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Dolce & Gabbana chopstick snafu a warning to global brandsThe fallout from Italian luxury brand Dolce & Gabbana’s (D&G) television ad that aired in China depicting a Chinese woman struggling to use chopsticks to...More starving children as CAR violence surgesStarving, hiding in the bush or with armed groups, two in three children in the Central African Republic need aid, the United Nations said on...Stewart to star in 'Rom-Com Happiest Season'Kristen Stewart is all set to play one of the two leads in LGBTQ romantic comedy 'Happiest Season'. According to Variety, the film will be...Countering China: US, Japan and India push for open AsiaThe leaders of the United States, Japan and India met jointly on Friday (Nov 30) for the first time and called for open navigation in...Hyundai Unveils New SUV in U.S.Hyundai unveiled its new Palisade SUV at the Los Angeles Auto Show on Wednesday, with promo videos cashing in on the chart success of boy...UNESCO declares reggae a global cultural treasureUNESCO has declared reggae, the Jamaican music that spread across the world with its calls for social justice, peace and love, to be a global...ECB takes on PayPal with instant payment systemThe European Central Bank launched on Friday a new system aimed at letting banks settle payments instantly across Europe, helping them to compete with PayPal...Everything we know so far about Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra's weddingThe wedding ceremonies will be "over the top" and "grand."On Saturday, the couple will marry, with sources telling Paige Six, "This wedding is going to...North Korean soldier defects to South across borderA North Korean soldier defected to South Korea on Saturday (Dec 1) across their heavily fortified land border, which the two sides have begun to...Korean Telecoms to Launch World's 1st 5G ServiceKorea's three major telecom companies will become the world's first to start commercial service of the next-generation 5G wireless network.SK Telecom, KT and LG Uplus...G20 summit kicks off amid divisions on trade, climateDivisions among the world leading economies emerged from the moment their leaders gathered Friday in Argentina: U.S. President Donald Trump struck his own deals and...Mendes feels need to 'prove' he's not gaySinger Shawn Mendes has said ongoing rumors about his sexuality make him feel the need to prove he's not gay.In a candid interview with Rolling...Sports pictures of the week (01.12.2018)Aron Gunnarsson of Cardiff City scores a goal to make it 1-1 during the Premier League match between Cardiff City and Wolverhampton Wanderers in Cardiff,...Seoul: N. Korean soldier defects to South across fortified borderA North Korean soldier fled across a heavily fortified border to defect to South Korea early Saturday, the military in Seoul said, just as the...Look for auto prices to go higher as US-China trade friction drags on, says Morgan StanleySprinter Van being assembled at the Mercedes-Benz Vans plant, in Ladson, S.C. Morgan Stanley has warned of higher car prices following signs of further escalation in...U.S., Canada, Mexico sign new trade pactU.S. President Donald Trump signed a revised North American trade pact with the leaders of Canada and Mexico on Friday, declaring the deal a major...Student, employee accused of hacking into school's computerAuthorities say a 27-year-old Ph.D. student and a 32-year-old communications specialist at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University are accused of hacking into the school's computer system.WFTV reports...Xi on charm offensive in EuropeBeijing is stepping up efforts to strengthen ties to Europe, with China saying its relationship with Spain is the best in history and calling for...Chinese government orders fishing boats to behave during G-20 summitFishing boats at Shibu fishing port on September 16, 2018 in Ningbo, Zhejiang province of China.Beijing has issued a notice to Chinese fishing boats operating...M-7.0, 5.7 quakes hit AlaskaBack-to-back earthquakes measuring 7.0 and 5.7 shattered highways and rocked buildings Friday in Anchorage, sending people running into the streets and briefly triggering a warning...Robots in the field: Farms embracing autonomous technologyFaced with seesawing commodity prices and the pressure to be more efficient and environmentally friendly, farmer Jamie Butler is trying out a new worker on...Imran Khan: Ready to talk to Modi, can’t live in pastPakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Thursday that he was ready to hold talks with Indian PM Narendra Modi while conceding that it was...Astellas Pharma gets U.S. nod for blood cancer treatmentThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a blood cancer treatment from Japan’s Astellas Pharma Inc, making it the first targeted therapy to treat...On eve of Trump-Xi dinner, market predicts short-term truceA consensus base-case scenario for a benign US-China trade outcome began to emerge on Friday, boosting US stock benchmarks ahead of a dinner between Donald...Abe, Macron discuss Nissan-Renault alliancePrime Minister Shinzo Abe and French President Emmanuel Macron held bilateral talks on the sidelines of the Group of 20 summit in Buenos Aires on...To encourage more use, Instagram to allow sharing with fewerInstagram is adding a feature to make it easier to share photos and videos with fewer folks.Called Close Friends, the new feature lets users share...Will Imran’s Kartarpur move help improve India-Pak ties?Starting as an ordinary cricketer who was once ruled out for the national team, Imran Khan became one of the best all-rounders the game had...Megacity clusters drive yet imperil China’s planned economyBy eliminating the overt calculation that characterizes planned economies, Chinese President Xi Jinping could remove the socio-political barriers to growth that continue to hamper the...Angela Merkel to miss G20 opening after emergency landingGerman Chancellor Angela Merkel will miss the opening of the G20 summit in Argentina after her plane was forced to make an emergency landing in...Ronaldo deserves Ballon d'Or – MatuidiJuventus midfielder Blaise Matuidi believes team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo deserves to win the Ballon d'Or.Ronaldo, 33, is a contender to win the individual honour for a...
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Facebook Search: How it works in under two minutesFacebook has explored a variety of hard topics on Inside Feed, such as our fight against false news and how we’re working to prevent election...Aung San Suu Kyi calls for peace in speech which avoids Rohingya crisisMyanmar's civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who is facing international criticism over her country's crackdown on Rohingya Muslims, called Saturday (Dec 1) for "a...May rules out Brexit ‘plan B’British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Thursday she was focused on persuading lawmakers to back her European Union divorce deal at a vote in...Five things to know about Ariana Grande's latest videoAriana Grande has released a music video for her latest hit Thank U, Next and the internet is abuzz, dissecting all the cultural references. The...Abe, Macron discuss ways to avoid Nissan-Renault riftPrime Minister Shinzo Abe held bilateral talks with French President Emmanuel Macron in Buenos Aires on Friday and expressed his view that the government should...boAt launches ultraportable Bluetooth speaker Stone 230boAt Lifestyle launches the Stone 230 which is an ultra-portable speaker with a high level of durability and a crystal clear sound. boAt Lifestyle has...Former U.S. President George H.W. Bush dies at age 94Former U.S. President George H.W. Bush has died at the age of 94.Family spokesman Jim McGrath says Bush died shortly after 10 p.m. Friday, about...Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt reach custody agreementHollywood stars Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have reached an agreement over the custody of their children, according to a lawyer in the case. The...India to host G-20 summit in 2022, to coincide with 75th yr of IndependencePrime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced that India will host the G-20 summit in 2022, the year the country would celebrate the 75th anniversary...Samsung unveils multi-terabyte storage 860 QVO SSDSamsung Electronics unveiled its new consumer solid state drive (SSD) lineup — the Samsung 860 QVO SSD — featuring up to four terabytes (TB) of...Gorbachev lauds George H.W. Bush for abilities, characterFormer Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev on Saturday expressed his “deep condolences” to the family of former U.S. President George H.W. Bush and all Americans following...China, US agree to suspend tariffs at G20 summitThe United States and China have announced a ceasefire in their tariffs war, hours after US President Donald Trump upended another international forum by snubbing...Angry Birds firm Rovio buys strategy game studio PlayRavenRovio Entertainment, the maker of the “Angry Birds” mobile games and movie, said on Friday it had acquired Finnish game studio PlayRaven to expand into...Saudi prince mingles with G20 leadersFissures on trade, climate change and Ukraine divided world leaders Friday as U.S. President Donald Trump came under sustained fire and Saudi Arabia’s de facto...Nick Jonas, Priyanka Chopra post wedding on social mediaNick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra posted photos of their wedding celebration Saturday amid reports that the couple had wed after a four-month courtship.While the couple...Deep 6.3-magnitude quake strikes eastern IndonesiaA deep 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck in eastern Indonesia Saturday (Dec 1) night, US seismologists said, but no tsunami warning was issued.The quake hit in the...Noble Skiodo announces 43-inch Full HD LED TV for just Rs 14,999Noble Skiodo announced 43-inch Full HD LED TV NB45CN01. Featuring a slim bezel and with an elegant design, the TV allows to blend into the...U.S.-China summit ends with signals of progress in defusing trade war U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held high-stakes trade talks in Argentina on Saturday, and both sides signaled they made progress toward...Malaysia home minister warns rights group against inciting racial tension at Sunday rallyMalaysia's Home Minister Muhyiddin Yassin on Saturday (Dec 1) warned Malay right-wing movement Perkasa not to incite racial tension and to obey the law at...Ronaldo sets 60-year Juventus best as scintillating start continuesCristiano Ronaldo has made the best start to life at Juventus of anyone in the last six decades, as he added to his tally in...Pentagon eyes exoskeletons for building ‘super-soldiers’The U.S. Army is investing millions of dollars in experimental exoskeleton technology to make soldiers stronger and more resilient, in what experts say is part...Tesla achieves Model 3 production of 1,000 cars per day: ElectrekTesla Inc met its production target of 1,000 Model 3 cars per day, automotive news website Electrek reported on Friday, citing Chief Executive Officer Elon...
