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Modern Technology and the Bitcoin Trading Process

Mar 12, 2021 11:34 am UTC| Business

Knowing and understanding the nature of technology and its constant development it is safe to state that this world will move forward. There are so many interesting features that are now easily accessible due to the rise...

AstraZeneca: Denmark, Norway, and Iceland halt use of COVID-19 vaccine due to blood clotting reports

Mar 12, 2021 10:15 am UTC| Business

AstraZeneca is one of the COVID-19 vaccines that are being distributed worldwide. While there is positive feedback, there are worrying reports as well, and this is why some countries have suspended the inoculation of the...

Hackers stop Molson Coors from making beer

Mar 12, 2021 09:32 am UTC| Business

The Chicago-based Molson Coors revealed it encountered a cybersecurity incident that disrupted its beer-making operations. According to the brewer, the hack got its systems offline, delaying and disrupting operations,...

LG Energy Solution is investing $4.5 billion in battery production in the U.S.

Mar 12, 2021 09:00 am UTC| Business

LG Energy Solution is expanding in the U.S., and for its future innovation plans, including battery production, it is investing over $4.5 billion. The South Korean company that is the only chemical-based battery-maker in...

Netflix testing ways of cracking down on password sharing

Mar 12, 2021 08:41 am UTC| Business

Netflix is testing a new feature that could help it crack down on password sharing based on service terms that prohibiting sharing beyond a subscribers household. The streaming giant is asking users via a pop-up to...

Pakistan’s Hopes for Transparent Tobacco Tracing Go Up in Smoke

Mar 12, 2021 08:32 am UTC| Business

In late February, Pakistans Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) gave the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) the green light to go ahead with procurement proceedings for a technological solution to track and trace...

4 Star Wars Themed Browser Games- Keep Enjoying the Star Wars Universe

Mar 12, 2021 08:18 am UTC| Business

Looking for Star Wars-themed games? Here is a list of those games. They are playable on web browsers using laptops and computers; some are old and some new. Star Wars is one of the most popular film franchises in the...

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Economy

Eurozone Recession Risks Rise as Middle East Conflict Threatens Growth, ECB Official Warns

Concerns that the eurozone could face a recession are increasingly valid as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to disrupt global markets, according to European Central Bank (ECB) Governing Council member and...

Yen Stabilizes After Suspected Intervention as Global Currency Markets Stay Cautious

The Japanese yen showed signs of stability in early Asian trading, gaining modest ground after several volatile sessions driven by suspected government intervention. The currency strengthened by 0.1% to 156.885 per dollar,...

Asian Stocks Rise as South Korea Hits Record High on AI Chip Rally

Asian stock markets opened the week on a positive note, led by a strong surge in South Korean equities and renewed momentum in Hong Kongs technology sector. Investor sentiment across the region improved as markets reacted...

Bank of Korea Signals Potential Interest Rate Hikes as Inflation Remains Elevated

The Bank of Korea (BOK) is signaling a shift toward a more hawkish monetary policy stance, with senior officials indicating that interest rate hikes may soon be back on the table. Ryoo Sang-dai, senior deputy governor and...

Asian Stocks Rise Slightly as Oil Prices Hold Steady Amid Middle East Uncertainty

Asian markets inched higher on Monday while oil prices remained stable, as investors weighed geopolitical developments in the Middle East alongside a packed week of corporate earnings and economic data. Sentiment improved...

Politics

Ukraine Drone Strikes Hit Russian Oil Port Primorsk and Naval Targets

Ukraine has intensified its long-range drone campaign against Russia, targeting key energy infrastructure and military assets in a large-scale overnight assault. Ukrainian forces reportedly struck the Baltic Sea port of...

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te Visits Eswatini Amid Rising China Pressure

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te has arrived in Eswatini, marking a significant diplomatic move after his earlier trip was delayed due to restricted airspace access reportedly influenced by China. The visit underscores...

Japan Signals Potential Shift on Arms Exports, Opening Door to Ukraine Support

Japans recent decision to relax its long-standing weapons export restrictions has created a potential pathway for future defense cooperation with Ukraine, according to Kyivs ambassador to Tokyo. While no immediate arms...

Poland Sees No Delays in U.S. Patriot Missile Defense Deliveries Despite Stockpile Concerns

Poland has not received any signals suggesting delays in the delivery of U.S.-made Patriot air defense systems, according to Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz. His statement comes amid growing concerns across...

Trump Announces “Project Freedom” to Aid Stranded Ships in Strait of Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump has unveiled a new humanitarian initiative called Project Freedom, designed to assist neutral commercial vessels stranded in the Strait of Hormuz due to escalating Middle East tensions. The...

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

Samsung Appoints New TV Business Head Amid Rising Competition from Chinese Rivals

Samsung Electronics, the worlds leading TV manufacturer, has made a significant leadership change in its television division for the first time in over two years. The company announced that Lee Won-jin, formerly head of...

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...