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Bill To Outlaw Trade In Dog Meat Passed By The Parliament Of South Korea

South Korea's parliament passed a bill on Tuesday to ban the consumption and sale of dog meat, outlawing the contentious centuries-old practice amid increased support for animal welfare. ...

The Two Priciest Cities In The World Are Singapore And Zurich

The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has announced that Singapore and Zurich were tied for the most expensive cities in the world this year, followed by Geneva, New York, and Hong Kong....

Pocket wallets vs. smartphones: Can we replace cash with digital currencies?

The more than a decade-long history of cryptocurrency has clearly demonstrated that the world is keen on the new form of money. The crypto frenzy has even prompted leading central banks to work on...

U.S.–Japan Trade Pact Stalls as Tokyo Awaits Tariff Clarity on Pharma and Chips, Reflecting Deep Strategic Disagreements

BMW Embraces “Neue Klasse” as Its Strategic Engine for Future Growth

Epstein “Birthday Book” Release Puts Focus on Trump: Legal, Political and Electoral Fallout

Hyundai Raid Raises Questions Over Visa Practices and Risks to U.S.–South Korea Investment Ties

Slim iPhone Air positioned as a design coup as Apple rethinks flagship form

EU Pushes Reparations Strategy to Make Russia Pay for Ukraine’s War Costs

Legal Process Begins for Hyundai Factory Workers Detained in Georgia, South Korea Secures Repatriation

Oracle’s AI Cloud Push Nears $1 Trillion as Tech Peers Reprice on Infrastructure Demand

Hyundai warns prolonged restart for Georgia battery plant as diplomatic fallout unfolds

South Korean Workers Recount Ordeal After U.S. Immigration Raid on Hyundai Plant

Armani’s final will forces a staged transfer of power — and could redraw luxury’s map

Companies

Dell, HP Under Pressure: Balancing AI Ambitions And Tariff Headwinds

Recent market developments have thrust Dell and HP into the spotlight, as both companies adjust their strategies amid accelerating investments in artificial intelligence, tariff-induced cost pressures, and evolving global supply chain dynamics. With a mixture of optimism about future revenue growth...

DeepSeek Disruption Fuels Chinese Tech Startup Surge As Xi Champions Innovation

In recent months, China’s tech startup ecosystem has witnessed an unprecedented surge in fundraising activity, catalyzed by a groundbreaking development in artificial intelligence. A standout case is the launch of DeepSeek’s innovative AI model, which has shifted market focus from traditional "me...

Amazon’s Quantum Breakthrough On The Horizon

Amazon Web Services has unveiled its new quantum computing chip, Ocelot, marking a significant milestone in the race to build a commercially viable quantum computer. Although the chip remains a prototype with only a fraction of the computing power required for practical applications, its innovative...

Tencent’s Turbo S: Redefining Speed And Efficiency In The AI Race

Tencent’s latest release, the Hunyuan Turbo S, has captured the attention of both domestic and international markets. Announced on Thursday, the new AI model promises to answer queries in under a second—significantly outpacing competitors such as DeepSeek’s R1 and even outperforming Tencent’s...

Nvidia Earnings Fails To Stir Tech Sector Caution

Nvidia’s recent quarterly report has sent ripples through the tech industry. While the company posted a remarkable 78% surge in revenue—fueled by robust spending on artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure by industry giants such as Microsoft and Amazon—investor sentiment remains guarded. Even...

Revitalizing Alexa: Enhanced Conversational Intelligence

Amazon is gearing up to transform its flagship voice assistant, Alexa, by harnessing cutting‐edge generative AI technology. Dubbed “Banyan” internally, this new project aims to shift Alexa from a reactive tool—one that responds to single prompts—to a proactive conversational agent that can handle...

Unraveling Nissan’s Financial Descent: Strategic Missteps

Nissan’s recent plunge into a precarious financial state has shocked many in the automotive and investment communities. The company’s current credit deterioration is not the result of a single misstep but rather a confluence of chronic operational issues, strategic errors, and external market...

Crucial Nvidia Results: A Litmus Test For The AI Era

Nvidia’s latest quarterly report has emerged as a pivotal moment for the AI industry, offering a window into not only the company’s performance but also broader market dynamics that have defined the tech sector over recent years. The earnings came amid heightened scrutiny of high valuations,...