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AMCHAM Chief Accuses Fair Trade Watchdog of 'Criminalizing' BusinessesThe Fair Trade Commission tends to "criminalize" all business executives in an investigation, the head of the American Chamber of Commerce in Korea has complained.Asked...How tech firms say they'll change rural ChinaAn Alibaba employee demonstrates 'Smile to Pay', an automatic payment system that authorize payment via facial recognitionIn a nation of nearly 1.4 billion, ensuring there's...Marriott security breach exposed data of up to 500M guestsHackers stole information on as many as 500 million guests of the Marriott hotel empire over four years, obtaining credit card and passport numbers and...Gorbachev hails Bush’s role in ending Cold WarMikhail Gorbachev, the last Soviet leader, on Saturday hailed the late George H.W. Bush’s role in helping end the Cold War and an arms race...Renault Samsung to Stop Making Nissan RogueRenault Samsung next September will cease production of the Nissan Rogue SUV, which accounts for more than half its output and 70 percent of its...Trump wants Kim to know he likes him and will fulfil his wishes, South Korean leader saysDonald Trump wants North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to know that he likes him and will fulfil his wishes, South Korea's President Moon Jae-in...Snoring can worsen heart function, especially in womenBoth snoring and obstructive sleep apnea could lead to earlier impairment of cardiac function in women, according to a new study."Snoring" refers to a sleeping...Pompeo condemns missile test by IranU.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Saturday condemned what he described as Iran’s testing of a medium-range ballistic missile capable of carrying multiple warheads...US, China hammer out trade war truce to ease global tensionsA 90-day trade war truce was hammered out by United States President Donald Trump and China’s head of state Xi Jinping after a mini-summit dinner...Malaysian tycoon Vincent Tan confident owner will cooperate in selling temple landMalaysian businessman Vincent Tan, who has initiated a fundraising campaign to buy the land on which the Sri Maha Mariamman Temple is located, is confident...25 million set top boxes to get Alexa’s voice controlMyBox Technologies, a Hero Electronix venture, specializing in the research & development and manufacturing of set-top boxes, announced it is now an Alexa Voice Service...U.S. to keep aiding Saudis in Yemen despite furorU.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo vowed Saturday that the United States would continue supporting Saudi Arabia’s military campaign in Yemen, despite rising outrage over...China signs $9 billion currency swap deal with ArgentinaChina and Argentina signed a $9 billion currency swap agreement to boost the crisis-hit South American country’s foreign currency reserves, its central bank announced Sunday.Struggling...Protest as Sri Lanka cuts tax on sugary drinksSri Lanka Saturday slashed a tax on sugary drinks in a controversial reversal of an anti-diabetes policy that attracted immediate criticism.The finance ministry ordered an...Samsung TV helps visually impaired with Voice GuideThe simple things we do every day, such as watching TV, are often taken for granted. But for those who are blind or visually impaired,...Airline Accused of Endangering Teen With Nut AllergyAt a time when many airlines are working to accommodate and protect travelers with nut allergies, some airlines are not, and that's all too clear...Sports pictures of the week (03.12.2018)India's Murali Vijay (L) hits a shot on the fourth day of their tour match against Cricket Australia XI in Sydney, Australia, on Dec. 1. Are nominal tax cuts really helping Chinese enterprises?Enterprises in China are still complaining about their tax burden following the government’s 1.3-trillion-yuan (US$190 billion) tax cut because they are using different standards to...U.N. chief: Yemen on brink of ‘catastrophe’ United Nations aid chief Mark Lowcock warned Saturday that Yemen was “on the brink of a major catastrophe,” as the world body pushes for peace...Ancient tea relics and 50-year-old Tieguanyin unveiled in the Palace Museum to promote tea craftsmanshipTieguanyin is a premium variety of Chinese oolong tea originated in Anxi County, Fujian Province. 50 years in deep storage has strengthened one particular jar...Bono to speak in Chicago on fighting AIDS, poverty in AfricaBono will speak in Chicago about his efforts to combat AIDS and extreme poverty in Africa.The lead singer of the rock band U2 is scheduled...Forgotten man Origi snatches dramatic Merseyside derby win for LiverpoolForgotten man Divock Origi snatched a dramatic last-gasp 1-0 win for Liverpool over Merseyside rivals Everton in the Premier League at Anfield on SundayEverton looked...Mexico new president vows to end ‘rapacious’ eliteVeteran leftist Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador took office as Mexican president on Saturday, vowing to see off a “rapacious” elite in a country struggling with...CBIRC to issue new rules on wealth management subsidiesThe China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission officially released its new regulations on commercial banks’ wealth management subsidies on Sunday night, Yicai.com reported.The new rules...U.S. to send observers to Bangladesh electionThe United States will send 12 teams of observers and fund thousands of domestic observers to monitor an election in Bangladesh it hopes will be...Barcelona see off Villarreal to return to top of La LigaChampions Barcelona overcame a dogged Villarreal side to win 2-0 at home on Sunday, with goals from stalwart defender Gerard Pique and youngster Carles Alena,...Czech PM faces more legal trouble over use of EU fundsBillionaire Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis faced renewed pressure over his business dealings on Saturday after a European Union legal document said he has a...Boar regrets walk on glass bridge in ChinaA video showing a boar having trouble walking on a glass-bottomed bridge in Qingyuan in southern China has gone viral on the Internet.According to Global...State media: Iran launches domestically made destroyerIran on Saturday launched a domestically built destroyer in the Persian Gulf capable of traveling some five months without refueling, state TV reported.The 1,300-ton vessel...Erdogan demands Saudis extradite suspectsTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan demanded Saturday that Saudi Arabia extradite suspects in the killing in Istanbul of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, saying the kingdom was...Will Modric win Ballon d'Or, end Ronaldo-Messi era?The winner of the 2018 Ballon d'Or will be revealed at a glittering ceremony in Paris on Monday evening, with Croatia's Luka Modric and a...
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Korean Self-Driving Car Starts Trial Deliveries in U.S.A self-driving car developed in Korea began delivering products in Silicon Valley in California on Oct. 29.The car, called SNUver, began a trial service delivering...Myanmar youth activists sour on Suu KyiMyanmar youth activist and television host Thinzar Shun Lei Yi would once have called herself one of Aung San Suu Kyi’s greatest fans. Now, she...Sara and Sushant share a heartwarming chemistryBollywood's young gun Sara Ali Khan and the multi-talented Sushant Singh Rajput share a heartwarming chemistry in Abhishek Kapoor's 'Kedarnath'. The duo is gearing up...Ukraine’s Poroshenko urges Germany to boost naval presence in Black SeaUkraine’s leader called on Germany and its allies to boost their naval presence in the Black Sea to deter Russia from further aggression in the...Genesis G70 Named Car of the Year by U.S. Auto MagazineHyundai's Genesis G70 luxury sedan has been named the Car of the Year for 2019 by U.S. auto magazine Motor Trend. It is the first...Trump wants Kim to know he likes him, will fulfill wishesDonald Trump wants North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to know that he likes him and will fulfill his wishes, South Korea’s President Moon Jae...Amazon briefly edges out Apple for most valuable companyAmazon.com briefly became the most valuable company on Wall Street in intraday trade on Monday, days after Microsoft Corp dethroned long-time leader Apple Inc.Amazon rose...Repairing satellites in outer space set to take off Imagine an airport where thousands of planes, empty of fuel, are left abandoned on the tarmac. That is what has been happening for decades with...Chinese e-commerce retailers eye German marketGermany is fast becoming a popular destination for Chinese e-commerce retailers to export their goods, Yicai.com reported.Currently, China has become the largest source for German...Lion Air ponders cancelling Boeing jets in row over crash: SourcesIndonesia's Lion Air is reviewing airplane purchases from Boeing Co and has not ruled out cancelling orders as relations worsen in a spat over responsibility...Where are the drones? Amazon's customers are still waitingJeff Bezos boldly predicted five years ago that drones would be carrying Amazon packages to people's doorsteps by now.Amazon customers are still waiting. And it's...Dead fish to power Norwegian cruise linersNorwegian cruise operator Hurtigruten plans to use dead fish to power some of its ships, it said on Nov. 26, as it seeks to reduce...Still no time schedule for new tech trading boardThere is still no specific timeline when the new trading board for technology and innovation will be set up on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, The...Xi heads to Portugal as China's influence worries EU partnersChinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Portugal Tuesday (Dec 4) for a two-day visit to strengthen ties, amid concern in some EU capitals over China's...Google Pixel users get call screening feature updateGoogle's Call Screen transcripts seem to be rolling out to Pixel owners who are reporting about the availability on older devices as well.To check if...App shows U.S., Canadian commuters the cleanest, greenest route homeA mobile application launched in dozens of U.S. and Canadian cities on Monday measures the planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions of inner-city travel, its creators said,...Type 1 diabetes: Drawing nearer to treatment that generates new insulin cellsRecent research has broken new ground in the quest for a type 1 diabetes treatment that generates insulin-making cells.Scientists from the University of Copenhagen in...Priyanka, Nick get married in traditional Hindu ceremonyPriyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas got married in a lavish, Hindu ceremony that ended in the early hours of Monday here, tying the knot twice...Tencent’s music arm set to raise US$1.23 bn on NYSETencent Music Entertainment Group is planning to issue 82 million American Depositary Shares on the New York Stock Exchange, raising no more than US$1.23 billion...South Korean President says visit from North Korea's Kim 'a possibility'South Korean President Moon Jae-in said on Tuesday (Dec 4) a visit to Seoul by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was "a possibility" and...It's not just Office Suite, Windows 10 icon is getting an overhaul tooAfter introducing new icon designs for its Office suite, Microsoft is planning to redesign the main Windows 10 icons as well.Microsoft revealed the design change...Merkel aide takes firm stance over RussiaGermany must answer urgent, growing political concerns about the planned Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project given Russia’s seizure of three Ukrainian ships and their...Getting to grips with law and business in high-risk North KoreaAt the epicenter of economically thriving Northeast Asia squats a black hole for commerce: North Korea. Globally vilified, massively sanctioned, poorly understood, it is Asia’s...Panama, China sign accords on Xi visit after diplomatic ties startPanama and China on Monday (Dec 4) signed 19 cooperation agreements on trade, infrastructure, banking, tourism and other areas on Chinese President Xi Jinping's inaugural...Google blocks gender-based pronouns from new AI toolAlphabet Inc.’s Google in May introduced a slick feature for Gmail that automatically completes sentences for users as they type. Tap out “I love” and...At Capitol, Bush saluted as 'gentle soul,' 'great man'The U.S. capital embraced George H.W. Bush in death Monday with solemn ceremony and high tributes to his service and decency, as the remains of...KOSPI Rallies at LastA ceasefire in the trade war between the U.S. and China caused the Korea Composite Stock Price Index to stage a long-awaited rally.The KOSPI closed...U.S. airstrike kills key Taliban leader A senior Taliban military commander has been killed in an airstrike by the United States in Afghanistan, officials said Sunday.Abdul Manan, who was the Taliban’s...Modric wins 2018 Ballon d'OrReal Madrid's Croatia midfielder Luka Modric was named winner of the 2018 Ballon d'Or on Monday, breaking Cristiano Ronaldo's and Lionel Messi's decade-long hold on...In China, your car could be talking to the governmentWhen Shan Junhua bought his white Tesla Model X, he knew it was a fast, beautiful car. What he didn’t know is that Tesla constantly...Explosives attack at U.S. Consulate in MexicoThe U.S. Consulate in Mexico’s second city, Guadalajara, was attacked with explosives hours before a visit to the country by U.S. Vice President Mike Pence...
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Trump pays respects to late Bush in U.S. CapitolU.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania paid their respects Monday to late President George H.W. Bush, whose remains lay in state in the...Fidelity, Nasdaq Ventures invest in cryptocurrency exchange ErisXNew cryptocurrency exchange ErisX said Tuesday it raised a total of USD 27.5 million from investors including Fidelity Investments and Nasdaq Ventures.ErisX says it will...Singapore lodges 'strong protest' over extension of Johor Bahru port limitsSingapore has lodged a "strong protest" with the Malaysian government over its move to extend the Johor Bahru port limits "in a manner which encroaches...Hotel Shilla's Korean Restaurant Makes World Top 200Hotel Shilla's Korean restaurant La Yeon in Seoul ranks 175th with a score of 92 on La Liste, a list of the 1,000 best restaurants...U.S. expects immediate China action on tradeThe United States expects China to take immediate action to cut tariffs on U.S. car imports and end intellectual property theft and forced technology transfers...Katrina: Breakup with Ranbir was a blessingKatrina Kaif turned heads and stunned the shutterbugs with her presence at Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh's wedding reception held in Mumbai recently. The stunning actress,...AirAsia becomes first international airline to operate at Melbourne’s Avalon AirportAirAsia became the first airline to touch down at Melbourne’s newly opened international airport at Avalon on Wednesday (Dec 5) morning. It also marked the launch of the first international service...Samsung Extends Olympic Sponsorship Until 2028Samsung has extended its partnership with the International Olympic Committee until 2028 from the current 2020.The announcement was made at a signing ceremony in Seoul...Lopez Obrador pledges change, probe on missing students caseMexico’s newly inaugurated president kicked off his first Monday in office with something not seen in recent history — a news conference and a pledge...New UPS navigation tool aims to save time and money with each turnUnited Parcel Service Inc on Tuesday said it is rolling out a new navigation tool designed to reduce costs for the company and headaches for...Explosion at Kuching shopping mall kills at least 3, injures 26Three people were killed after an explosion rocked a shopping mall in the Malaysian state of Sarawak on Tuesday afternoon (Dec 4). A total of 26...Shenzhen to launch 400-billion-yuan plan to boost private economyThe Shenzhen municipal government has put forward a massive 400 billion-yuan plan, aiming to better support the development of the private economy, Southern Metropolitan Daily...Trump urges full sentence for his ex-lawyer CohenU.S. President Donald Trump on Monday called for a “full and complete” sentence for his former lawyer Michael Cohen, accusing him of lying about Trump’s...Are statins overprescribed for cardiovascular disease prevention?For millions of people who take statins to prevent the onset of cardiovascular disease, the potential harms of the cholesterol-lowering medication may outweigh the benefits.So...Sports pictures of the week (05.12.2018)Adam Hyeronimus (2nd L) on Rosina Kojonup wins race 2, The ANZ Bloodstock News Handicap during at Warwick Farm in Sydney, Australia, on Dec. 5.Women in Asia are a growing luxury force, report showsWomen — especially in China — are playing an increasingly big role in Asia's luxury spending.That is a key finding of Wealth Report Asia 2018,...End of an era as Hopewell plans $2.56 billion privatizationProperty tycoon Gordon Wu Ying-sheung plans to take his flagship Hopewell Holdings company private, according to media reports, in a buyout that could cost as...Jenelle Evans & David Eason finally separated?!Whether you love Jenelle Evans or hate her (although let's be honest, no one falls into the former category), you've probably been rooting for the...May fans flames of Brexit rebellion with legal adviceBritish Prime Minister Theresa May’s government fought on Monday to defend its Brexit deal by outlining the legal basis for Parliament to support its plan...Alphabet's Wing drone delivery business to take flight in FinlandGoogle parent Alphabet Inc’s drone delivery business Wing will launch its first European delivery service in Finland in the spring of 2019, it said in...Xi unusually omitted China’s BRI from his G20 remarksThe talking point of the recent summit of the Group of Twenty leading economies in Buenos Aires was that, on its sidelines, US President Donald...Korea in Biggest Construction Slump Since Asian CrisisKorea is suffering the biggest building slump since the 1997 Asian financial crisis.According to the Bank of Korea on Tuesday, construction investment fell 6.7 percent...NDRC urges local governments to get rid of ‘zombie enterprises’The National Development and Reform Commission and ten other departments have co-released a document that proposes to accelerate the disposal of “zombie enterprises” and the...Bush Sr. lies in stateWashington’s political elite paid tribute to former U.S. President George H.W. Bush as his body lay in state in the Capitol on Monday, evoking a...Online game 'Razor Wire' highlights migrants' hardshipThe new online game “Razor Wire” has three fiendishly tricky levels to it: First, escape war in your home country. Then, dodge police as they...Singapore, Malaysia airspace dispute: What we know and timelineAirspace management over southern Johor came into the spotlight on Tuesday (Dec 4), after Singapore and Malaysia traded conflicting views over the issue.Malaysia's Transport Minister...Vanke retains No. 1 in home sales status in NovemberChinese real estate developer Vanke is back on top of home sales in November, surpassing that of Evergrande and Country Garden, The Paper reported.Vanke sold...Flynn ‘substantially’ aided probe of possible links between Moscow, Trump campaign -MuellerSpecial Counsel Robert Mueller’s office said on Tuesday that President Donald Trump’s ex-national security adviser Michael Flynn provided “substantial” cooperation with its probe into possible...Hafeez to retire from Test cricketStruggling Pakistan opener Mohammad Hafeez said Tuesday he was retiring from Test cricket after the ongoing third and final match against New Zealand in Abu...Qualcomm says China comment will not revive NXP dealUS chipmaker Qualcomm Inc said on Monday it was not looking to revive its abandoned $44 billion acquisition of Dutch peer NXP Semiconductors NV, a...
