In a significant development, US President Joe Biden stated, the United States will defend Taiwan from any aggression and has a legal commitment to defend the island nation China claims as its own. In a statement the White House said,… Read More ›
Month: October 2021
Britain negotiating arms deal with Ukraine
The British government is negotiating an arms deal with Ukraine, in a move that could anger Russia. Britain plans on selling missiles and arms to Ukraine, in what would be a first such deal ever. The potential arms sale will… Read More ›
EU adopts resolution to deepen economic ties with Taiwan
On Thursday, the European Union adopted a resolution to deepen economic ties with Taiwan. Interestingly, a similar deal with China has been put on hold. The European Parliament voted 580 to 26 votes, backing a non-binding resolution requesting the European… Read More ›
Lebanon’s central bank under forensic audit: Lebanese President Michel Aoun
On Thursday, in a tweet, Lebanese President Michel Aoun said, Alvarez & Marsal has begun a forensic audit of the Lebanon’s central bank. The tweet indicates a fresh thrust for Lebanon in its efforts to secure foreign aid midst a… Read More ›
Activision Blizzard fires 20 employees, 20 more facing disciplinary action
In a statement Activision Blizzard Inc said, it had fired more than 20 employees following allegations of discrimination and sexual harassment at the workplace; 20 more individuals are also facing some forms of disciplinary action. In a letter to employees, Activision… Read More ›
Australia’s second biggest lender Westpac Banking Corp to launch zero interest digital credit card
In a statement Westpac Banking Corp said, it plans on launching a digital credit card with zero interest aimed at primarily young customers, in an effort to tap into fast and efficient payment services. Westpac, Australia’s second-biggest lender, said customers can… Read More ›
Foxconn to produce EVs in Europe, India and Latin America
In a statement Foxconn’s chairman Liu Young-way said, it is looking to produce electric vehicles (EVs) in India, Europe and Latin America, and “indirectly” cooperate with German automakers. Foxconn, aims to become a major player in the global EV market,… Read More ›
British foreign minister Liz Truss to pursue trade deal with Gulf countries in her visit to Saudi Arabia and Qatar
British foreign minister Liz Truss will be travelling to Qatar and Saudi Arabia this week to pursue a potential trade deal with Gulf countries as well as to deepen diplomatic ties. During her visit, Truss will meet her Saudi counterpart… Read More ›
China tightens oversight of news sources in increased regulatory crackdown
On Wednesday, China’s top internet regulator, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), published an updated list of 1,358 internet news services, saying information service providers are only permitted to reprint news from them. The development comes midst a regulatory crackdown… Read More ›
Netflix’s Overseas Growth To Be Driven By The Likes Of The Megahit “Squid Game, Say Analysts
The plans of Netflix Inc. to expand its international content offerings in order to boost subscriber growth, which is slowing down, was apparently supported by investors because of the huge success of the South Korean dystopian drama series “Squid Game”… Read More ›
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