TerraPower aim to use depleted uranium as the fuel for its nuclear reactors. As per a report from the Wall Street Journal, a nuclear energy venture co-founded and chaired by Bill Gates is looking for a new partner for early… Read More ›
Washington
The chaos in Washington casts its shadow on the economy
Washington’s particular style of functioning appears to be adding to investor concerns and markets across the globe. Partial shutdown of the government, trade wars, open confrontations have added barrels of fuel to the fire. On Tuesday, the greenback fell to… Read More ›
Avoid China-made telecommunication equipment: U.S. to allies
The United States is pushing allies to avoid using telecommunication equipment made by Chinese Companies, including Huawei Technologies, citing heightened cybersecurity risks. Following perceptions of threats from espionage, the U.S. government is persuading internet providers and wireless operators in allied… Read More ›
Northrop Grumman wins $490 million U.S. defense contract
The contract revolves around the sale of a Global Hawk to Japan. As per a statement from the Pentagon, Northrop Grumman Corp has been awarded a $490 million U.S. defense contract for the sale of a Global Hawk unmanned surveillance… Read More ›
Global trade facing heightened risks from new cold war: French finance minister Bruno Le Maire
One of the ways out of this pickle is to reform the World Trade Organization, opined French finance minister Bruno Le Maire. On Friday, French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire stated, the world is facing a cold war over trade…. Read More ›
Germany could ban Chinese firms from its 5G auctions
While in the past German policies have been guided by business interests rather than strategic factors, surely Germany, Europe’s biggest and strongest economy, has gained from history’s strategic insight and will take the right decision. Senior German officials are telling… Read More ›
Saudi think-tank studying possible breakup of OPEC
The Saudi Government-funded think tank is studying the potential impact this move would have on the oil market. The Wall Street Journal has reported citing sources familiar with the matter at hand as saying, a top government-funded think tank in… Read More ›
Iran in touch with other signatories of 2015 nuclear accord
The European Union is making headway in its efforts to legally continue economic ties with Tehran. With U.S. sanctions on Iranian oil coming into force, Tehran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qasemi stated, Iran is in touch with other signatories of… Read More ›
Turkey-U.S. relations move to a firmer footing
As a result of an improvement in diplomatic and economic relations between Ankara and Washington, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has held talks with U.S. President Donald Trump concerning Turkey’s state-owned bank Halkbank. Following an announcement by Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan… Read More ›
General Motors Co commences cost cutting exercise
As part of the cost cutting exercise, GM, the biggest automaker in the United States, has stopped work on 2 renovation projects and has also offered severance pay to 18,000 of its 50,000 salaried workers across North America. According to… Read More ›