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BMW Korea, Kia, Hyundai, and more automakers issue recalls for almost 230,000 vehicles

Apr 02, 2021 09:52 am UTC| Business

BMW Korea, Hyundai, and three other carmakers reportedly issued recalls on their respective vehicle model for defective parts. It was said that the five companies are voluntarily recalling the affected units. As per...

TSMC is investing $100 billion for advancement and avoid future chip shortage

Apr 02, 2021 09:32 am UTC| Business

TSMC, the leading semiconductor company in Taiwan, is putting in more money to make sure it can keep up with the increasing demands in the next three years. A total of $100 billion is set to be invested for the advancement...

KSOE secures $500 million deal for seven ships

Apr 02, 2021 08:53 am UTC| Business

Korea Shipbuilding Offshore Engineering Co. revealed on Thursday, April 1, that it had signed new contracts for deals amounting to $500 million or KRW566 billion. The company said there was an order to build seven ships...

Dr. Glenn L. Keiper Discusses Neurosurgery Advancement For Spinal Conditions

Apr 02, 2021 08:39 am UTC| Business

The spine provides the body with the structure and support it needs to function. Without a healthy spine, standing, moving, and bending can be impossible. Over the past two decades, spinal surgeries have drastically...

Kakao Mobility gets Google to invest $44 million

Apr 02, 2021 07:52 am UTC| Business

Kakao Mobility Corp. is getting a $44.15 million investment from Google. The American tech company is investing by buying new shares amounting to KRW56.51 billion. Googles investment was revealed through Kakao...

How Tech Is Changing the Face of Estate Agents

Apr 02, 2021 07:41 am UTC| Business

Technology is rapidly changing careers and industries and in no place is the more the case than in the estate agent industry. Heres how technology is altering the landscape dramatically. Shifting to Mobile Consumers...

SK Innovation: No infringement violation in LG battery patent lawsuit, says USITC

Apr 02, 2021 07:11 am UTC| Business

SK Innovation scored a point when the U.S. International Trade Commission released its preliminary decision this week. The USITC sided with SK in the battery patent lawsuit filed by LG Energy Solutions when it said that no...

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Economy

Fed’s Goolsbee Warns Inflation Remains Elevated, Signals Caution on Rate Cuts

Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee has cautioned that recent inflation data presents a challenge for the U.S. central bank, reinforcing a cautious stance on potential interest rate cuts. Speaking in a recent...

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...

Politics

Trump Signals Major U.S. Troop Reduction in Germany Amid NATO Tensions and Trade Disputes

U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to significantly reduce the American military presence in Germany, going well beyond the previously proposed withdrawal of 5,000 troops. Speaking briefly to reporters before...

Peru Election Results Under Scrutiny as JNE Calls for Comprehensive IT Audit

Perus National Jury of Elections (JNE) has officially requested a comprehensive and exhaustive IT audit of the ongoing general election results, intensifying focus on transparency and electoral integrity in the country....

Trump Signals Possible Renewal of U.S. Strikes on Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Saturday that the United States could potentially resume military strikes on Iran, highlighting ongoing tensions between the two nations. Speaking to reporters in West Palm Beach,...

Kim Jong Un Highlights Youth Role in North Korea’s Military and Political Agenda

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un recently met with delegates from the ruling partys youth league congress in Pyongyang, reinforcing the governments focus on young people as a driving force behind national development and...

Russian Forces Advance Toward Kostiantynivka as Fighting Intensifies in Eastern Ukraine

Russian troops are steadily advancing toward the strategic city of Kostiantynivka in Ukraines eastern Donetsk region, signaling a renewed push to gain ground near one of Ukraines most heavily fortified defensive zones....

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...