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Volkswagen Crisis Vis-à-vis German Growth

Oct 07, 2015 11:29 am UTC| Insights & Views Business

Manufacturing sector accounts for around 23% of German GDP (well above the Eurozone average of around 16%) and among this, 15% is car production. Volkswagen is the biggest of Germanys car makers and one of the countrys...

Facebook to launch satellite in 2016 to connect millions

Oct 06, 2015 12:18 pm UTC| Technology Business

Facebook is continuously evolving and striving hard to reach new heights. Quite literally, the social media giant has announced its first project to deliver internet from space and has partnered with Eutelsat to launch a...

Apple acquires Artificial Intelligence startup Perceptio

Oct 06, 2015 11:36 am UTC| Technology Business

Perceptio, a start-up company owned by artificial intelligence researchers Nicolas Pinto and Zak Stone, has been acquired by Apple Inc., according to a latest report by Bloomberg. The start-up is focussed on developing...

Daimler ‘Shaping Future Transportation’ with self-driving trucks

Oct 05, 2015 07:55 am UTC| Technology Business

Daimler, the well-known German automaker, conducted the first-ever test of its autonomous truck on Friday in Germany. Dr Wolfgang Bernhard, the member of the Daimler AG Board of Management responsible for Daimler Trucks...

Volkswagen's problems have just begun, lawsuits could push firm to bankruptcy

Sep 25, 2015 06:27 am UTC| Business Technology

The world has come crashing down for Volkswagen ever since the news about its emission scandal broke. Martin Winterkorn, Volkswagen Chief Executive,resignedon Wednesday stating, Volkswagen needs a fresh start - also in...

Volkswagen scandal widens platinum-palladium spread

Sep 24, 2015 12:47 pm UTC| Insights & Views Business

Platinum is taking major hit over Volkswagen scandal as it is expected to reduce the demand for the metal which is highly used in diesel cars. Industry expectation is that Volkswagen scandal over diesel car emissions...

Google to unveil Nexus Smartphones on September 29th

Sep 24, 2015 11:43 am UTC| Technology Business

Google has officially sent invitations for its launch event for 29th September. According to latest reports, the search engine giant will unveil the next generation of Nexus devices, including Nexus 5X and Nexus...

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Economy

South Korea's Acting President Seeks Stronger U.S. Ties Amid Trade and Security Concerns

South Koreas acting president, Choi Sang-mok, expressed hopes for deeper, reciprocal relations with Washington under Donald Trumps second term as U.S. president. Concerns loom over the impact of Trumps policies on Asias...

Jefferies Lowers Ratings on Three Leading UK Industrial Stocks

Jefferies analysts have downgraded three major UK industrial stocks, including Judges Scientific (LON:JDG), Smiths Group (OTC:SMGZY), and XP Power (LON:XPP), lowering their ratings from buy to hold. Persistent economic...

Singapore’s Central Bank Faces Split Predictions Ahead of Policy Review

Economists remain divided on whether the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) will ease monetary policy at its upcoming review or maintain current settings. A Reuters poll of 12 analysts revealed an even split: six...

Trump's Bold Actions Praised by Russia Amid Calls for Dialogue

Kirill Dmitriev, CEO of Russias $23 billion sovereign wealth fund, lauded U.S. President Donald Trumps leadership, stating his decisive actions could reshape history, foster economic growth, and encourage global dialogue....

South Korea’s Economy Faces Sluggish Growth Amid Political Unrest

South Koreas economy saw limited growth in the fourth quarter, expanding just 0.2% seasonally adjusted, as political instability dampened consumer spending, according to a Reuters poll of economists. Annual growth slowed...

Politics

President Yoon Attends Impeachment Hearing Amid Martial Law Allegations

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol appeared at the Constitutional Court on Tuesday to defend himself in his impeachment trial. Detained since last week, Yoon faces allegations of leading an insurrection after attempting...

Biden Grants Final Pardons to Protect Family and Public Servants

In his final hours as president, Joe Biden issued preemptive pardons for several individuals, including family members and high-profile figures like Liz Cheney and Mark Milley. The pardons extend to members of the Jan. 6...

Trump Announces U.S. Exit from WHO, Citing Mismanagement and Unfair Payments

President Donald Trump declared the United States would exit the World Health Organization (WHO), citing the agencys handling of COVID-19 and other global health crises. Trump criticized the WHO for alleged political bias...

Marco Rubio Confirmed as Secretary of State in Unanimous Vote

The U.S. Senate unanimously confirmed Republican Senator Marco Rubio as Secretary of State under President Donald Trumps second term. Rubio, 53, a prominent China critic and staunch ally of Israel, was backed by a 99-0...

Trump Signs Executive Order to Protect Free Speech and End Federal Censorship

Republican President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday aimed at restoring freedom of speech and ending federal censorship. The move targets alleged government influence on social media moderation under the...

Science

White House Office of Science and Technology Policy provides in-house science advice for the president

Presidents need science advice. From climate change and pandemics to the governance of AI and the countrys nuclear arsenal, science sits at the center of a range of foreign and domestic policy challenges that reach the...

Double Moonshot: Japan’s ispace and Firefly Launch Lunar Missions

In a significant stride for lunar exploration, Japanese company ispace and U.S.-based Firefly Aerospace launched moon landers aboard a SpaceX rocket from Florida. This rare double mission highlights the growing competition...

Firefighting planes are dumping ocean water on the Los Angeles fires − why using saltwater is typically a last resort

Firefighters battling the deadly wildfires that raced through the Los Angeles area in January 2025 have been hampered by a limited supply of freshwater. So, when the winds are calm enough, skilled pilots flying planes...

Bill Gates’ Shocking New Malaria Solution Unveiled as Genetically Modified Mosquitoes Turn Into Flying Vaccinators

In a groundbreaking and controversial move, researchers funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation at Leiden University Medical Center have developed a revolutionary approach to combat malaria. The team has created...

Explosive CIA Whistleblower Claims Havana Syndrome Victims Face Cancer, Dementia, and Government Betrayal

A former CIA operative has come forward with alarming allegations, claiming that victims of the mysterious Havana Syndrome are now battling devastating health issues, including cancer, dementia, and Parkinsons disease. The...

Technology

Apple Downgraded by Jefferies Amid Weak iPhone Sales and AI Concerns

Jefferies analysts downgraded Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock to Underperform from Hold, reducing the price target to $200.75 from $211.84, signaling a potential 13% downside. The downgrade reflects concerns over Apples fiscal...

Chinese Chip Stocks Surge Amid EUV Technology Breakthrough

Chinese chipmaking stocks soared as reports of domestic advancements in extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography technology emerged, signaling potential independence from U.S. sanctions. Semiconductor Manufacturing...

Trump Revokes Biden’s 2021 Electric Vehicle Executive Order

Former President Donald Trump on Monday revoked a 2021 executive order by his successor, Joe Biden, which aimed for electric vehicles (EVs) to account for half of all new car sales by 2030. While Bidens target wasnt...

Trump Signs Order Delaying TikTok Ban

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an order on Monday delaying a ban on the popular short-video app TikTok, previously set to take effect on January 19. The decision grants the app a 75-day reprieve while the government...

Trump Orders Federal Employees Back to Offices, Ends Remote Work for Most

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order requiring federal employees to return to in-person work five days a week, reversing remote work policies established during the COVID-19 pandemic. Announced at...