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AEF-2019 has broken several records

Jun 04, 2019 07:04 am UTC| Business

The 12th Astana Economic Forum finished in the capital of Kazakhstan. The conference participants have already called the AEF the name of Asian Davos - by analogy with the World Economic Forum, which takes place every...

How Much Does A 7 11 Franchise Cost?

Jun 04, 2019 03:34 am UTC| Business

Convenience stores present a new business opportunity for entrepreneurs to earn big bucks. If its your first business venture, starting your very own convenience store can be tough. As such, you want to start and operate...

How To Determine Medicare Fraud

Jun 04, 2019 03:32 am UTC| Business

If youre living in the US, Medicare can be a godsend for all of your medical needs. Medicare is a federal health insurance program designed to cover people who are at least 65 years old, young people with disabilities, and...

How to attract new customers in an evolving market

Jun 03, 2019 02:59 am UTC| Business

New customers are the key to business growth and expansion, without them many budding companies would fail to bridge the gap between early success and long-term growth. Of course it is also important to look after your...

An Overview of Motorcycle Accident Law in California

Jun 03, 2019 02:51 am UTC| Business

Riding a motorcycle is an exciting activity, particularly in California, where the weather is often warm. However, it also one of the most dangerous outdoor activities. Hundreds of motorcycle fatalities are reported...

Canadians are Sick of Banks’ Mortgage Lending Practices

Jun 03, 2019 02:48 am UTC| Business

When consumers in Canada aim their vitriol at a financial product theyre unhappy with, credit cards used to top the least liked list. Things have changed in just a few short years. Nowadays, Canadian banks are in the...

Selling Your Car Individually vs. Through a Dealer

May 31, 2019 10:18 am UTC| Business

The used car market is thriving and a lot of people are looking to sell cars in Dubai, but the route that you take to sell your makes all the difference. The two different routes that you need to decide between are usually...

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Economy

Trump Plans 25% Tariff on EU Car Imports Amid Rising U.S.-EU Trade Tensions

The United States is preparing to increase tariffs on European Union car imports to 25%, a move that could significantly impact global trade and the automotive industry. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer confirmed...

Iran Warns No Military Fix for Hormuz Crisis as Talks Show Progress

Irans Foreign Minister Seyed Araghchi has cautioned that escalating military actions will not resolve the ongoing Hormuz crisis, emphasizing instead the importance of diplomatic negotiations. In a recent statement,...

Asian Markets Slip Amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions and RBA Rate Hike Expectations

Asian stock markets declined on Tuesday as investor sentiment weakened בעקבות escalating geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and anticipation of further monetary tightening in Australia. Regional trading activity...

Oil Prices Ease in Asian Trade as Gulf Tensions and Hormuz Shipping Risks Weigh on Markets

Oil prices slipped during Asian trading on Tuesday following a strong rally in the previous session, as investors balanced rising geopolitical tensions in the Gulf with U.S. efforts to stabilize critical shipping routes....

Yen Volatility and Middle East Tensions Drive Dollar Strength in FX Markets

The Japanese yen remained a focal point in global foreign exchange markets on Monday, as it trimmed earlier gains against the U.S. dollar following a sharp rally driven by speculation of government intervention. The...

Politics

Dominican Republic Halts GoldQuest Mining Project Amid Environmental Protests

The Dominican Republic has ordered the suspension of all activities tied to GoldQuest Minings proposed gold and copper development, following large-scale protests driven by environmental concerns. President Luis Abinader...

South Korea Probes Explosion on HMM Vessel in Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Tensions

South Korea announced an investigation into the cause of an explosion and fire aboard a South Korean-operated cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route. The incident, which occurred on Monday,...

Russian Missile Strike on Merefa Kills 7, Injures Dozens in Kharkiv Region

A devastating Russian missile attack struck the town of Merefa in Ukraines northeastern Kharkiv region on Monday morning, leaving at least seven people dead and more than 30 injured, according to Ukrainian officials. Among...

Strait of Hormuz Crisis Deepens Amid U.S.-Iran Military Escalation

Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have escalated sharply as the United States and Iran exchange new attacks, raising concerns over global energy security and maritime trade. The vital shipping corridor, responsible for a...

U.S. Military Counters Iranian Threats in Strait of Hormuz Amid Escalating Tensions

The United States military announced it successfully destroyed six Iranian small boats and intercepted multiple cruise missiles and drones in the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting rising tensions in one of the worlds most...

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

Apple Explores Intel and Samsung Partnerships to Diversify Chip Supply Chain

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) is reportedly in early-stage discussions with Intel Corp. (NASDAQ: INTC) and Samsung Electronics (KS: 005930) as part of a strategic effort to expand its chip manufacturing partnerships. According...

Palantir Reports Record Growth, Raises 2026 Revenue Outlook Above Expectations

Palantir Technologies delivered its strongest sales growth since going public, reporting impressive first-quarter 2026 results that exceeded Wall Street expectations and boosted investor confidence. The company announced...

Anthropic Secures $1.5B AI Venture Backed by Wall Street Giants, Shaking Software Sector

Anthropic has reportedly secured $1.5 billion in funding for a new artificial intelligence joint venture backed by major Wall Street firms, signaling a significant shift in the AI and enterprise software landscape....

Meta Plans $13B AI Data Center Financing in Texas Amid Surging Big Tech Investment

Meta Platforms is reportedly partnering with Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan Chase to secure a massive $13 billion financing package for its planned data center in El Paso, Texas. According to sources cited by Reuters, the...

Anthropic’s $1.5B AI Venture with Wall Street Firms Targets Private Equity Market

Anthropic is reportedly nearing completion of a major $1.5 billion joint venture with leading financial institutions, including Blackstone and Goldman Sachs, aimed at expanding the use of artificial intelligence tools...