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16 bodies found after attack in Indonesia's PapuaIndonesian security forces have retrieved the bodies of 16 people in the aftermath of a massacre by suspected separatist rebels in restive Papua province, the...Why Youth Unemployment Is Higher in Korea Than in JapanOne reason for Korea's high youth unemployment despite a shortage of workers in smaller firms is the vast wage gap between big and small businesses.Workers...Facebook board backs Sandberg's request to initiate research into SorosFacebook Inc’s board backed Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg’s request to probe whether George Soros had shorted the company’s stock after the billionaire investor called...White House fuels fear and confusion on U.S.-China dealThe Trump administration raised doubts Tuesday about the substance of a U.S.-China trade cease-fire, contributing to a broad stock market plunge and intensifying fears of...1st For-Profit Hospital to Open in JejuKorea's first for-profit hospital, the Greenland International Hospital, will open in Jeju next year.In a press conference on Wednesday, Jeju Province Governor Won Hee-ryong announced...Huawei blocked from providing core tech to a 5G network in the UKChinese tech giant Huawei will be excluded from providing technology for the core 5G network being developed by U.K. telecoms firm BT.The firm's equipment will...Rajinikanth, Akshay '2.0' Hindi version earns Rs 111 croreRajinikanth and Akshay Kumar's big budget film '2.0' continues to hold its ground even on the weekdays. 2.0's producers claimed that the film has already...Macron flips on fuel-tax hike amid protestsFrance’s prime minister on Tuesday suspended planned increases to fuel taxes for at least six months in response to weeks of sometimes violent protests, the...Samsung BioLogics Fined for Exaggerating Its ValueThe Financial Services Commission on Wednesday fined Samsung BioLogics W8 billion for intentionally inflating its value ahead of its public offering in 2016 (US$1=W1,114).Last month,...Bangladesh seeks action against Myanmar minister over Rohingya 'brainwashed' remarkBangladesh summoned the Myanmar ambassador on Wednesday (Dec 6) to condemn “irresponsible remarks” made by Myanmar’s religion minister about Rohingya Muslims, and called for action...Facebook gave data on user's friends to certain companiesFacebook Inc let some companies, including Netflix and Airbnb, access users’ lists of friends after it cut off that data for most other apps around...Right-wing populist chosen for rotating Swiss presidencyA top leader of Switzerland’s main right-wing populist party has been chosen to take the Alpine country’s largely ceremonial presidency next year, and two women...Sanya aims to attract 900,000 tourists in 2019Sanya, a city on the southern end of China’s Hainan Island that boasts several bays with large beach resorts, is hoping to attract 900,000 inbound...sports pictures of the week (0612.2018)Hungary's right wing Viktoria Lukacs (R) shoots during the 2018 European Women's Handball Championship match between Hungary and Spain in Montbéliard, France, on Dec. 5.'We'll fight' says Philippine journalist in govt showdownThreatened with prison and closure of the news site she co-founded, Philippine journalist Maria Ressa says there is one clear response to the government onslaught...Through my eyes: My bipolar journey"She has blue eyes." That was the first thing my dad said about me when I was born. He had blue eyes. It deeply saddens...Canada arrests CFO of Huawei TechnologiesCanadian authorities said Wednesday that they have arrested the chief financial officer of China’s Huawei Technologies for possible extradition to the United States.China demanded her...State Council puts forward new employment policiesStabilizing employment remains a top priority as the State Council released a series of employment-boosting policies on Wednesday, including rebates and entrepreneurial loan guarantees, 21st...6 missing after two US Marine planes crash while refuelling off JapanRescue operations were under way on Thursday (Dec 6) for five US marines missing after two American military aircraft crashed during a refuelling operation off...Waymo unveils self-driving taxi service in Arizona for paying customersAlphabet’s Waymo on Wednesday launched a significant development in its costly, decade-long quest for autonomous transportation: self-driving taxis that actually generate fares.With little fanfare, the...Beyonce leads all-star line-up at Mandela tribute concertThousands turned out on Sunday for a concert in Johannesburg to honor the life of Nelson Mandela, with Beyonce leading an all-star line-up. The event,...U.K. legal advice confirms London can’t unilaterally leave Brexit backstopBritish lawmakers opened Round Two in their bruising battle with Prime Minister Theresa May’s government over her Brexit deal, as the release of previously secret...Truce in Sino-US trade dispute has boosted yuan: commentaryPresident Xi Jinping’s bold efforts at the G20 summit and the subsequent Sino-US trade dispute truce has directly boosted the yuan exchange rate and foreign...Satellite images show activity at North Korean missile base: ReportNorth Korea has expanded a key long-range missile base in the months since a summit between the country's leader Kim Jong Un and US President...Letter from the Editor: Love your mindEairy lights are gracing the shop windows and Michael Bublé is dominating the airwaves with his rendition of "Winter Wonderland." The holiday season is well...Clues in Marriott hack implicate China: SourcesHackers behind a massive breach at hotel group Marriott International left clues suggesting they were working for a Chinese government intelligence gathering operation, according to...Putin: If US develops banned missiles, so will RussiaRussian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday warned the United States that if it walks out of a key arms treaty and starts developing the type...Dual-class shares are a threat to Asian market fairness, watchdog warnsXiaomi founder, chairman and CEO Lei Jun hits a gong at the company's initial public offering launch on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on July...Israel to destroy Hezbollah border tunnelsThe Israeli military launched an open-ended operation Tuesday to destroy what it said was a network of attack tunnels built by Hezbollah, saying it had...Sharp contractors axe 3,000 staff as iPhone sensor output shifts: unionNearly 3,000 foreign workers subcontracted to Sharp Corp have been laid off in central Japan, a labour union said, as the firm moves production of...
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Clues in Marriott hack implicate ChinaHackers behind a massive breach at hotel group Marriott International Inc left clues suggesting they were working for a Chinese government intelligence gathering operation, according...U.K. Parliament rebukes govt over Brexit as make-or-break debate beginsBritain’s Parliament dealt Prime Minister Theresa May’s government two bruising defeats Tuesday, and that was before lawmakers began an epic debate that will decide the...
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Huawei CFO facing US fraud charges, seen as flight riskA Canadian prosecutor told a packed court in Vancouver on Friday that Meng Wanzhou, chief financial officer of Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei, defrauded US banks...Mexico suggests giving migrants work visasMexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador proposed on Wednesday offering more work visas for Central Americans and said the United States should do the same,...US accuses Huawei CFO of Iran sanctions cover-up; hearing adjournedHuawei Technologies Co Ltd’s chief financial officer faces US accusations that she covered up her company’s links to a firm that tried to sell equipment...Pakistan will no longer fight someone else's war: Imran KhanPakistan will no longer act as a hired gun in someone else's war, Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Friday (Dec 6), striking a note...What Trump could learn from Clinton on North KoreaA newly installed Republican US president, eager to sweep aside the work of his Democratic Party predecessor, scuttles a hard-won multilateral agreement with an aggressive...State funeral held for Bush Sr.The United States bid goodbye to George H.W. Bush with high praise, cannon salutes and gentle humor Wednesday, celebrating the life of the Texan who...'Black Panther,' 'Star is Born' among AFI's top films of 2018Musical drama 'A Star is Born,' superhero movie 'Black Panther' and horror flick 'A Quiet Place' were named as some of the 10 best films...Human Rights Day rally postponed in Malaysia after police warn of 'serious security risks'A rally in Malaysia to mark International Human Rights Day will take place on Sunday (Dec 9) instead, a day later than planned due to...Soul-searching is in order for Nissan's board after Ghosn allegations, governance experts sayTurmoil at Japan's Nissan Motor surrounding allegations of impropriety by ousted chairman Carlos Ghosn raises questions about the oversight role of the company's board of...U.S. border agent indicted in 4 murdersA U.S. Border Patrol agent who confessed to killing four sex workers told investigators he wanted to “clean up the streets” of his Texas border...Facebook to buy back additional $9 billion of sharesFacebook Inc will buy back an additional $9 billion of its shares, as it looks to pacify investors following a slump in its stock.The social...Japan enacts controversial law to accept foreign workersJapanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's ruling coalition early on Saturday (Dec 8) rammed through legislation to bring more blue-collar foreign workers into the country, in...Small Businesses Reluctant to Hire Even Migrant WorkersSmall and mid-sized businesses are cutting back even on hiring cheaper foreign laborers.The Korea Federation of SMEs said last week that the application rate for...Cuba starts internet access for mobile phonesFor the first time, average Cubans became eligible to sign up for internet service for their mobile phones Thursday, a development long awaited on the...Amazon targets airports for checkout-free store expansionAmazon.com Inc is looking at bringing its futuristic checkout-free store format to airports in an effort to win business from hungry, time-pressed travelers, according to...Huawei exec faces US fraud charges linked to Iran, court hearsChinese telecom giant Huawei's chief financial officer faces US fraud charges related to sanctions-breaking business dealings with Iran, a Canadian court heard on Friday (Dec...Sports pictures of the week (08.12.2018)Aaron Finch of Australia is bowled by Ishant Sharma of India during day two of the first Test match in the series between Australia and...The royal tiara rules you never knew existedKate Middleton looked sensational at the Queen's Diplomatic Reception, which was held at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday December 4th, as she dazzled in a Jenny...Korean Game Industry Runs out of SteamKorea's video game industry is losing steam as competition from overseas heats up.Though the sector saw robust growth in the Chinese, European and Southeast Asian...Trump ‘setto nominate Nauert’ as U.N. envoyU.S. President Donald Trump will nominate State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, two White House officials said on Thursday,...Weight may affect the risk of flu hospitalizationAccording to a recent study, individuals may be more likely to be hospitalized due to the flu or another respiratory virus if they are underweight...Trying to put myself in awkward positionDebuting in the Hindi film industry under the Yash Raj Films banner opposite Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is a dream for any aspiring actress....FCC to probe whether major carriers gave false coverage informationThe Federal Communications Commission said on Friday it was investigating whether major wireless service providers submitted false information about their coverage areas.Under here the FCC's...Despite Salik’s success, concerns remain for welfare of Cambodian children working in tourismThe sun is dropping below the horizon, leaving burnt streaks in the sky, as the boats return.Each vessel chugs back to shore carrying troops of...BMW Completes Most Recalls 3 Months After FiresBMW Korea said Thursday that it has completed 86 percent of recalls over spontaneous engine fires in certain models in some three months since the...German CDU elects Kramp-Karrenbauer as new party leaderGermany’s Christian Democrats elected Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer on Friday to replace Angela Merkel as party leader, a decision that moves her into pole position to succeed...Huawei suppliers' stocks hammered after CFO's arrest in CanadaHuawei Technologies suppliers were hammered in early Thursday trading after the arrest of the Chinese smartphone maker's chief financial officer in Canada, at the request...Anti-ICERD rally in Kuala Lumpur: 5 things you need to knowMalaysian police are gearing up for a massive rally set to take place at Dataran Merdeka in the heart of Kuala Lumpur on Saturday (Dec...Skepticism that China will rush to restart US soybean importsThe Chinese soybean industry is reportedly skeptical that imports of US beans can be started back up with the flip of a switch, despite optimism...China launches pioneering mission to far side of moonChina launched a ground-breaking mission Saturday to land a spacecraft on the largely unexplored far side of the moon, demonstrating its growing ambitions as a...Langer critical of Tendulkar comment on Aussie battingCoach Justin Langer Saturday rebuffed criticism from Sachin Tendulkar that Australia’s batting was too defensive, and complained that if his team celebrated like Virat Kohli...
