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Coinbase Clarifies Reports of Ending Services in India Amidst User Concerns

Sep 12, 2023 03:37 am UTC| Business Investing Digital Currency Economy

Coinbase Global Inc. refuted recent claims of discontinuing its entire service in India. Users reportedly received an email suggesting withdrawals, triggering widespread speculation about the platforms future in the...

Burger King Unveils Tsukimi Burger with Pineapple Twist in Japan

Sep 11, 2023 10:03 am UTC| Life Business

Burger King surprises Japanese foodies with its innovative Tsukimi Burger, featuring a unique pineapple ingredient instead of the traditional egg. The new line includes Teriyaki Pine and Chipotle Pine...

Honda Joins Automakers in Adopting Tesla's Charging Standard for North American EVs

Sep 11, 2023 09:37 am UTC| Economy Business Technology

Honda joins major automakers in adopting Teslas EV charging standards from 2025, signaling a shift towards simplifying and standardizing North Americas electric vehicle charging landscape. Honda will incorporate Teslas...

Gatorade Introduces Eco-Friendly 100% Recycled Plastic Bottles for New Unflavored Water in 2024

Sep 11, 2023 08:36 am UTC| Business Economy Life

Gatorade, a top-tier brand under PepsiCo, is set to release a purified, unflavored Gatorade Water in early 2024, distinctive for its packaging in 100% recycled plastic bottles, catering to environmentally-conscious...

Walmart Eyes Major Stake in ChenMed, Signaling Push into Multi-Billion Dollar Healthcare Sector

Sep 11, 2023 08:26 am UTC| Business Economy

Walmart Inc. is in discussions to acquire a significant stake in ChenMed LLC, marking a strategic push into the multi-billion-dollar U.S. healthcare sector. This potential acquisition underscores a broader retail trend of...

Daniel Zhang Steps Down from Alibaba Cloud Leadership After Just Two Months

Sep 11, 2023 06:47 am UTC| Business Economy

Daniel Zhang has unexpectedly resigned as head of Alibabas cloud division after just two months. Zhang, who recently shifted focus from his CEO role, will be replaced by Eddie Wu amid the companys larger restructuring...

German EV Surge in South Korea: Mercedes-Benz, BMW Lead the Charge, Outpacing Tesla

Sep 11, 2023 06:40 am UTC| Economy Life Business

German automakers lead South Koreas import EV market, selling 15,084 unitsa stark rise from 9,744 in 2020. Data from KAIDA unveils impressive growth despite a decline in imported gasoline and diesel vehicle sales. Brands...

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Economy

European Stocks Slip as Earnings, UK Inflation and ECB Decision Keep Investors on Edge

European stock markets traded slightly lower on Wednesday as investors assessed a fresh wave of corporate earnings while awaiting key economic and policy events, including the latest UK inflation data, the European Central...

Japan Yen Slides Past 163 as Middle East Tensions Lift US Dollar, Oil Prices

The Japanese yen weakened beyond the 163-per-dollar level on Wednesday, hovering near its weakest point since 1986 as higher U.S. Treasury yields and rising oil prices boosted demand for the U.S. dollar. Investors also...

Gold Price Surges Above $4,100 as Middle East Tensions Boost Safe-Haven Demand

Gold prices extended their rally on Wednesday, climbing above the key $4,100-an-ounce level as investors sought safe-haven assets amid escalating Middle East tensions and growing concerns over global energy supplies....

US Stock Exchanges Face Earnings Test as Trading Boom Meets Crypto Competition

U.S. exchange operators are set to begin reporting quarterly earnings this week, with investors expected to focus on whether strong trading activity can offset mounting concerns over regulatory changes and rising...

India FMCG Q1 Earnings Preview: Higher Input Costs Likely to Weigh on Profit Margins

Indias leading fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies are expected to report weaker first-quarter profit margins as rising raw material costs, driven by the Iran conflict and higher crude oil prices, offset the...

Politics

US-Iran War Enters 11th Day as Costs Climb to $37.5 Billion, Trump Warns of More Strikes

The U.S.-Iran conflict intensified after U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed it had completed an eleventh consecutive night of military strikes targeting Iranian assets. The operations are aimed at weakening Irans...

Rubio Urges Global Isolation of Nicaragua After Ortega Vows to End Elections

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has urged the international community to increase pressure on Nicaragua after President Daniel Ortega announced that the country would no longer hold elections, a move that has drawn...

US-Backed Pediatric HIV Treatment Drops After Foreign Aid Changes, Study Finds

Around 77,000 fewer children worldwide received HIV treatment supported by the United States in the fiscal year ending October 2025 compared with the previous year, according to research presented at the AIDS 2026...

US, Solomon Islands Deepen Ties as Peace Corps Set to Return After 25 Years

The United States is strengthening its relationship with the Solomon Islands by reviving the Peace Corps program and expanding development assistance, signaling Washingtons continued focus on the strategically important...

US Sends First Humanitarian Aid Flight to Cuba Under $100M Assistance Plan

The United States has launched the first humanitarian aid flight to Cuba under a newly announced $100 million assistance initiative, marking a significant step in Washingtons effort to provide direct relief to the Cuban...

Science

Blue Origin New Glenn Explosion Could Delay Launch Operations Until 2028

Blue Origin is facing a significant setback after a dramatic explosion involving its New Glenn rocket severely damaged a launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida. According to NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, repairs to the...

Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Launch Pad Test, Delaying Space Ambitions

Blue Origin suffered a major setback after its uncrewed New Glenn rocket exploded during a launch pad test in Florida on Thursday, raising new challenges for Jeff Bezos space company as it competes with Elon Musks SpaceX...

SpaceX Delays Starship V3 Launch Ahead of Potential Record IPO

SpaceX on Thursday postponed the highly anticipated launch of its 12th Starship rocket test from Texas after technical issues interrupted the final countdown. The company now plans to attempt the Starship V3 launch again...

Trump Administration Releases New UFO Files and Apollo Mission Records

The U.S. Defense Department has released dozens of previously classified UFO-related files following an order from President Donald Trump, sparking renewed debate over unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and government...

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...

Technology

Samsung Eyes Up to $1.14 Billion Investment in AI Startup Mistral

Samsung Electronics is reportedly in discussions to invest as much as 1 billion euros ($1.14 billion) in French artificial intelligence startup Mistral, a move that could strengthen the South Korean tech giants position in...

Wistron Opens $700M Texas AI Factory to Build Nvidia Superchips in U.S.

Taiwan-based Wistron Corp. (TW:3231), one of Nvidias leading manufacturing partners, has officially opened its first U.S. production facility in Fort Worth, Texas, marking a significant milestone in the expansion of...

Wistron Opens $700M Texas AI Factory to Build Nvidia GB300 Superchips

Taiwan-based Wistron Corp., a major Nvidia supplier, has opened its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Fort Worth, Texas, investing $700 million to expand artificial intelligence infrastructure production as global...

Super Micro Computer Stock Jumps 20% After Record AI Orders and Margin Surge

Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI) stock soared about 20% in after-hours trading on Tuesday after the AI server maker released a stronger-than-expected preliminary update for its fiscal fourth quarter, highlighting a...

US, China to Hold AI Talks Ahead of Xi’s September Visit

The United States and China are preparing to hold high-level artificial intelligence (AI) talks in September, marking the first official AI dialogue between the two countries under President Donald Trumps administration....