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Ikea v Pepperfy: India the venue for a David and Goliath furniture fight

Aug 12, 2019 06:46 am UTC| Insights & Views Business

Ikea is celebrating its first anniversary of operating in India. Even though the company secured regulatory approval to enter the country in 2013, it took five years of effort and significant investment before the first...

China's tobacco industry is building schools and no one is watching

Aug 12, 2019 06:24 am UTC| Insights & Views Business

Would you send your child to a school named after a cigarette brand? What if it was one of only two schools in your area and boasting far better infrastructure? What if the school also had an inspirational slogan such as...

Here's how tech giants profit from invading our privacy

Aug 12, 2019 06:10 am UTC| Insights & Views Business

Heres how tech giants profit from invading our privacy, and how we can start taking it back Australias consumer watchdog has recommended major changes to our consumer protection and privacy laws. If these reforms are...

How to Choose an Online Casino

Aug 12, 2019 02:09 am UTC| Business

Picking a gambling site, on the example of a successful online casino Baocasino, there are certain peculiarities to look out for. Some aspects are more important, some are less, some are just there to ensure a more...

How to choose a smart strategy in free online slots

Aug 12, 2019 02:07 am UTC| Business

It goes without saying that every gambler wants to win. Although online casino slot games are a mere entertainment, many gamblers are driven by the goal to hit big winnings, forgetting about risks. Its important to...

Why Don’t Americans Consider Traveling Abroad More?

Aug 08, 2019 02:48 am UTC| Business

According to recent studies, Europeans are most likely to travel abroad and they do it quite often. They are closely followed by people from developed Asian countries like South Korea, Japan, and China who opened their...

What Do Medical Device Recalls Cost Americans?

Aug 08, 2019 02:44 am UTC| Business

Despite significant growth and widespread excitement about advances, there are countless medical device recalls every year, as well as medication recalls and newly introduced warnings. But what do all of these recalls...

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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...