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Huawei appoints chairman as its acting CFO after executive's arrestChinese tech giant Huawei Technologies appointed Chairman Liang Hua as its acting chief financial officer (CFO) following the arrest in Canada of its CFO, who...Xiaomi demos 5G-enabled Mi Mix 3Even as the first set of smartphones 5G smartphones are expected towards the end of next year, Xiaomi has already demoed a 5G version of...Merkel loyalist ‘AKK’ wins tight party leadership raceAnnegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, a close ally of Angela Merkel, won a tight race to succeed her as party leader Friday, seeing off a longtime rival of...DeNA launches free Tokyo cab service through taxi-hailing smartphone appMajor information technology firm DeNA Co. has launched a free taxi service in Tokyo for users of the company’s taxi-calling application for smartphones and other...Tracing the safeguards against illegal logging in VietnamAn agreement on legally sourced timber imports from Vietnam to the European Union that was finally signed in October is now being held up against...Google adds Smart Reply to Hangouts ChatAfter announcing that it is shutting down Allo, Google has added the smart messaging app's biggest feature - Smart Reply - to Hangouts Chat.Google announced...Trump picks army chief to be top military adviserU.S. President Donald Trump will tap Gen. Mark Milley as his next top military adviser, choosing a battle-hardened commander who has served as chief of...China exports weaken ahead of U.S. trade talksChina’s export growth sank in November as global demand weakened, adding to pressure on Beijing ahead of trade talks with Washington.Exports rose 5.4 percent over...Meizu launches budget C9As a core subsidiary of Tsinghua Unigroup, UNISOC, one of the world's leading chip design companies announced the Meizu C9 smartphone powered by UNISOC SC9832E...Rioting engulfs Paris as anger grows over high French taxesThe rumble of armored police trucks and the hiss of tear gas filled central Paris on Saturday, as French riot police fought to contain thousands...Is it possible to reverse 'chemo brain?'Chemotherapy can affect a person's brain for years after coming to an end. How does it actually change the brain, and is there anything that...China: Canada’s detention of Huawei exec ‘vile in nature’China summoned the Canadian ambassador to protest the detention of a top executive of leading Chinese tech giant Huawei, calling it “unreasonable, unconscionable, and vile...Mahathir distances himself from Suhakam human rights rallyMalaysia Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has distanced himself from a proposed rally organised by the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia, or Suhakam, to be held...Amazon Prime Channels behind one-third HBO subscriptionsServices such as Amazon Prime Video have been able to soak in more new-age viewers who are not only consuming original content but are also...At least 31,000 'yellow vests' protesting across France, 700 detainedAn estimated 31,000 people joined "yellow vest" anti-government protests across France today, deputy interior minister Laurent Nunez said, adding that 700 people had been detained."At...Deepika rejects Draupadi's role in Aamir's 'Mahabharat'?Deepika Padukone, undou-btedly is in the happiest space, enjoying her newly married life. The actress married Ranveer Singh on November 14-15 in Italy's Lake Como....Maritime dispute: ‘Risk of escalation cannot be underestimated’, says Chan Chun Sing in call for calmIn his first comments on Singapore's ongoing maritime dispute with Malaysia, Minister for Trade and Industry Chan Chun Sing said with the possibility of accidents...Sports pictures of the week (09.12.2018)Jose Carlos Paz (L) reacts after being stopped by Anthony Fowler (not pictured) during their Super-Welterweight fight in Sheffield, England, on Dec. 8.Woman finds she’s only passenger on board flight from BangkokTraveller Latsamy McAdoo from Miami was travelling from Bangkok to Koh Samui when she found out that she had the entire plane to herself.The lone...Chief of staff John Kelly to step down by end of 2018: Donald TrumpUS President Donald Trump on Saturday announced his chief of staff John Kelly would be leaving the administration at the end of the year --...China calls on Canada to free Huawei CFO or face consequencesChina warned Canada on Saturday that there would be severe consequences if it did not immediately release Huawei Technologies Co Ltd’s chief financial officer, calling...Jada Pinkett Smith resented her fatherActress Jada Pinkett Smith has opened up about the "resentment" she had for her drug addict father when she was growing up. Speaking with her...Malaysia welcomes talks with Singapore on maritime dispute: MahathirMalaysia Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on Saturday (Dec 8) said he welcomes negotiations with Singapore on a dispute over maritime borders between the two countries."A...Man City stumble at Chelsea, Salah shoots Liverpool topChelsea brought a whole new dimension to the Premier League title race when they handed Manchester City their first defeat of the season on Saturday...Another bomb scare at CNN’s New York offices, no explosive foundCNN's New York offices were evacuated on Thursday night after a bomb threat, but no explosive was found and police later gave the all clear,...VIPs arrive at pre-wedding bash for daughter of India's richest manDozens of chartered planes carrying celebrities, including former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton, flew into a sleepy airport in western India for the lavish...Imran tacitly acknowledges that Mumbai's 26/11 originated from Pak soilPakistan wants "something done about the bombers of Mumbai", its Prime Minister Imran Khan has said while tacitly acknowledging that the attack of November 2008...Messi shines as Barca thrash Espanyol 4-0 in Catalan derbyLionel Messi scored two spectacular free kicks as Barcelona thrashed local rivals Espanyol 4-0 in Saturday's Catalan derby to move three points clear at the...
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China says rejecting physical cash is illegal amid e-payment popularityChina's central bank on Monday (Dec 10) warned that rejecting cash as a form of payment was illegal, saying that such practices could eventually could...A glorious concert to rememberCanadian University of Bangladesh has organized a concert on Saturday at the Institute of Engineers Hall. Top Bangladeshi bands such as- Black, Power Surge, Owned...Australian regulator says probe of tech giants spurs five investigationsAustralia’s competition regulator says it has five investigations afoot as a result of its examination of the market power and public influence of tech giants...Comey: FBI probe of Russia initially looked at 4 AmericansThe FBI’s counterintelligence investigation into potential ties between the Trump campaign and Russia initially focused on four Americans and whether they were connected to Russian...Less local government debt issued in November: reportLocal government debt issuance saw a sharp drop in November, recording 45.94 billion yuan, while October debt issuance hit 256 billion yuan, Securities Daily reported.Li...Maldives applies to rejoin Commonwealth: president's officeThe Maldives has applied to rejoin the Commonwealth, reversing a policy of isolation under autocratic leader Abdulla Yameen who suffered a shock defeat in September.His...China says rejecting physical cash is illegal amid e-payments popularityChina’s central bank on Monday warned that rejecting cash as a form of payment was illegal, saying that such practices could eventually could cause the...Macron to break silence, address French nation amid protestsPressure mounted on French President Emmanuel Macron to announce concrete measures to calm protests marked by violence when he addresses the nation Monday evening, and...Interest rate cut might not ease difficulties for enterprises: analystHoping to ease financing difficulties for small and private companies by lowering the benchmark interest rate may not be the best idea, said Sheng Songcheng,...Sexual harassment in the sky: Hong Kong flight attendants fight backImmaculate-looking flight attendants who appear unruffled by the demands of a life spent in the air are part of the slick image sold by carriers...Chile drives electric vehicle rollout in Latin AmericaA massive cargo ship docked in the Chilean port of San Antonio at the end of November, carrying it its belly the first 100 electric...U.K. leader warns of ‘uncharted waters’ if Brexit deal nixedWith a crucial parliamentary vote on Brexit looming, British Prime Minister Theresa May warned lawmakers Sunday that they could take Britain into “uncharted waters” and...Russia overtakes Britain in global arms trade rankingsRussia has overtaken the UK to become the world’s second-largest arms producer but still lags far behind the United States, according to a new report...Sharks return to Thailand’s famous Maya Bay after tourist banA boat cuts through waves in the darkness of dawn. Black silhouettes of limestone cliffs loom large as the captain steers his vessel towards a...China's AI start-up Megvii raising USD 500 million at USD 3.5 billion valuationChinese artificial intelligence provider Megvii Inc, commonly known as Face++, is targeting to raise USD 500 million in a new funding round that pegs the...How to treat diabetesDiabetes is a chronic disorder in which the body does not produce or use insulin effectively. It is not curable for most people, but treatments...'I can't breathe' were Jamal Khashoggi's final words, says reportJamal Khashoggi's final words were "I can't breathe," CNN said Sunday, citing a source who has read the transcript of an audio tape of the...India win nailbiting Australia TestIndia crushed a lower-order insurrection to secure a nerve-jangling 31-run victory in the first Test against Australia on Monday, raising the South Asian nation's hopes...This form of brain training may help treat severe schizophreniaNew research has revealed that targeted cognitive training can successfully reduce cognitive impairment in treatment-resistant schizophrenia.Schizophrenia is one of the 15 leading causes of disability...Detention of Huawei CEO sparks strong protest from ChinaChinese Vice Foreign Minister Le Yucheng on Sunday urgently summoned US Ambassador to China Terry Branstad to make a solemn representation and “strong protests” against...Smith apologizes to newlyweds coupleNewlyweds Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas have received an apology from writer Mariah Smith, who wrote an article for The Cut in which she labeled...Lion Air says November passenger numbers fell less than 5% after deadly crashLion Air said on Monday (Dec 10) passenger numbers dropped by less than 5 per cent in November compared to a year earlier, after one...Click a dronie!Add another word to the high-tech lexicon of 2018: Dronie. This is a selfie or more accurately, a large-group selfie or groupie shot from a...Pak continues to harbour terrorists, US should not give it even one dollar: HaleyPakistan continues to harbour terrorists that turn around and kill American soldiers, US ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley has said, asserting that Washington should...Kakao Ride-Sharing App Starts Trial RunKakao Mobility launched a trial service of its new ride-sharing app on Friday despite fierce resistance from conventional taxi drivers. Full services will start on...Pakatan Harapan govt must steer clear of corruption to win next general election: MahathirThe Pakatan Harapan (PH) government needs to steer clear of corruption if it intends to win the next general election, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad...UK court to give verdict in Vijay Mallya extradition case todayEmbattled liquor tycoon Vijay Mallya, wanted in India on alleged fraud and money laundering charges amounting to an estimated Rs 9,000 crores, is set to...Hyundai Sells Over 500,000 Cars in India AgainHyundai sold more than 500,000 cars in India for the third straight year. According to the automaker, cumulative sales in India from January to November...Google announces 'Journalism AI' projectTo help news industry use Artificial Intelligence (AI) in more innovative ways, Google has announced a partnership with Polis, the international journalism think-tank at London...Europe should be wary of Huawei, EU tech official saysThe European Union should be worried about Huawei and other Chinese technology companies because of the risk they pose to the bloc’s industry and security,...French police clash with ‘yellow vest’ protesters on Champs ElyseesFrench riot police fired tear gas canisters at “yellow vest” protesters in central Paris on Saturday at the start of a planned demonstration against the...
