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Citigroup Urges Dismissal of New York Lawsuit Over Fraud Scams

Apr 03, 2024 04:01 am UTC| Business

Citigroup is urging the dismissal of a lawsuit filed in New York about alleged fraud scams. The company has strongly refuted the claims made against it and is seeking legal recourse to address the situation. The...

Google Axes Dropcam, Dropcam Pro, Nest Secure; Users Access to End Next Week

Apr 03, 2024 03:35 am UTC| Business Technology

Google LLC is shutting down its Dropcam, Dropcam Pro, and Nest Secure services next week. This means that these smart home devices powered by Google will stop working on April 8. Ahead of the discontinuation, the tech...

PUMA and Porsche Collaborate on the Crews Go Summer Collection

Apr 03, 2024 03:33 am UTC| Business Sports

Global sports company PUMA, in partnership with Porsche, has recently announced the launch of their latest collaboration: the Crews Go Summer Collection. The product offering is a fusion of automotive excellence and...

Brazil's Pix Payment System Disrupting Traditional Banking Landscape

Apr 02, 2024 10:57 am UTC| Business

In just three years, Brazils immensely popular Pix payment system has swiftly become the preferred payment method in the country, surpassing cash and wire transfers in many instances. This rapid adoption is now posing a...

Electric Vehicles in South Korea Surpasses 500,000 Mark

Apr 02, 2024 10:55 am UTC| Business Technology

Electric vehicles are gaining popularity in South Korea, and the cumulative number of units sold in the country has already exceeded 500,000. This shows that more and more people are buying EVs, especially now that 300,000...

K-Pop Fans Force Hyundai Motor to End Aluminium Supply Deal with Indonesian Firm

Apr 02, 2024 09:22 am UTC| Business

South Koreas Hyundai Motor Co and PT Adaro Minerals Indonesia Tbk have ceased an aluminum supply agreement after calls by a climate campaigner backed by K-pop fans. The call was against procuring supplies of the metal...

Burger King Unveils Real ‘Fake Burger’ in Japan After 4-Year Hiatus

Apr 02, 2024 09:15 am UTC| Business

Burger King Japan has finally launched the new food item that was initially thought to be just part of a stunt for the April Fools Day. The restaurant released the Fake Burger on April 1, proving that the previous...

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Economy

Asian Stocks Mixed as Tech Shares Decline While Japan’s Nikkei Hits Record High

Asian stock markets showed mixed performance on Wednesday as technology stocks weakened, reflecting overnight losses on Wall Street, while Japans benchmark Nikkei 225 reached a new record high. Investors remained cautious...

Japan Exports Surge for Seventh Month as AI Demand Offsets Middle East Trade Disruptions

Japans exports extended their growth streak for a seventh consecutive month in March, driven largely by strong global demand linked to artificial intelligence (AI) and data center expansion. According to government data,...

Oil Prices Slip Amid Iran Ceasefire Extension, Hormuz Disruptions Keep Markets Tense

Oil prices edged lower during volatile Asian trading on Wednesday as U.S. President Donald Trump announced an indefinite extension of the ceasefire with Iran. While the move raised hopes for continued peace talks, ongoing...

U.S. Stock Futures Rise as Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire, Easing Market Tensions

U.S. stock index futures moved higher evening after President Donald Trump announced an indefinite extension of a ceasefire with Iran, calming investor fears about escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The...

Canada-USMCA Review 2026: No Collapse Expected Despite July 1 Deadline

Canadas top trade negotiator to the United States, Janice Charette, has signaled that the upcoming July 1 deadline for reviewing the USMCA trade agreement should not be viewed as a breaking point for North American trade...

Politics

Virginia Redistricting Vote Boosts Democrats Ahead of Midterm Elections

Virginia voters approved a new Democratic-backed congressional map on Tuesday, a decision that could significantly reshape the balance of power in the U.S. House of Representatives ahead of the upcoming midterm elections....

Trump Administration Files Fraud Charges Against Southern Poverty Law Center Over Informant Payments

The Trump administration has filed criminal charges against the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), a prominent civil rights organization known for tracking extremist groups, accusing it of defrauding donors through its...

Global Military Talks in London Aim to Reopen Strait of Hormuz and Protect Shipping

Military planners representing more than 30 countries are gathering in London for two days of high-level discussions focused on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and strengthening maritime security in one of the worlds most...

Sharif Welcomes Trump’s Ceasefire Extension in U.S.-Israel-Iran Conflict

Pakistans Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed appreciation to former U.S. President Donald Trump for agreeing to extend the ceasefire in the ongoing U.S.-Israeli conflict involving Iran. The decision aims to...

Argentina’s Milei Pushes Electoral Reform to End Mandatory Primaries

Argentine President Javier Milei announced plans to introduce a sweeping electoral reform bill to Congress, aiming to reshape the countrys political landscape and voting system. The proposal, set to be submitted on...

Science

China vs. NASA: The New Moon Race and What's at Stake by 2030

The space race is back and this time, its a direct competition between the United States and China for dominance on the lunar surface. NASAs Artemis II mission recently made history when four astronauts flew farther into...

NASA Artemis II: First Crewed Moon Mission Since Apollo Takes Four Astronauts on 10-Day Lunar Journey

NASAs Artemis II mission launched Wednesday, marking humanitys return to crewed lunar exploration for the first time since the Apollo era. Carrying four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft, this historic 10-day mission...

NASA's Artemis II Mission: First Crewed Lunar Journey Since Apollo

NASA's Artemis II Crew Arrives in Florida for Historic Moon Mission

The four astronauts chosen for NASAs Artemis II mission have touched down at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, marking the beginning of final launch preparations for the first crewed lunar journey in over 50 years. NASA...

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...

Technology

SK Hynix to Invest $13 Billion in AI Chip Packaging Facility

South Koreas SK Hynix is accelerating its push into the artificial intelligence semiconductor market with a major new investment aimed at strengthening its global competitiveness. The company announced plans to invest...

Nvidia Pushes 800V Data Center Power Systems to Boost Efficiency and Cut Costs

NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA) is reportedly exploring next-generation data center power solutions by engaging major South Korean power equipment manufacturers to develop higher-voltage infrastructure. According to The...

LG Innotek Stock Hits Record High on $68M Automotive Wi-Fi 7 Deal

LG Innotek shares surged to an all-time high on Wednesday, fueled by strong investor confidence following the companys latest automotive supply agreement with a European partner. The Seoul-listed stock (KS:011070) climbed...

Samsung Boosts DRAM Supply to Tesla as AI-Driven Memory Demand Surges

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (KS:005930) has significantly increased its monthly DRAM shipments to Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA), reflecting the growing demand for advanced memory solutions in electric vehicles and artificial...

SpaceX Eyes $60B Cursor Deal to Boost AI Power Ahead of IPO

Elon Musks SpaceX has announced plans to collaborate with AI coding startup Cursor, with the option to acquire the company later this year in a deal valued at $60 billion. The aerospace giant also revealed an alternative...