Apple's $500 Billion U.S. Investment: Catalyst For A New Era In Tech And Manufacturing

Apple’s recent pledge to invest $500 billion in the United States over the next four years marks one of the most ambitious financial commitments by any global tech giant. This sweeping investment is not merely a business strategy—it represents a transformative push that is set to reshape...

DeepSeek’s R2 Launch: China’s Bold Move In The Global AI Arena

DeepSeek, a rising star in the Chinese AI landscape, is once again capturing global attention. Following the disruptive success of its R1 model—which sent ripples across global equity markets—DeepSeek is accelerating the rollout of its next-generation R2 model. This rapid innovation underscores...

Berkshire Hathaway And The New Era Of Corporate Diversity Discourse

Berkshire Hathaway’s recent annual report marked a significant shift in its public messaging regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Traditionally, the conglomerate highlighted its commitment to DEI by detailing hiring practices that aimed to "promote diversity and inclusion" across its...

Walmart's Retail Surge Amid Economic Uncertainty: Investor Caution In The Trump Era

Walmart has delivered robust sales performance during the holiday season and early January, showcasing its ability to attract shoppers even in a challenging economic environment. Despite these strong sales figures, the company experienced a 6% decline in equity value. This discrepancy has raised...

Lifestyle

Bill To Outlaw Trade In Dog Meat Passed By The Parliament Of South Korea

The Two Priciest Cities In The World Are Singapore And Zurich

Pocket wallets vs. smartphones: Can we replace cash with digital currencies?

U.S.–Japan Trade Pact Stalls as Tokyo Awaits Tariff Clarity on Pharma and Chips, Reflecting Deep Strategic Disagreements

BMW Embraces “Neue Klasse” as Its Strategic Engine for Future Growth

Epstein “Birthday Book” Release Puts Focus on Trump: Legal, Political and Electoral Fallout

Hyundai Raid Raises Questions Over Visa Practices and Risks to U.S.–South Korea Investment Ties

Slim iPhone Air positioned as a design coup as Apple rethinks flagship form

EU Pushes Reparations Strategy to Make Russia Pay for Ukraine’s War Costs

Legal Process Begins for Hyundai Factory Workers Detained in Georgia, South Korea Secures Repatriation

Oracle’s AI Cloud Push Nears $1 Trillion as Tech Peers Reprice on Infrastructure Demand

Hyundai warns prolonged restart for Georgia battery plant as diplomatic fallout unfolds

South Korean Workers Recount Ordeal After U.S. Immigration Raid on Hyundai Plant

Armani’s final will forces a staged transfer of power — and could redraw luxury’s map

Dell, HP Under Pressure: Balancing AI Ambitions And Tariff Headwinds

DeepSeek Disruption Fuels Chinese Tech Startup Surge As Xi Champions Innovation

Amazon’s Quantum Breakthrough On The Horizon

Tencent’s Turbo S: Redefining Speed And Efficiency In The AI Race

Nvidia Earnings Fails To Stir Tech Sector Caution

Revitalizing Alexa: Enhanced Conversational Intelligence

Unraveling Nissan’s Financial Descent: Strategic Missteps

Crucial Nvidia Results: A Litmus Test For The AI Era

Apple's $500 Billion U.S. Investment: Catalyst For A New Era In Tech And Manufacturing

DeepSeek’s R2 Launch: China’s Bold Move In The Global AI Arena

Berkshire Hathaway And The New Era Of Corporate Diversity Discourse

Walmart's Retail Surge Amid Economic Uncertainty: Investor Caution In The Trump Era

World

EU Pushes Reparations Strategy to Make Russia Pay for Ukraine’s War Costs

Epstein “Birthday Book” Release Puts Focus on Trump: Legal, Political and Electoral Fallout

China’s Xi’s blueprint for a multipolar era: markets, institutions and a China-led remit

Economic Necessity and Geopolitical Hedging: Why India and China Are Reopening Skies and Trade

Putin–Witkoff Kremlin Talks Raise Global Stakes as U.S. Deadline Nears

People

South Korean Workers Recount Ordeal After U.S. Immigration Raid on Hyundai Plant

Federal Judge Likely to Stand Guard Over Fed’s Independence in Cook Dispute

When Allies Turned Adversaries: The Dramatic Implosion of the Trump–Musk Alliance

Trump Declines Further Debates As Harris Emerges As Debate Winner In Polls

Kamala Harris Targets GOP Economic Criticism With New Policy Proposals