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China to boost charging facilities for electric carsChina aims to significantly improve its charging technology and infrastructure to increase the use of electric vehicles according to a new policy released by National...'Useful for negotiations' over Seletar Airport issue to be kept confidential: MOTSingapore's Ministry of Transport (MOT) said on Monday (Dec 10) that it would be "useful" if negotiations with Malaysia over flight procedures at Seletar Airport...Instagram promotes Vishal Shah as head of productFacebook Inc’s photo-sharing app Instagram said on Monday it promoted its director of product management Vishal Shah as the head of product, effective immediately.Shah, who...Brexit in turmoil as UK’s May pulls vote to seek changes to EU divorceBritish Prime Minister Theresa May on Monday postponed a parliamentary vote on her Brexit deal to seek more concessions but the European Union refused to...Chinese Censors Deal Blow to Korean Game DevelopersThe Chinese government has dealt a blow to struggling Korean game developers by tightening a crackdown on computer game addiction.China is even revoking the existing...18 South Korean tourists injured in Malaysia coach accidentEighteen tourists from South Korea were injured when the bus they were travelling on skidded and overturned while going downhill in a town in the...Saipem servers suffer cyber attack in Middle EastItalian oil services company Saipem said it had identified a cyber attack out of India on Monday that had primarily affected its servers in the...CDU to review Merkel migrant policiesThe new leader of Germany’s Christian Democrats (CDU) outlined plans on Sunday to change the party’s migrant policies before next year’s European election, signaling that...Declining growth efficiency led to rising leverage rate: analystOver the past ten years, one of the most important reasons for China’s rising leverage rate is the decline in economic growth efficiency, said Zhang...Malaysia may stop or limit egg exports to maintain local market supply: MinisterMalaysia is looking into limiting or stopping the export of eggs to ensure there is sufficient supply for its domestic market, Domestic Trade and Consumer...Privacy bug on Google+ affected 52.5 million users: ReportAlphabet Inc’s Google said on Monday it would shut down its Google+ social media service in April, four months ahead of schedule, after finding a...Details emerge of early Moscow outreach to campaignKey pieces of special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation appear to be falling into place.In three court filings Friday, prosecutors for the first time connected...Shenzhen’s new home supply hits three-year high in NovemberThere were 23 housing projects approved for sale in Shenzhen in November, adding 13,217 units of new housing, including 9,714 residential homes, a three-year high...US sanctions top Kim Jong Un aides over North Korea human rightsThe United States on Monday (Dec 10) imposed sanctions on three North Korean officials as it called the regime's human rights record among the world's...Doctors love golf: Fact or fiction?A long-lived stereotype about doctors is that they are avid golf players. In a new study, featured in the Christmas issue of The BMJ, specialists...Huawei exec seeks Canada bail, proposes electronic monitoringA top executive of Chinese telecom giant Huawei sought release from Canadian detention Monday, offering to submit to strict electronic monitoring, as Beijing escalates its...Over 150 to adopt U.N. pact on migrationMore than 150 countries will join a U.N. conference to adopt a global pact to better handle migrant flows, a senior U.N. official said on...Sports pictures of the week (11.12.2018)The Indian team celebrates during their first Test match against Australia in Adelaide, Australia, on Dec. 10.Maggot, tarantula, bat at Disgusting Food MuseumCare for some maggot cheese, fried tarantula or a bat? Or how about fried locusts, grasshoppers or virgin boy eggs?These delicacies are among some 80...Renault Samsung to Produce Small Electric Vehicle in BusanRenault Samsung will begin producing the Twizy, a small two-seater electric car, in Busan next year, the automaker said Monday.The news comes after the company...Technological advances bring sweeping changes to China's Inner Mongolia over past 40 yearsA herdsman checks the automatic drinking system in Otog Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, July 28, 2017. Over the past 40 years, technological...Najib Razak arrested for allegedly tampering with 1MDB audit: ReportFormer Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak on Monday (Dec 10) was arrested by the country’s anti-graft agency over alleged “tampering” of the 1Malaysia Development Berhad...Google CEO defends 'integrity' of products ahead of testimonyThe chief executive officer of Alphabet Inc’s Google on Monday defended the integrity of the company’s products a day ahead of a congressional hearing where...Beijing slams Canada for Huawei arrest as bail hearing drags onThe stunning arrest of Meng Wanzhou, a figure at the heart of a global race to dominate high-tech industries, has kicked up an international political...Samsung Starts Paid Job Training for YoungstersSamsung on Monday admitted its first batch of 500 trainees in Seoul, Daejeon, Gwangju and Gumi.In a bid to mollify the government, Samsung will provide...Saudis reject extraditions to Turkey over Jamal Khashoggi murderSaudi Arabia's foreign minister on Sunday rejected demands to extradite suspects connected to the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi as sought by Turkish President Recep...Liverpool face stern Napoli testLiverpool must again rely on fortress Anfield to inflict Napoli's first Champions League defeat of the season if they are to avoid the disappointment of...Theresa May heads to Europe in bid to save Brexit deal under fireBritish Prime Minister Theresa May will visit Germany's Angela Merkel Tuesday as she works to salvage her Brexit deal, the day after delaying a parliamentary...Rivals China and India count down to joint military drillChina and India will launch a two-week joint military drill on Tuesday, the first exercise of its kind since the two Asian giants were locked...PFA backs Sterling after alleged racist abuseThe Professional Footballers' Association said Monday it stood "shoulder to shoulder" with Raheem Sterling after the Manchester City player suffered alleged racial abuse during his...White House chief of staff John Kelly to leave at year’s endPresident Donald Trump said Saturday that chief of staff John Kelly will leave his job by year’s end amid an expected West Wing reshuffling reflecting...
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Facebook and Google could face crackdown in AustraliaAn Australian government review has suggested implementing a series of tough measures to curb the influence of U.S. tech giants.Establishing a watchdog dedicated to regulating...'Aware of atrocities': Twitter CEO responds to critics of Myanmar tweetsTwitter CEO Jack Dorsey on Wednesday (Dec 12) said he was "aware of the human rights atrocities and suffering in Myanmar", responding to criticism over...ASUS announces ZenFone Max Pro M2 starting at Rs 12,999At an event in Delhi, ASUS has announced its new mid-range king, the ZenFone Max Pro M2. The handset is priced at Rs 12,999 for...Russia sends Venezuela pair of nuclear-capable bombersTwo Russian nuclear-capable strategic bombers arrived in Venezuela on Monday, a deployment that comes amid soaring Russia-U.S. tensions.Russia’s Defense Ministry said a pair of Tu-160...Expect heads to roll at Nissan over Ghosn scandalThe arrest of auto industry titan Carlos Ghosn in Tokyo last month was believed by some to be a palace coup designed to remove him...Strong wind, rough seas expected in several Malaysian statesStrong northeasterly winds of between 50 and 50 kph with waves as high as 4.5 metres are expected in waters off Samui and North Condore...'Sacred Games', Salman to get award!Netflix series 'Sacred Games' bagged two awards at the inaugural Asian Academy Creative Awards, reported Variety. Anurag Kashyap won Best Direction (fiction) and Aarti Bajaj...U.N. humanitarian chief: 20 million Yemenis hungryTwenty million people in war-torn Yemen are hungry — a staggering 70 percent of the population and a 15 percent increase from last year —...Experts speculate on Central Work Conference agendaThe Central Economic Work Conference, the annual meeting that sets the national agenda for the Chinese economy for the year ahead, will likely choose a...More than 600 residents of Johor town evacuated due to flash floodsA total of 605 people from 171 families in Taman Aman and Taman Mawai near Kota Tinggi in Johor have been evacuated to relief centres...OPPO unveils Find X 5G prototypeOPPO, as an important strategic partner of China Mobile – China’s largest telecom service provider, unveiled its Find X 5G Prototype for the first time...Huawei CFO gets bail; China detains ex-Canadian diplomatA Canadian court granted bail on Tuesday to a top Chinese executive arrested at the United States’ request in a case that has set off...Reform and opening up best solution to trade friction: economistIn the face of Sino-US trade friction, China’s best response is to unswervingly put forward a new round of reform and opening up with greater...India's Modi concedes defeat in key state electionsIndia's ruling party suffered stinging election defeats in at least two stronghold states, results showed on Tuesday (Dec 11), in a big blow to Prime...Sports pictures of the week (12.12.2018)Mehdy Metella of France competes in the men's 100m butterfly prelims during the FINA World Swimming Championships in Hangzhou, China, on Dec. 12. Liverpool edge Napoli to progressLiverpool advanced to the last 16 of the Champions League with a tense 1-0 win over Napoli at Anfield. Mohamed Salah scored the only goal of...Coffee to combat Parkinson'sCombining two compounds found in coffee can act as therapeutic against Parkinson's disease and Lewy body dementia -- the two progressive and currently incurable diseases...PTron launches Spunk true wireless earphonesPTron, the leading mobile accessories brand has recently launched the Spunk premium true wireless earbuds in India that boasts of value for money with high-end...Rwanda- Russia deal on peaceful use of nuclear energyRepublic of Rwanda has signed intergovernmental agreement on cooperation in the field of peaceful uses of nuclear energy in Moscow recently. The Intergovernmental agreement was...Sonam to discuss gender equalityWeeks after she wrote an insightful piece about India's #MeToo movement, Sonam K Ahuja is set to host a panel discussion with entrepreneur Arianna Huffington,...Indian arrested in US on charges of smuggling foreign nationalsA 38-year-old Indian national has been arrested on charges of smuggling foreign nationals into the US for private financial gain, according to Department of Justice.Bhavin...NDRC to prepare for the 14th Five-Year PlanThe National Development and Reform Commission recently held a symposium in Beijing on preparations for the 14th Five-Year Plan, which is the blueprint for development...Rally to mark one year since arrest of Myanmar Reuters journalistsProtesters in Yangon Wednesday (Dec 12) will mark one year since the arrest of two Myanmar Reuters journalists who exposed a massacre of Rohingya Muslims...Does problem-solving stave off mental decline?A widely held belief has it that the more we use our brains, the less likely it is that we will experience mental decline as...OnePlus 6T McLaren edition announced with 10GB RAM and Warp Charge 30OnePlus and McLaren, the racing and technology brand and creator of luxury, high-performance sports cars and supercars, launched the superfast and ultrapowerful OnePlus 6T McLaren...Int'l incoming calls lowest in nine yearsThe international incoming voice call minute has dropped by three-fourths in the last three years, as people progressively switch to internet-based mobile apps that cost...Donald Trump sees impeachment as 'real possibility' over 2016 Mueller case: reportUS President Donald Trump sees his impeachment as a "real possibility" over finance violations during the 2016 campaign, according to a media report.Impeachment talks have...Hyundai Releases 1st Large SUV in 3 YearsHyundai released its new Palisade SUV in Korea on Tuesday after unveiling it at the Los Angeles Auto Show late last month. It is the...India has stakes in Afghanistan,cooperation necessary for peace process: PakistanProbably for the first time, Pakistan has acknowledged that India has stakes in Afghanistan and its cooperation is necessary for the peace process in the...Spurs reach last 16 as Moura snatches draw at BarcaTottenham Hotspur made it into the last 16 of the Champions League by coming from behind to grab a 1-1 draw at Barcelona on Tuesday...France shooting: Gunman kills 3 people in Strasbourg Christmas market, fleesA gunman on a security watchlist killed three people and wounded a dozen others near the picturesque Christmas market in the historic French city of...UK home office gets receipt of Vijay Mallya's extradition order to IndiaThe UK Home Office confirmed on Tuesday the receipt of the Westminster Magistrates' Court verdict in favour of Vijay Mallya's extradition to India.After Chief Magistrate...Malaika : Modeling will always be specialActress Malaika Arora, who will be one of the judges for the auditions of models for the forthcoming edition of event, said that she is...Top Democrats: Trump may face impeachment, prisonU.S. President Donald Trump could face impeachment and jail time if hush money payments reported by his former lawyer are proven to be campaign finance...
