As per a report by German weekly Welt am Sonntag, Berlin is weighing options to purchase a missile defence system from either the United States or Israel. The development comes in the wake of Russia launching Iskander missiles in Ukraine…. Read More ›
Americans
Acquisition of GNC by Chinese company should undergo CIFUS review: Senator, Marco Rubio
In a significant development, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio has asked for a national security review of General Nutrition Centers plans to sell itself to Harbin Pharmaceutical Group Co Ltd. Rubio made the request in a letter to Treasury Secretary Steven… Read More ›
Uber to ship disinfecting car sprays to drivers free of cost
In a statement, Uber Technologies Inc said, it will begin shipping disinfecting car spray to drivers operating in areas that have been the most affected by the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak. The development comes in the wake of Uber promising in… Read More ›
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 ›
Michael Kors acquisition of Versace will create more jobs in Italy: Donatella Versace
The deal places the American fashion in a better position in Europe. On Wednesday, Donatella Versace, the creative director of the fashion house stated the deal with Michael Kors would create more jobs in Italy. “In the last year Versace… Read More ›
5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals strikes down fiduciary rule
This is the second instance wherein systemic changes brought in by former President Barrack Obama in the wake of the 2007-2009 financial crisis is being dismantled. In a landmark judgment, a federal appeals court has struck down the U.S. Department… Read More ›
U.S. President Donald Trump clears significant hurdle for U.S. tax code overhaul
The tax-cut strategy calls for a reduction of corporate taxes from its existing 35% down to 20%. In a significant development, U.S President Donald Trump’s push to overhaul the U.S. tax code cleared a significantly hurdle with the Senate approving… Read More ›