On Friday, Ukraine was hit by a massive cyberattack. Russia has also released footage of more forces being deployed on Ukraine’s border in a drill. These developments come at a time when no breakthrough agreement was reached between Russia and… Read More ›
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Air France-KLM’s board expected to meet on Monday on refinancing plan
According to two sources familiar with the matter at hand, Air France-KLM’s board is expected to meet on Monday to discuss a state-backed refinancing plan aimed at strengthen its balance sheet following a year of coronavirus-induced shutdowns. Sources went on… Read More ›
AstraZeneca sold its 7.7% stake in Moderna Inc for more than $1 billion
According to a report from The Times, AstraZeneca Plc has sold its 7.7% stake in Moderna Inc for more than $1 billion. Moderna’s shares soared following news of its COVID-19 vaccine breakthrough. The report did not clarify the period over… Read More ›
EU-UK on the cusp of Brexit deal
On Thursday, in a significant development, the European Union and Britain are on the cusp of striking a trade deal potentially overcoming a cliffhanger Brexit. Britain’s Brexit has dealt a blow to pioneering efforts to bring together a unity among… Read More ›
Very serious gaps continue to exist in Brexit negotiations: Michel Barnier
In a statement Michel Barnier, the European Union’s top Brexit negotiator said, “very serious divergences” continues to remain in trade talks with Britain suggesting that it would be better off for the bloc to accept disruptions in commerce in the… Read More ›
U.S.-China Phase One trade deal to be signed ‘very shortly’: Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump stated, the United States and China would “very shortly” sign the so-called Phase One trade pact. “We just achieved a breakthrough on the trade deal and we will be signing it very shortly,” said Trump at… Read More ›
Colorado agrees to adopt California’s zero-emission vehicle norms
This is a milestone for the electric vehicle industry in the U.S. In a significant development, there has been a breakthrough in talks with major automakers agreeing to a deal with the state of Colorado wherein the state will adopt… Read More ›
Novartis to acquire AveXis for $8.7 billion
The acquisition will add AveXis top drug to its repertoire of drugs, which has a significant market in the U.S. for spinal muscular atrophy. On Monday, Switzerland-based healthcare giant Novartis announced its $8.7 billion deal to acquire AveXis; Novartis will… Read More ›