Although the United States and Iran have apparently both backed away from a military face-off, oil and gas shipowners are bracing themselves against a war of words which could see lead to asymmetric warfare in the Middle East, which in… Read More ›
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Will respect international law on targeting Iranian cultural sites: U.S. President Donald Trump
In a statement that potentially underscores Washington’s intent to strike back following Iran’s retaliation on U.S. bases in Iraq, U.S. President Donald Trump said, he would respect international law and avoid targeting cultural sites in military attacks. On Saturday, Trump… Read More ›
Iran launches ballistic missile attack on U.S. bases in Iraq
An Iranian rocket attack on two U.S. forces bases in Iraq has sent financial markets into turmoil with investors scurrying for safety. “The weight of money is counting on a replay of the price-action on Monday. Essentially people are betting… Read More ›
Ghosn Rode A Bullet Train To Osaka While Fleeing To Lebanon From Japan: Report
A news report published by the Japanese news agency Kyodo on Monday claimed to have revealed a part of the mysterious journey that the former Nissan and Renault boss Carlos Ghosn had undertaken to escape from Japan to Lebanon. The… Read More ›
Boeing Contemplates Increasing Debt Because Of The 737 Max Crisis: WSJ
According to a report published in the Wall Street Journal on Monday, following the grounding of its 737 Max jets, Boeing is reportedly contemplating for raising more debt for financing its activities. The report cited sources who were familiar with… Read More ›
Nissan’s ex-boss Carlos Ghosn to hold press conference on January 8
Carlos Ghosn, Nissan’s ex-boss, will hold a news conference in Beirut on January 8, said his lawyer. The development comes in the wake of Ghosn’s abrupt arrival in Lebanon from Japan, where he was under house arrest following allegations of… Read More ›
Tiffany, Mercedes are among luxury brands adding restaurants to their stores in China
The love for food of Chinese customers is being tapped into by high-end retailers in China to boost sale of luxury goods. Cafes and restaurants to their shops have been added by a host of vendors offering everything from jewellery… Read More ›
Industry Body CII Expects Gradual Recovery In 2020 Of Slowing Indian Economy
The Indian economy, that was considered to be the fastest growing major economy not long ago, saw a dismal performance in 2019. The real estate, automobile, construction sectors and overall consumption demand have been the worst hit. The economy is… Read More ›
Record High For Consumer Spending On Ethical Purchases In UK
The total annual value of ethical purchasing in the United Kingdom has reached record levels, according to a new report, which is now at £41bn. The reported noted that the amount was for products in purchased in the food, drinks,… Read More ›
22 Year Old Who Tried To Blackmail Apple Served Suspended Sentence And Social Work
A court in the United Kingdom delivered a two year suspended jail sentence to a 22-year-old man who tried to blackmail Apple Inc by claiming that he possessed the codes to access millions of iCloud accounts of the company. According… Read More ›