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Kakao and Samsung Card sign partnership deal to create KakaoPay credit card

Mar 03, 2021 08:20 am UTC| Business

Kakao and Samsung Card just inked a deal to launch the KakaoPay brand credit card. This partnership is said to be part of the latters move to delve deeper into the financial business. How Samsung Card was picked as...

Boeing: Australian air force showcase its pilotless jet as it completes flight test

Mar 03, 2021 07:46 am UTC| Business

Boeing Co just unveiled its pilotless aircraft that looks like a fighter jet. It has been named the Loyal Wingman and was developed in Australia. The new Boeing plane built-in AU Boeing and the Royal Australian Air...

Jack Ma no longer China’s richest man after enraging Beijing

Mar 03, 2021 07:30 am UTC| Business Economy

Jack Ma, the Chinese founder of Ant Group and Alibaba, is not Chinas richest man anymore. The loss of the title as his countrys richest citizen was revealed after a list was released this week. Many are saying that Jack...

Boeing warns of fire risks in design of rival Airbus' new jet

Mar 03, 2021 07:17 am UTC| Business

Boeing Co raised concerns over fuel tank fire risks posed by the design of arch-rival Airbus newest narrow-body jet, the A321XLR. Boeing told the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) that the A321XLRs fuel tank...

Volvo announces plans to go all-electric by 2030

Mar 03, 2021 06:08 am UTC| Business

Volvo is the latest car manufacturer that announced its intent to go all-electric. Earlier this week, the Swedish automaker revealed that by the end of the decade, consumers would only see electric cars from the companys...

Intel lost in patent trial and ordered to pay VLSI $2.18 billion

Mar 03, 2021 05:49 am UTC| Business

Intel will lose money after a federal jury in Waco, Texas, ruled in favor of VLSI, a semiconductor design firm. This is in connection to a patent case that claimed the American tech company violated patent rights. It...

Protecting the environment: Utility Warehouse’s green initiatives

Mar 03, 2021 04:27 am UTC| Business

The multi-award-winning home service provider helps customers reduce greenhouse gas emissions and costs. We need the earth. Its our home and, if we dont care for our environment, well only have ourselves to blame. But...

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Economy

Trump Rejects Iran Proposal as Tensions Persist Amid Fragile Ceasefire

U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed dissatisfaction with Irans latest proposal for renewed talks, signaling continued deadlock in efforts to resolve the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict. Despite a ceasefire reached on...

EU Warns of Response as U.S. Considers 25% Tariffs on Car Imports

The European Commission signaled it is prepared to defend its economic interests after the United States threatened to impose new tariffs on European vehicles, raising concerns over a potential escalation in transatlantic...

Wall Street Mixed as Apple Earnings Boost Nasdaq and Oil Prices Ease

U.S. stock market performance ended mixed on Friday, with major indices showing resilience despite ongoing geopolitical tensions and fluctuating oil prices. The SP 500 and Nasdaq Composite posted gains, while the Dow Jones...

Gold Prices Slip Amid Iran Tensions and Rising Rate Concerns

Gold prices edged slightly lower on Friday, hovering near one-month lows after a volatile trading session. The precious metal continues to face pressure following consecutive monthly declines, as global economic...

Dollar Gains Slightly as Yen Volatility Continues After Japan Intervention

Currency markets closely monitored the Japanese yen on Friday after suspected intervention by Tokyo triggered significant volatility, while the U.S. dollar began May with a modest rebound following April losses. The U.S....

Politics

Cuba Condemns New U.S. Sanctions, Calls Measures “Collective Punishment”

Cuba has strongly rejected the latest sanctions imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, describing them as unjust and harmful to its citizens. The response came from Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez, who...

Rising Tensions in US-Europe Relations Amid Trump Policies and Iran War

Recent developments in US-Europe relations have raised concerns among global leaders as tensions escalate due to policy disagreements and political rhetoric. European officials are increasingly uneasy following a series of...

Trump Expands Cuba Sanctions Targeting Key Sectors and Foreign Entities

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a sweeping executive order expanding sanctions against Cuba, intensifying pressure on the islands government and its international partners. According to White House officials, the...

US to Withdraw 5,000 Troops from Germany Amid Growing Rift with European Allies

The United States is set to withdraw approximately 5,000 troops from Germany, signaling rising tensions between Washington and its European allies amid the ongoing Iran conflict. The Pentagon confirmed the move, which will...

U.S. Weapons Delays Raise Concerns Among European Allies Amid Iran Conflict

The United States has reportedly warned several European allies to prepare for delays in the delivery of military equipment, as ongoing tensions and conflict involving Iran continue to strain American weapons stockpiles....

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

U.S. Cybersecurity Pushes Faster Patch Deadlines Amid Rising AI-Driven Threats

U.S. cybersecurity officials are exploring significantly shorter deadlines for fixing critical vulnerabilities in government IT systems, driven by growing concerns that hackers are leveraging advanced artificial...

Apple Q2 2026 Earnings Surge as iPhone 17 Sales Drive Record Revenue

Apple delivered a strong fiscal Q2 2026 performance, reporting record-breaking revenue and profit growth fueled by robust iPhone sales and expanding services. The tech giant posted earnings of $2.01 per share on $111.18...

FBI Warns of China’s Expanding Hack-for-Hire Network Amid Extradition Case

The Chinese governments alleged hack-for-hire ecosystem is rapidly expanding and becoming increasingly difficult to control, according to a senior FBI official. Speaking on Thursday, FBI Assistant Director Brett Leatherman...

Taiwan Activates Backup Communications After Undersea Cable Break on Dongyin Island

Taiwan has activated emergency backup communications for Dongyin, its northernmost and strategically important island, after an undersea cable was damaged due to shifting shipwreck debris caused by severe weather. The...

Meta Raises 2026 Capex Outlook Amid AI Spending Surge, Shares Drop After Earnings

Meta Platforms has increased its full-year capital expenditure guidance for 2026, signaling continued aggressive investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure despite rising costs and market concerns. The company...