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NDRC to back bond financing for real estate enterprisesReal estate enterprises with an operating income of more than 30 billion yuan (US$4.36 billion) will now be allowed to issue bonds for financing, according...Chinese state media urges Canada to defy US, free Huawei execCanada should distance itself from U.S. "hegemonism" and grant unconditional freedom to Meng Wanzhou, a top executive of China's Huawei detained in Vancouver on Washington's...Walmart Labs hires tech team from Int.ai to boost data analyticsIn its continuous efforts to build an ecosystem of premium technology talent, Walmart Labs has hired the key tech team from Int.ai, a leading AI...Female-led films outperform male onesFemale-led films have consistently outperformed male-led movies at the box office, according to a study initiated by Time’s Up, the organization formed by prominent women...Sinochem International eyes new energy vehicle sectorThe Sinochem International Corporation, an affiliate of Chinese conglomerate Sinochem, said it is planning to enter the new materials and new energy industries that are...Muslim preacher defies conservatism to preach in Indonesia nightclubsMifta'im An'am Maulana Habiburrohman is not your typical Muslim preacher.Instead of a skull cap, he wears a Javanese head dress over his 1980s-style mullet. His...Mujjo announces leather folio sleeves for 13-inch Apple Macbook Air, ProThe first thing you notice is the quality. A large panel of full-grain leather on the front cuts a striking look and creates a deliberate...Korean border troops check demolition of guard postsDozens of North and South Korean soldiers crossed over the world’s most heavily armed border Wednesday as they inspected the sites of their rival’s front-line...So far so good for Chinese lunar probeChina’s Chang’e 4 probe has now entered lunar orbit, making steady headway towards the first-ever soft landing on the far side of the moon by...Malaysia 'seems to be using technical excuse’ to change airspace arrangements: Singapore's Khaw Boon WanMalaysia seems to be using a "technical excuse" to change airspace arrangements in southern Johor, said Singapore Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan on Wednesday (Dec...India app engagement on the riseThe usage of Smartphones through apps continues to increase which also creates new use cases of the device increasing the user dependence on it. Today,...Train crashes into overpass in Turkish capital; 4 deadA high-speed train hit a railway engine and crashed into a pedestrian overpass at a station in the Turkish capital Ankara on Thursday, killing four...China readying plan to widen foreign access to its economy: WSJChina is preparing to replace its Made in China 2025 policy with a program designed to allow foreign companies greater participation in the Chinese economy,...Flight procedures for north, south approaches to Seletar Airport are necessary: MOTIt is necessary for Singapore to put in place instrument flight procedures for both the northerly and southerly approaches into Seletar Airport, said Singapore’s Ministry...Explained: The OnePlus 6T McLaren EditionThe OnePlus 6T McLaren edition commences the partnership with two brands that boast similar philosophies — Never Settle and Fearlessly Forward. The OnePlus 6T McLaren...Theresa May survives confidence vote over Brexit deal British Prime Minister Theresa May on Wednesday survived a confidence vote by her own MPs but lost the support of one third of her colleagues,...German automakers BMW, Daimler stand to benefit the most if China cuts US auto tariffsAn employee installs interior accessories inside a BMW X4 sports utility vehicle on the assembly line at the BMW assembly plant in Greer, South Carolina.If...Malaysian among five foreigners arrested in Bali drug sweepFive foreigners have been arrested in Bali for drug trafficking, authorities said Thursday (Dec 13), with a German and Peruvian possibly facing execution if convicted...Bomb threat at Facebook, campus evacuatedA bomb threat prompted authorities on Tuesday to evacuate a building at the Silicon Valley headquarters of Facebook Inc near San Francisco, police said, but...Peace laureates receive prizes, speak out on victim protectionNobel laureates Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad called on the world to protect victims of wartime sexual violence in their Peace Prize acceptance speeches on...
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Samsung to shut mobile phone plant in China's TianjinSamsung Electronics will cease operations at one of its mobile phone manufacturing plants in China, the company said, as its sales in the world’s biggest...Trump spars with top Dems over wallIn a wild Oval Office confrontation, President Donald Trump heatedly threatened to shut down the U.S. government Tuesday as he and Democratic leaders bickered over...Ex-Trump lawyer Cohen jailed for 3 yrs, says ‘job was to cover his dirty deeds’US President Donald Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen delivered a blistering attack on his former boss as he was sentenced to three years in prison...Chinese telecom infrastructure stocks rally in Hong KongThe top performers in a rally staged by Hong Kong-listed Chinese stocks overnight were infrastructure companies led by a 7% gain in China Tower Corp,...Equanimity superyacht to be sold for at least half its original priceThe luxury superyacht linked to the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) scandal will be sold for no less than US$130 million, which is half its original...
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Walmart is keeping the faith in its $16 billion bet to take on AmazonDespite a tricky few months, Walmart is sticking by its $16 billion bet to help it win the online retail war.The U.S. retail giant bought...Malaysia charges former chairman of palm agency Felda over graftMalaysian prosecutors on Friday (Dec 14) charged a former chairman of state palm plantation agency Felda with breach of trust and receiving bribes, the most...'Mary Poppins Returns' was nostalgic for Emily BluntFor Hollywood star Emily Blunt, playing the iconic character of 'Mary Poppins' in the new Disney film was like taking a trip down the memory...Cohen: Trump knew hush money payments wrongShaken and facing a prison term, U.S. President Donald Trump’s longtime personal lawyer said Friday that Trump directed him to buy the silence of two...These are the best tech companies to work for in IndiaIndia may be steaming ahead when it comes to technological innovation, but top local tech talents would still rather work at one of the multinational...6 UMNO MPs quit party, call for Zahid's resignationSix UMNO members of parliament have quit the party, UMNO information chief Shamsul Anuar Nasarah confirmed to Bernama on Friday (Dec 14).A letter informing the...MediaTek, Google to Bring AR, Lens to mid-range smartphonesMediaTek announced that it completed testing and enablement of ARCore and Google Lens on MediaTek’s high performance Helio P90 chipset. MediaTek worked closely with Google...Pompeo urges China to release two Canadians over Huawei rowThe United States and Canada moved Friday to ease tensions between them over the case of a top Chinese technology executive whose arrest by Canadian...Immigration operation in Malaysia leads to 185 arrestsA total of 185 foreign men and women were arrested by the Malaysian immigration authorities during a series of operations conducted overnight on Wednesday in...China should free Canadians held after Huawei arrest, US's Pompeo saysU.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Friday China should free two Canadian citizens who were detained this week after authorities in Canada arrested...Priyanka sees off husband Nick JonasActor Priyanka Chopra and husband, American singer Nick Jonas, were spotted at the Mumbai airport on Wednesday night as he left for the US. Nick...Detention of Canadians raises stakes in China-U.S.-Canada rowChina confirmed Thursday that it has detained two Canadian men, raising the stakes in a three-way dispute over a Chinese technology executive facing possible extradition...Freeing trafficked Vietnamese girls means taking risksBlue Dragon, a non-profit organisation based in Hanoi, Vietnam knows that rescuing trafficking victims is anything but easy. Rescuers, who remain anonymous for their own...US, S Korea can't agree on splitting the bill after Trump's criticismThe United States and South Korea have failed to agree on a bigger South Korean share of the cost of maintaining U.S. troops, an official...DIGISOL launches new industrial switchesDIGISOL Systems Ltd., a known provider of the networking products, extends its industrial-grade switches portfolio by launching DG-IS1006GP Unmanaged PoE Gigabit range of switches. Equipped...U.S. Africa strategy takes sharp aim at China, RussiaThe Trump administration on Thursday announced a sharp refocus of its Africa strategy to counter what it called the “predatory” practices of China and Russia,...Report lists PLA assets most detrimental to TaiwanThe People’s Liberation Army is now in the middle of a reform program to transform itself into a genuine blue water navy and an air...Diabetes and hypertension drug combo kills cancer cellsNew research, published in the journal Cell Reports, finds a drug combination that kills cancer cells by depleting them of energy. Metformin is a common drug...Hong Kong democracy leaders defiant as landmark trial wraps upHong Kong democracy leaders pledged on Friday to sustain their fight for full democracy at the end of a month-long trial that could see them...More sophisticated attacks will dominate 2019: ReportTrend Micro Inc, a cybersecurity solutions company, released its 2019 predictions report, warning that attackers will increase the effectiveness of proven attack methods by adding...After a long, bumpy journey, ‘Mowgli’ settles in at NetflixTo say Andy Serkis has been through the wringer with his adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s “The Jungle Book” is a bit of an understatement. It...EU leaders give May assurances on BrexitEuropean Union leaders assured British Prime Minister Theresa May on Thursday that the Brexit treaty she agreed to last month but is struggling to get...China’s policymakers must beware of the economic potholesPolicy, policy and more policy. Buried beneath the trade war truce and the media merry-go-round surrounding Meng Wanzhou’s court drama is a crucial meeting which...Japan says 10 medical schools altered admissions, some kept out womenA Japanese government investigation sparked by a row over medical school admissions has found improper practices at 10 institutions, including four that tried to keep...Threat Brief: 12 cybersecurity tips for the holidaysThis time every year, people all over the world get new devices. Regardless of what holiday(s) you may (or may not) celebrate, the end of...Trump's son-in-law Kushner possible next chief of staff: US mediaDonald Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser Jared Kushner is on the short-list of potential candidates for the president's next chief of staff, US media said...Stocks slide as data fuels global slowdown fearsUS stocks followed the rest of the world down on Friday, poised to end a turbulent week on a somber note.All major US benchmarks opened...Sri Lanka PM Mahinda Rajapaksa to step down tomorrowSri Lanka Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa will step down from his disputed post of premier on Saturday after an address to the nation.The stepping down...Pochettino not expecting new Tottenham signings in JanuaryMauricio Pochettino has admitted that he is not expecting much movement from Tottenham in the upcoming transfer window. Spurs were inactive over the summer in the...
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Facebook glitch exposes private photos of 6.8 million usersAn Irish regulator said on Friday it was investigating Facebook Inc following the company’s disclosure that a bug may have exposed private photos of up...US 'in no hurry' over North Korea nuclear negotiations: TrumpPresident Donald Trump played down hopes on Friday (Dec 14) for any imminent deal to persuade North Korea to give up its nuclear arsenal."Many people...
