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Arrest Of Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Sparks Global Debate On Free Speech And Platform Accountability

Pavel Durov, the Russian-French billionaire and founder of the Telegram messaging app, was arrested at Bourget airport outside Paris on Saturday evening, according to reports by French media outlets TF1 and BFM TV. Durov, who was traveling aboard his private jet, was reportedly detained under an...

JD.Com Faces Strategic Crossroads Amid Walmart's Exit And China's E-Commerce Shifts

JD.com, a leading Chinese e-commerce platform, is at a pivotal juncture following Walmart's complete exit from the company. The retail giant's decision to sell off its $3.74 billion stake in JD.com has intensified concerns about the company's ability to maintain its relevance in an increasingly...

Japanese Firms Open To Foreign Acquisition: 7-Eleven's Potential Buyout Sparks Debate

The potential buyout of 7-Eleven by a Canadian rival has sparked significant discussion in Japan, a country historically known for acquiring overseas businesses rather than being the target of foreign takeovers. This marks an unprecedented event, as a Japanese company of 7-Eleven's scale has never...

Condé Nast Partners With OpenAI To Boost Revenue Amid Changing Media Landscape

OpenAI and Condé Nast have unveiled a new partnership that will integrate content from iconic publications like Vogue, The New Yorker, and GQ into OpenAI’s ChatGPT and SearchGPT platforms. This multi-year collaboration highlights a growing trend where major media firms are leveraging AI...

Walmart Divests JD.Com Stake To Refocus On China Operations, Highlights Shifting E-Commerce Dynamics

U.S. retail giant Walmart has sold its entire stake in Chinese e-commerce firm JD.com after an eight-year partnership, as it shifts its focus to bolstering its own operations in China. The sale, fully subscribed according to a source familiar with the matter, could be valued at up to $3.74 billion...

Target’s Strategic Price Cuts Drive Strong Sales Growth Amid Economic Pressures

Target Corporation has reported a significant turnaround in its financial performance, fueled by strategic price cuts and a focus on value-driven offerings that attracted more shoppers during a time of rising grocery prices and economic uncertainty. The Minneapolis-based retailer raised its...

Diageo India Complies With New Delhi Anti-Corruption Probe Amid Scrutiny Of Liquor Supply Practices

Diageo’s Indian unit, United Spirits (UNSP.NS), has recently submitted key financial documents to New Delhi's anti-corruption police as part of an ongoing investigation into the company’s billing and discount practices related to liquor sales to government agencies. This investigation has brought...

Adyen's Strategic Growth And Market Expansion Drive Strong Half-Year Performance

Payments company Adyen reported impressive half-year results on Thursday, surpassing core profit expectations and demonstrating its ability to navigate a challenging digital payments landscape. The company's success in expanding its services to existing clients and strategic market positioning...

7-Eleven Considers Buyout Offer From Circle K Owner Alimentation Couche-Tard

Japanese retail conglomerate Seven & i Holdings, the owner of the global convenience store giant 7-Eleven, has received a buyout offer from Canadian competitor Alimentation Couche-Tard (ACT), the company behind the Circle K chain. This development has sparked significant interest in the...

Foxconn Chairman Highlights The Contributions Of Married Women Amid Scrutiny Over Hiring Practices

Foxconn's chairman, Young Liu, on Saturday emphasized the significant role married women play in the company's workforce amidst ongoing investigations ordered by New Delhi. These investigations were triggered by a Reuters report that accused the Apple supplier of rejecting married women for iPhone...

Texas Instruments Secures $1.6 Billion In U.S. Funding To Boost Domestic Chip Manufacturing

Texas Instruments announced on Friday that it will receive up to $1.6 billion in funding from the U.S. Commerce Department to support the construction of three new semiconductor manufacturing facilities. This funding is part of the U.S. government's broader effort to enhance domestic chip...

Epic Games Resurfaces Fortnite On EU iPhones And Android Devices Globally After Legal Battle

Fortnite, the popular multiplayer shooter game developed by Epic Games, has made a return to iPhones in the European Union and Android devices worldwide after a four-year hiatus. This comeback follows the enactment of the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA), which played a pivotal role in allowing Epic...
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