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Is your Android phone as secure as you think?

Aug 19, 2019 00:57 am UTC| Business

Smartphones have become one of our most prized possessions, with most people treasuring a phone more than any other device. In fact, more than a third of us feel stressed and cut off if were away from our smartphone, while...

How to Test the Security of Your Web Hosting Service

Aug 19, 2019 00:51 am UTC| Business

If you are about to create a business website, you have probably already researched how to find the best web hosting company. However, the variety of web hosting services available out there all differ in terms of the...

Scandals from Abraaj to KGL have investors hankering for better regulation in the Gulf

Aug 19, 2019 00:48 am UTC| Business

The collapse of mammoth investment fund Abraaj Group has made headlines again as Dubais regulator imposed its largest-ever finea whopping $315 millionon two of the Groups companies, while founder Arif Naqvi was sentenced...

Technology start-ups that fail fast, succeed faster

Aug 16, 2019 06:44 am UTC| Insights & Views Business

Failure rates of new technology-based companies are shockingly high. It is estimated that 75 per cent of technology start-ups do not generate profits. Other data suggests upwards of 90 per cent of new technology...

How New Innovations Are Counteracting the Rise of Medical Errors

Aug 16, 2019 02:06 am UTC| Business

In most industries, an error simply means lost time, productivity, or revenue. In the healthcare sector, an error can be the difference between life and death. Thus, when it comes to innovation in healthcare, new...

HowToWrite.CustomWritings.com Review

Aug 16, 2019 02:04 am UTC| Business

Students often find themselves in need of help with completing their papers. Intricate essay instructions or lack of understanding of what it takes to write an A paper can cost even good students a lot of time and nerves....

Why should you invest in ETFs?

Aug 16, 2019 01:59 am UTC| Business

If youve been trading for a while, youve probably come across Exchange Traded funds, known as ETFs for short. They are an investment vehicle that is becoming increasingly popular with long and short term investors alike....

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Economy

Supreme Court Blocks Trump's IEEPA Tariffs: Dollar Slides, Stocks Rally

On February 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump that President Trump exceeded his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). Chief Justice John...

European Stocks Slip as U.S. Tariff Uncertainty Grows; Novo Nordisk Shares Tumble

European stock markets traded mixed on Monday as renewed uncertainty over U.S. trade tariffs dampened investor sentiment, while Novo Nordisk shares plunged following disappointing obesity drug trial results. Germanys DAX...

Central and Southeast Europe Economic Outlook: Hungary, Croatia and Serbia Data in Focus

Investors are closely watching key economic events in Central and Southeast Europe this week, with major updates expected from Hungary, Croatia and Serbia. According to Erste, the Hungarian central bank is set to hold its...

Dollar Slides After Supreme Court Blocks Trump Tariffs, Boosting Global Growth Outlook

The U.S. dollar weakened on Monday after the Supreme Court struck down a broad range of former President Donald Trumps tariffs, a move investors interpreted as supportive for global economic growth. Currency markets...

Asian Currencies Rise as US Dollar Weakens Amid Trump Tariff Uncertainty and Fed Outlook

Asian currencies moved higher on Monday while the US dollar retreated, as investors reacted to fresh developments surrounding President Donald Trumps tariff policies and ongoing uncertainty over Federal Reserve interest...

Politics

South Korea Urges Russian Embassy to Remove ‘Victory Will Be Ours’ Banner Ahead of Ukraine War Anniversary

South Korea has formally requested that the Russian embassy in Seoul remove a large banner reading Victory will be ours, just days before the fourth anniversary of Russias invasion of Ukraine. The South Korean foreign...

Trump Raises Tariffs to 15% Under Section 122 After Supreme Court Ruling

U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to raise a temporary tariff on imports from all countries to 15%, up from 10%, following a Supreme Court decision that struck down a significant portion of his earlier trade...

China Reviews U.S. Supreme Court Tariff Ruling as Trump Signals New Import Duties

Chinas commerce ministry announced that it is conducting a full assessment of the recent U.S. Supreme Court tariff ruling while urging Washington to remove what it described as relevant unilateral tariff measures imposed...

Russia Launches Massive Drone and Missile Attack on Ukraine’s Energy Infrastructure

Russia launched a large-scale overnight assault on Ukraine using dozens of strike drones, ballistic missiles, and cruise missiles, intensifying its campaign against the countrys energy infrastructure. According to the...

EU Demands U.S. Honor Trade Deal After Supreme Court Blocks Trump Tariffs

The European Commission has urged the United States to uphold the terms of last years EU-U.S. trade deal after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down former President Donald Trumps global tariffs. The ruling prompted Trump to...

Science

SpaceX Pivots Toward Moon City as Musk Reframes Long-Term Space Vision

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has revealed a significant shift in the companys near-term space exploration strategy, announcing that SpaceX is now prioritizing the development of a self-growing city on the Moon rather than focusing...

SpaceX Prioritizes Moon Mission Before Mars as Starship Development Accelerates

Elon Musks SpaceX is shifting its near-term space exploration strategy, choosing to prioritize a return to the Moon before pursuing missions to Mars, according to a recent Wall Street Journal report citing sources familiar...

NASA and SpaceX Target Crew-11 Undocking From ISS Amid Medical Concern

NASA has confirmed that the agency, in coordination with SpaceX, is targeting no earlier than 5 p.m. Eastern Time (2200 GMT) on Wednesday, January 14, for the undocking of the SpaceX Crew-11 mission from the International...

Neuralink Plans High-Volume Brain Implant Production and Fully Automated Surgery by 2026

Elon Musks brain-computer interface company Neuralink is preparing for a major expansion, announcing plans to begin high-volume production of its brain implant devices and transition to a fully automated surgical procedure...

Jared Isaacman Confirmed as NASA Administrator, Becomes 15th Leader of U.S. Space Agency

The U.S. Senate has officially confirmed billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as the new NASA administrator, making him the 15th leader in the agencys history. The confirmation, which took place on Wednesday, marks...

Technology

Samsung Stock Hits Record High on Nvidia HBM4 Supply Deal, Boosting AI Chip Rally

Samsung Electronics shares surged to a record high on Monday after reports indicated the company could become the exclusive memory chip supplier for Nvidias next-generation AI processors. The rally highlights growing...

Microsoft Gaming Leadership Shake-Up: Phil Spencer Retires, Asha Sharma Named New Xbox CEO

Microsoft has announced a significant leadership transition in its gaming division, as longtime executive Phil Spencer prepares to retire after 38 years with the company. The move marks a pivotal moment for Microsoft...

Nvidia Earnings Preview: AI Growth Outlook Remains Strong Beyond 2026

NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA) is heading into its upcoming earnings report with Wall Street expecting another quarter of solid performance, driven by surging demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure. While...

Microsoft Gaming Leadership Overhaul: Phil Spencer Retires, Asha Sharma Named New Xbox CEO

Microsoft has announced a major leadership transition in its gaming division, as longtime executive Phil Spencer retires after 38 years with the company. The move marks a significant shift for Microsoft Gaming at a time...

OpenAI Targets $600B Compute Spend as IPO Valuation Could Reach $1 Trillion

OpenAI is reportedly planning a massive expansion of its artificial intelligence infrastructure, targeting approximately $600 billion in total compute spending through 2030. According to a source cited by Reuters, the...