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Politburo eyes accelerating reform and opening upThe Politburo of the Communist Party of China convened on Thursday to discuss economic planning for the year ahead, prior to the kick-off of the...Hunt for Lion Air jet's black box delayed by bad weatherA renewed search for the cockpit voice recorder of a Lion Air jet that crashed into the Java Sea on Oct 29 has been delayed...Putin: Kremlin should take lead on rap musicRussian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday the Kremlin should play a leading role in Russian rap music and in youth culture, rather than trying...ZAAP’s Aqua Bluetooth speaker is great for your next pool partyLifestyle technology brand ZAAP has strengthened its musical line-up with the launch of the Aqua speaker. This Bluetooth speaker has a premium rubberized rugged exterior...LG Launches New SmartwatchLG on Monday launches the Watch W7, its first smartwatch in nearly two years.The new Watch W7 comes in a shape of an analogue watch...Mahathir says Australia has 'no rights' to recognise Jerusalem as Israeli capitalMalaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on Sunday (Dec 16) criticised Australia's move to recognise West Jerusalem as Israel's capital, saying countries had "no rights" to...Philippines contestant Catriona Gray named Miss UniverseThe Philippines' Catriona Gray was named Miss Universe 2018 in a competition concluding Monday in Bangkok, besting contestants from 93 other countries and delighting her...Global climate talks end with pact considered weakNearly 200 countries overcame political divisions late Saturday to agree on rules for implementing a landmark global climate deal, but critics say it is not...Ambassador meets with 2nd Canadian detained in ChinaOttawa’s ambassador to China has met with the second Canadian detained in China on suspicion of threatening national security, the Canadian Foreign Ministry said Sunday.The...China confirms new African swine fever cases in Sichuan, HeilongjiangChina confirmed two new cases of African swine fever, as the disease continues to spread through the world's largest hog herd, the Ministry of Agriculture...Microsoft Surface Go goes on pre-order in IndiaThe Surface Go, Microsoft’s smallest, most portable and affordable Surface device yet, is now available for pre-order in India exclusively with Flipkart starting from 12:01pm...A day in Xiamen - a beautiful port city full of urban energy and laid-back vibesI went to Xiamen on a work trip, not really knowing what to expect. As I jumped on a boat to see the famous UNESCO...U.S. Interior Secretary Zinke to resign amid several probesInterior Secretary Ryan Zinke, facing federal investigations into his travel, political activity and potential conflicts of interest, will be leaving the administration at year’s end,...Online wealth management index falls more than 23%The China Internet wealth management index has fallen for the first time since 2013, recording a decline of more than 23%, said Yin Jianfeng, a...Police, firemen search for cause of explosion in Japan's SapporoPolice and fire officials on Monday were searching for the cause of a dramatic explosion in the northern Japanese city of Sapporo that collapsed a...Key outcomes from COP24U.N. climate talks ending Saturday in Katowice, Poland, delivered a milestone rule book for the Paris climate treaty, but failed to dial up national efforts...North Carolina fails to land Apple site, thousands of jobsNorth Carolina business recruiters and politicians offered little to explain why Apple announced Thursday it was bypassing the state and instead choosing Texas as the...Second-hand housing remains in a downward spiralThe price of new commercial residential buildings in first-tier cities increased slightly in November, while second-hand residential properties continued to decline, according to data released...North Korea condemns US sanctions, warns denuclearisation at riskNorth Korea on Sunday (Dec 16) condemned the US administration for stepping up sanctions and pressure on the nuclear-armed country, warning of a return to...China could surpass the US in artificial intelligence tech. Here's howArtificial intelligence has the potential to transform many industries: Cars that drive themselves, facial recognition that enhances security, or systems that could detect cancer better...Ukraine names head of new churchUkraine chose the head of a new national Orthodox church on Saturday, marking an historic split from Russia that its leaders see as vital to...Tattoo: Art still provoking suspicion in JapanWhen Mana Izumi got her first tattoo at 18, she wasn't trying to rebel or shatter any taboos -- just copy Japanese pop diva Namie...Tax cuts could be more than US$220 bn next yearThe scale of tax cuts for the year ahead could exceed 1.5 trillion yuan (US$220 billion), according to several tax experts, Yicai.com reported.Top policymakers have...Internet-based CBT effective for treating severe depressionNew research finds that cognitive behavioral therapy sessions delivered via an app can effectively treat various forms of depression, including a severe form of the...North Korea marks 7th anniversary of Kim Jong Il's deathNorth Koreans are marking the seventh anniversary of the death of leader Kim Jong Il with visits to statues and vows of loyalty to his...'Suhana has to learn the craft before thinking of acting'Shah Rukh Khan has always believed in allowing his children to pursue whatever profession they would like to follow. He has been vocal for many...Liverpool beat Man Utd to go top as Chelsea keep up chaseLiverpool regained top spot in the Premier League after an impressive 3-1 victory over old rivals Manchester United at Anfield on Sunday put them a...Theresa May says will step down before 2022 UK general election: reportBritish Prime Minister Theresa May warned she expects no "immediate breakthrough" on her Brexit deal at Thursday's EU summit and confirmed she would step down...US-China trade war 'just tip of iceberg' hiding deeper problems: Jack MaThe ongoing trade war between China and the United States is just the tip of the iceberg hiding deeper, underlying tensions between the world's two...Mahinda Rajapaksa resigns as Sri Lanka's Prime MinisterSri Lanka's disputed Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has reportedly resigned from his post, ending a period of turbulence in the country's parliamentary history where he...Messi hat-trick adorns Barca's 5-0 romp at LevanteLionel Messi netted his first hat-trick of the La Liga season and provided two assists in a sensational individual display as a rampant Barcelona won...
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Apple's Latest Phone Pricier in Korea Than in U.S, JapanApple's latest flagship smartphone, iPhone XS, is more expensive in Korea than in the U.S., Japan and some other countries. Apple launched the phone in...China is about to stress test the worldThe Trump administration is about to grapple with the “Pottery Barn rule” as China’s economy hits a wall. The “you break it, you bought it”...Wife of detained Chinese activist and 3 supporters go bald, protest for justice.The wife of a detained Chinese lawyer and three supporters shaved their heads on Monday and attempted to submit to a Beijing court a petition...Emily Blunt up for 'Mary Poppins Returns' sequelActress Emily Blunt says she is ready for a sequel to 'Mary Poppins Returns'. In an interview with Anthony Mason for the show CBS Sunday...Sudanese president visits Syria in first trip by Arab leader since start of 2011 civil warSudan’s president on Sunday became the first Arab League leader to visit Syria since civil war erupted there nearly eight years ago.Omar Al-Bashir was greeted...Nongshim Expects Record Overseas Sales This YearKorea's biggest instant noodle maker Nongshim expects record overseas sales this year.Nongshim on Monday estimated that its overseas sales for this year will amount to...Goldman Sachs fires back after Malaysia charges bank in 1MDB probeMalaysia on Monday (Dec 17) filed criminal charges against Goldman Sachs Group Inc related to its dealings with the sovereign wealth fund 1MDB, and Goldman...Twitter warns of suspicious traffic coming from China, Saudi ArabiaSuspicious traffic to a Twitter Inc user forum appears to be part of a government-backed activity coming from China and Saudi Arabia, a Twitter spokesman...Next generation of GPS satellites are headed to spaceAfter months of delays, the U.S. Air Force is about to launch the first of a new generation of GPS satellites, designed to be more...Firing of Tsai security official fuels talk of PLA infiltrationA military sergeant responsible for the security of the president and vice-president of Taiwan has been dismissed for “fraud and illegal gambling,” Taiwanese newspapers reported...Commentary: Tantrum diplomacy in the arrest of one Huawei executive As Huawei’s chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou sits in Canada, awaiting potential extradition to the United States, her case underscores two themes that have become...Jeff Bridges to receive Cecil B. DeMille Award at GlobesJeff Bridges may have once been considered as one of Hollywood's most underappreciated actors, but next month's Golden Globe Awards will showcase his life and...Hungarians continue rally against govt measuresSeveral thousand people marched through Hungary’s capital Sunday in a fourth day of demonstrations against new laws that critics say restrict workers’ rights and undermine...Wanda selling its insurance holdings for US$390 millionChinese conglomerate Wanda Group is not only selling Wanda City, its cultural tourism project, but also all its holdings in the Aeon Life Insurance Company,...No Uber or Airbnb in South Korea: Red tape, risk-aversion hobble start-upsWhen Choi Ba-da pitched his car-sharing firm Luxi to Hyundai Motor officials in 2017, he told them there would be no future for South Korea's...Russia used social media for widespread meddling in US politics - reportsRussian interference in the 2016 US presidential election on social media was more widespread than previously thought and included attempts to divide Americans by race...Sails return as shipping tries to go green As the shipping industry faces pressure to cut climate-altering greenhouse gases, one answer is blowing in the wind.European and U.S. tech companies, including one backed...Chinese steel-making giant to invest US$4.4 bn in PhilippinesHesteel Group, a Chinese iron and steel manufacturing conglomerate, is investing US$4.4 billion in the Philippines to set up a joint venture, The Paper reported.The...Perseverance spanning one hundred years: a story of the last chopsticks masterFollowing fashion brand Dolce & Gabbana's decision to cancel a major show in China due to a controversial advert in which they called chopsticks “small...President Xi to outline China’s economic futureEvery word will be scrutinized. Every phrase will be dissected. When President Xi Jinping addresses the movers and shakers in China’s Communist Party on Tuesday,...Recalled 'weight history' can predict heart failure riskAsking older adults how much they weighed in the past can help to predict their risk of heart failure, according to recent research.Ideally, doctors treating...Nurul Izzah Anwar resigns as vice president of Malaysia's PKRNurul Izzah Anwar has resigned as vice president of Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR), the leading party in Malaysia's ruling Pakatan Harapan coalition. The Permatang Pauh member...From cheap gadgets to 'E-Cool', Shenzhen workers recall its early daysWhen Japanese recruiters plucked Liu Xueqin from her provincial hometown 33 years ago to work in an electronics factory in Shenzhen, she was happy to...Meghan Markle's father appeals to UK Queen to get daughter back in touchMeghan Markle's father directly appealed to Britain's Queen Elizabeth on Monday to intercede and end his estrangement from his daughter, the wife of Prince Harry.Former...Japan bolsters military to counter China, RussiaJapan will accelerate spending on advanced stealth fighters, long-range missiles and other equipment over the next five years to support US forces facing China's military...Juve face Atletico, Bayern meet Liverpool as PSG set for Man Utd clashBayern Munich and Liverpool, both five-times European champions, will meet in one of three England-Germany clashes in the Champions League round of sixteen following the...Canada looking for way out of arms deal with Saudi Arabia: PM Justin Trudeau.Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, speaking in an interview that aired on Sunday, said for the first time that his Liberal government was looking for...South Korea to provide US$3b in financial support for auto suppliersSouth Korea plans a policy package to support its troubled car parts makers industry that includes providing financial support worth over 3.5 trillion won (US$3.10...Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Starc blow away lower order to level series for AustraliaAustralia made quick work of breaking India's lower-order resistance - a meek, thin, inexperienced resistance - to level the series at 1-1 before lunch on...Malaysia’s Proton launches 1st SUV with China’s GeelyMalaysian national car maker Proton launched its first SUV on Wednesday in a fresh effort to transform its stale brand and turn around its fortunes,...Canada gets access to detainee in China 6 days after arrest Canada’s ambassador to China was given access Sunday to detained Canadian entrepreneur Michael Spavor six days after he was arrested, the country’s Global Affairs department...
