Stock markets rose slightly and the dollar...
What are the challenges of the rapprochement between Iran and Saudi Arabia?
After seven years of rupture, the two great powers of the Middle East have reestablished their relations. This reconciliation reshuffles the maps of geopolitical...
Nuclear Power Advocated as a Climate Solution at Brussels Summit
A groundbreaking summit held in Brussels convened leaders from over 30 nations, including prominent European nations, the United States, Brazil, and China, with the...
Iraq’s ancient ruins open to tourism after ISIS atrocities
Five years after the defeat of ISIS, the first group of tourists visited the archaeological site of Hatra in northern Iraq
Hatra (Iraq) (AFP) -...
The European Union cuts energy use and taxation of energy companies
The European Union plans to cut energy use by "at least five percent" during peak hours, according to a commission document seen by AFP.
Brussels...
Asian markets sway on recession fears as inflation data looms
Traders look to Tokyo as the yen dips towards the 145.90 level it touched last month, triggering a massive intervention to support the currency.
Hong...
Twitch blocks gambling streams as addiction fears mount
Amazon-owned Twitch calls to avoid betting on the video game streaming platform have gone viral on Twitter with the hashtag #StopTwitchGambling
SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) -...
No Terminator: Musk provokes ‘helpful’ robots
Elon Musk says Tesla's human-developed Optimus robot could cost less than $20,000 and end up doing most of the work while people reap the...
Stock Markets Surge Amid Expectations of More Rate Cuts
In a positive turn of events, global stock markets rallied on Thursday as several central banks hinted at potential interest rate reductions.
Following the Federal...
Ford electric motor reinvents historic Michigan plant
The cab is lowered onto the tire of a battery-powered F-150 Lightning truck at Ford's Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn, Michigan.
Dearborn (United States)...
BRICS Expansion Impeded by Divisions, Threatening Global South’s Clout
BRICS Expansion Faces Eleventh Hour Hurdle as Divisions Persist
Introduction
The expansion of the BRICS group, consisting of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, is...
Mixed day for stocks as European inflation rises
A woman holds a torch during a demonstration against rising energy prices and the increasing cost of living during a national demonstration in Brussels...
Silicon Valley billionaire Milner renounces Russian citizenship
Moscow-born venture capital firm Yuri Milner has donated at least $11 million to help refugees from Ukraine San Francisco (AFP) - Silicon Valley billionaire...
Pressure builds after World Bank chief dodges questions about climate
World Bank President David Malpass has been accused of being a "climate denier" after refusing to answer whether he believed human-made emissions contributed to...
Markets are falling as central banks raise interest rates
The Bank of England said the British economy had entered a recession as it raised interest rates again to combat inflation
New York (AFP) -...
Turkey’s Central Bank Raises Key Interest Rate to 50% in Effort to Combat Rising...
Turkey's Central Bank Raises Key Interest Rate to 50% in Effort to Combat Rising Inflation
Turkey's central bank has increased its key interest rate to...
Canada launches review to legalize cannabis after four years
Canada has launched a review of its cannabis law, four years after it legalized its recreational use - celebrated by thousands including this man...
Germany seizes subsidiaries of Russian energy company
By controlling German Rosneft's operations, Berlin can operate refineries using crude oil from countries other than Russia
Berlin (AFP) - Berlin on Friday took control...
The losses caused by Hurricane Ian, in the billions, will slow down growth in...
Residents of mobile homes clean up debris in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian in Fort Myers, Florida, on September 29, 2022
New York (AFP) -...
Hong Kong leader says he “mocks” US sanctions
The arrival of the mega yacht owned by the Russian oligarchs in Hong Kong has sparked controversy over sanctions
HONG KONG (AFP) - Hong Kong's...
Bank of England expands measures on UK ‘financial stability’ concerns
The Bank of England is responding to high UK bond yields since the government unveiled debt-driven tax cuts
London (AFP) - The Bank of England...
US stocks drop, dollar gains as Federal Reserve unveils latest major interest rate hike
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell vowed to do what it takes to control inflation as the central bank raised interest rates again
New York (AFP)...
Stocks and oil prices fall on recession fears
Fear is growing that further large interest rate increases will push economies into a deep recession. The mood also prevailed, with the worsening war...
Panama Canal Administrator Aims for Traffic to Normalize by February 2025
Panama Canal Administrator Aims for Traffic to Normalize by February 2025
The Panama Canal traffic is anticipated to return to normal by February 2025, announced...
Spielberg’s ‘The Fabelmans’ wins Toronto festival top prize
LOS ANGELES (AFP) - Steven Spielberg's new film "The Fabelmans" earned its spot as the first Academy Awards nominee Sunday by winning the first...
Cypriot carob farmers harvest ‘black gold’
Theophanes Christo, 20, and his grandfather Christos Charalambos, 79 (above the tree) harvest carob from a tree in the village of Asgata, southern Cyprus
ASGATA...
Bitcoin Correction: How Far Will the Breather Extend?
Bitcoin Takes a Breather: How Far Could the Correction Extend?
After testing the crucial $35,000 threshold earlier this week, Bitcoin slightly retreated on Thursday, suggesting...
Sony Terminates $10 Billion Merger with Zee Entertainment in India
Sony has announced that it is terminating its $10 billion merger with Indian rival Zee Entertainment. The merger, which was agreed upon in late...
Oil Spill Threatens as Tanker with 1.4 Million Liters Sinks off...
Environmental Disaster Looms as Oil Tanker Sinks off Coast of Manila
In the midst of the typhoon season wreaking havoc in Asia, particularly in Taiwan...
Oil Spill Threatens as Tanker with 1.4 Million Liters Sinks off...
Environmental Disaster Looms as Oil Tanker Sinks off Coast of Manila
In the midst of the typhoon season wreaking havoc in Asia, particularly in Taiwan...