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China slowdown looms over Fed rate hike decisionChina’s top government officials overseeing the economy began a two-day conclave on Tuesday, incidentally coinciding with the two-day meeting of US Federal Reserve policymakers.Statements from...Judge delays Flynn sentencing, ‘not hiding disgust’ at crimeA federal judge Tuesday abruptly postponed the sentencing of President Donald Trump’s first national security adviser, Michael Flynn, declaring himself disgusted and disdainful of Flynn’s...Uber gets approval from Pennsylvania to resume self-driving testingUber Technologies Inc received approval from Pennsylvania to resume self-driving car testing on public roads this week, state records show, nine months after it suspended...Facebook kicks Myanmar military-linked pages off platformFacebook has removed hundreds of pages and accounts in Myanmar with hidden links to the military, the platform said Wednesday (Dec 19), as the company...Brokers pledge US$7.65 bn to support private firmsSo far, 42 securities brokers have pledged to invest 52.75 billion yuan (US$7.65 billion) to launch asset management plans to help private enterprises ease their...Russia, Iran, Turkey seek deal on Syria constitutional bodyRussia, Iran and Turkey are close to agreement on the composition of a Syrian constitutional committee that could pave the way for drafting a new...How do anxiety and depression affect physical health?Depression and anxiety may be just as bad for your health as smoking and obesity. However, cancer does not correlate with these mental health conditions....Shenzhen's transformation: Looking back at the start of China's 40 years of reformSeventy-five-year-old Zhang Bingxuan has lived in Shenzhen for more than 30 years. He moved to the city in 1986 with his family, enticed by its prospects,...Sarah Silverman done with using gay slursActress-comedian Sarah Silverman says she is done using gay slurs in her comedy. In an interview to TMZ, the 48-year-old comedian addressed her previous use...France to rush through tax cuts for ‘yellow vests’French officials vowed Monday to quickly push tax cuts and a rise in the minimum wage through parliament in a bid to end the anti-government...Huawei to spend USD 2 billion over five years in cybersecurity pushHuawei Technologies on Tuesday said it would spend USD 2 billion over the next 5 years to focus on cybersecurity by adding more people and...Deadly pesticide found in rice that killed 15 in IndiaA toxic pesticide that a UN agency wanted India to ban a decade ago contaminated food that killed at least 15 people at a temple...US pressures China to allow unmonitored access to TibetTibet’s government-in-exile cheered the US Senate’s passage of an act demanding US diplomats, journalists and other Americans be allowed to freely visit Tibet, but Beijing...Report paints broader picture of Russian meddlingRussian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election on social media was more widespread than previously thought and included attempts to divide Americans by race...No one can ‘dictate’ to China what should or should not be done: Xi JinpingChinese President Xi Jinping warned Tuesday that no one can "dictate" China's economic development path as the Communist Party marked 40 years of its historic...Police start live face recognition on streets, here's whyFacial recognition technology is not only meant for unlocking phones. It is used in many places where face detection is priority. While biometric face detection...Shinhan Bank Basks in Halo of Vietnam Team's Korean CoachKorean banks with branches in Vietnam are basking in the halo of the Vietnamese national football team's Korean coach Park Hang-seo.Industry insiders on Tuesday said...May to hold Brexit deal vote in mid-Jan.Prime Minister Theresa May said on Monday she would bring her Brexit deal back to Parliament for a mid-January vote, pledging to get assurances from...Meghan Markle's Neat Handwriting ExplainedIt turns out the Duchess of Sussex spent a lot of time perfecting her lettering.“It was because I went to an all-girls Catholic school for...Facebook takes down more Myanmar accounts over military linksFacebook Inc has removed hundreds of additional accounts, pages and groups in Myanmar from its social networks after discovering what it called “coordinated inauthentic behaviour”...Erdogan sees China as a partner for the future“We are facing an economic war. Do not worry, we will win it,” Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said during the presentation of his 100-day...Bangtan Boys Boost Korean Economy by W5.5 Trillion a YearBoy band Bangtan Boys, also known as BTS, are worth W5.56 trillion a year to Korea's economy (US$1=W1,130).The annual knock-on effects of their success are...Sports pictures of the week (19.12.2018)Sri Lankan batsman Angelo Mathews ducks a bouncer during Day 4 of the first Test match against New Zealand in Wellington, New Zealand, on Dec....UK Cabinet to consider 'no-deal' Brexit preparationsThe British Cabinet met on Tuesday to discuss ramping up preparations for Britain’s departure from the European Union without a deal, after Prime Minister Theresa...Carey Mulligan enjoys playing unlikeable charactersActor Carey Mulligan says "unlikable" characters attract her. The 33-year-old actor, who has received rave reviews for her performance in 'Wildlife' in which she plays...Rain aids Mathews and Mendis' epic rescue actThey had less than half a session to see out due to rain on day five, but Kusal Mendis and Angelo Mathews stayed firm as...China will 'never seek hegemony,' Xi says in reform speechChina will never pursue hegemony, President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday as global concerns persist over the country's growing economic influence.During a speech to mark...Alibaba uses AI to detect pregnant pigs seven times fasterChinese pig breeders have accumulated years of experience to determine if a sow is pregnant, based on careful observation of the animal's behavioural changes over...2 officers die after being struck by train: Chicago policeTwo Chicago police officers were fatally struck by a train on Monday as they investigated a report of gunshots on the city's far South Side.Eduardo...Google to spend USD 1 billion on new campus in New YorkAlphabet Inc’s Google is investing more than USD 1 billion on a new campus in New York, becoming the second major technology company after Amazon...
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Will Ofo ride out the winter or fall in the refund pothole?Call it a bike run. Thousands of customers of Ofo, an ailing bike-sharing company, lined up outside its Zhongguancun headquarter on Monday to ask for...Trump pulling all U.S. troops from SyriaU.S. President Donald Trump is pulling all 2,000 U.S. troops out of Syria, officials announced Wednesday as the president suddenly declared victory over the Islamic...LG and Samsung take heart as China flags more open car battery marketFor automotive battery makers LG Chem Ltd and Samsung SDI Co Ltd, the Chinese market has begun to offer promise after painful loss-making investments.The reason...Body of man tied to motorcycle found in Perak riverThe body of a man with his throat slit and one of his legs tied to a motorcycle was found in Sungai Kinta, in the...BA returning to PakistanIn a major vote of confidence from a Western airline a decade after suspending operations due to security fears, British Airways will resume service to...Survey Japan-U.S.The Yomiuri ShimbunEvaluations of the Japan-U.S. relationship have drastically deteriorated among pollees on the Japanese side, according to a recent survey jointly conducted by The...Ambrane launches 30000mAh PP30 power bankAmbrane has recently launched the PP30, a 30000mAh power bank that’s priced attractively in India at Rs 3,999. It features an attractive design, moderate size,...Japan 'mulling IWC withdrawal' to resume commercial whalingJapan is considering pulling out of the International Whaling Commission (IWC), officials told AFP on Thursday (Dec 20), as Tokyo reportedly gears up to resume...Hong Kong MTR Corp penalised for October disruption caused by signalling system failureHong Kong's MTR Corporation has been penalised HK$8 million (US$1 million) after signalling system failure on four major lines caused widespread travel disruption on Oct...China must raise deficit-to-GDP ratio to 3%: analystZhang Lianqi, managing partner at Ruihua Certified Public Accountants, believes it is necessary to raise the deficit-to-GDP ratio target to 3% in 2019, Securities Daily...Judge delays sentencing of Flynn, ‘disgusted’ by crimesA federal judge Tuesday abruptly postponed the sentencing of President U.S. Donald Trump’s first national security adviser, Michael Flynn, declaring himself disgusted and disdainful of...A third of shoppers have had their financial credentials compromisedThe time of unrestrained shopping has already begun, thanks to Black Friday in November. This is swiftly followed by Christmas and New Year gift giving,...India extends belated invite to Huawei for 5G trialsWhile doors are closing in some major markets for Chinese telecom giant Huawei’s 5G ambitions, one door with more potential scale for its services than...SoftBank mobile unit marks Japan's largest-ever IPO, but sinks more than 14 percentSoftBank Corp President and CEO Ken Miyauchi rings the bell during a ceremony for the company's listing at the Tokyo Stock Exchange on December 19,...Report: 53 journalists killed worldwide so far in 2018The number of journalists killed worldwide in retaliation for their work nearly doubled this year, according to an annual report by the Committee to Protect...Damson launches new line-up of CORSECA Bluetooth speakersDamson Technologies has recently launched three new portable Bluetooth speakers from CORSECA series named Cookie, Dazzle & MuDisc. Damson states that Users can now enjoy...Macaulay Culkin recreates 'Home Alone' scenes in new Google adIn a moment fans have waited on for almost 30 years, Macaulay Culkin has recreated some of Home Alone's most famous scenes.The 38-year-old actor returns...Sports pictures of the week (20.12.2018)Eden Hazard (L) and Emerson celebrate a Chelsea goal against A.F.C. Bournemouth during an EFL Cup quarterfinal match in London, England, on Dec. 19.Malaysia encouraging students to master a third languageMalaysia's Education Minister Maszlee Malik said on Tuesday (Dec 18) that his ministry was committed to seeing Malaysians master a third or even fourth language,...New discoveries in Xinjiang awe archaeologistsRecently, 47 heritage sites and more than 70 pieces of relics were found at the middle and lower reaches of the Keriya River in Northwest...Domestic phone users net ‘patriotic’ tourist discountsThe Wuyuan scenic spot in Jiangxi province is offering a 50% discount on entry tickets for visitors that are using domestic brands of mobile phones,...‘Big’ director Penny Marshall dies at age 75Penny Marshall, who indelibly starred in the top-rated sitcom “Laverne & Shirley” before becoming the trailblazing director of smash-hit big-screen comedies such as “Big” and...ViewSonic introduces myViewBoard, a digital whiteboard in the cloudViewSonic has introduced the ViewSonic myViewBoard solution. To address the limited content forms, layout, and interactive distance associated with traditional whiteboards, ViewSonic myViewBoard provides multiple...Multiple sclerosis: Could this be why myelin fails to regenerate?Recent stem cell research could lead to a new way of treating inflammatory diseases, such as multiple sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis (MS) causes loss of myelin, which...First private Israeli lunar mission set for FebruaryAn Israeli nonprofit on Monday said it has pushed back the launch of what it hopes will be the first private spacecraft to land on...Sonam Kapoor named PETA India's person of the yearActress Sonam Kapoor, a vegan, has been named People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India's Person of the Year for 2018. Sonam has been...T-Pain accused of plagiarizing new songAmerican rapper T-Pain is caught in a plagiarism row over his latest song, 'That's Yo Money', a recurring flute melody in which is uncannily similar...Amid global market volatility, Japan may end up being one of the best bets in 2019Japan faces fewer micro and macro economic issues compared to the U.S., Europe and China — and might end up being one of the best...Lawsuit against H-4 visa authorisation restarts as US court revives caseA US court has removed from abeyance a lawsuit challenging work authorisation to H-4 visa holders after the Trump administration delayed a formal notification over...Bale hat-trick against Kashima Antlers leads Real Madrid into Club World Cup finalEuropean champions Real will play host side Al Ain FC in Saturday's final in Abu Dhabi as they bid to win the title for the...Chinese rappers hit back at Lil Pump's racial slurs amid backlashChinese hip-hop artists have fired back at American rapper Lil Pump, releasing "diss tracks" in response to a song preview he posted on Instagram that...PBOC launches new tool to spur lending to private firmsBefore the Federal Reserve will deliver its decision on interest rates, the central bank announced the creation of a new monetary policy tool — targeted...Trump panel recommends guns in schools to keep US students safeA safety panel set up by US President Donald Trump in the wake of numerous school shootings recommended Tuesday that schools consider arming staff, using...Yelp, Consumer Watchdog lose Google intervention bidSearch company Yelp and lobby group Consumer Watchdog lost their joint bid to intervene in Google’s challenge of a 2.4 billion euro ($2.7 billion) EU...Xi vows more reforms in ChinaChinese President Xi Jinping called on Tuesday for the unswerving implementation of reforms on Beijing’s terms but offered no new specific measures in a closely...
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An online battle for 900 million hearts and minds - India braces for 2019 electionWhen India votes in a general election next year, it will be the world’s largest democratic exercise, and the biggest ever test of the role...US looks to speed up aid to North KoreaThe United States said on Wednesday (Dec 19) it will try to speed up private aid into North Korea, in a goodwill gesture as President...
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London drone attack lays bare airport vulnerabilitiesA mystery drone operator’s success in shutting down Britain’s second busiest airport for more than 36 hours has exposed the vulnerability of others across the...'Untrue': China denies report of secret military project in Pak trade corridorChina on Friday dismissed as untrue a US media report that alleged that it has hatched a secret plan to build fighter jets and other...DR Congo postpones presidential vote by 1 weekDemocratic Republic of Congo’s election board has postponed a long-anticipated presidential vote scheduled for Sunday by one week until Dec. 30 after a fire destroyed...Foxconn said to plan $9 billion chip project in ChinaTaiwan-based Foxconn Technology is reportedly set to launch a massive semiconductor manufacturing project in mainland China as Beijing’s push to lead high-tech industries has become...Huawei claims Germany, France and Japan using its 5G productsHuawei, the world’s largest telecommunications equipment maker has run into its share of roadblocks recently, thanks in no small part to a US-led campaign to...'Kill your foster parents': Amazon's Alexa talks murder, sex in AI experimentMillions of users of Amazon’s Echo speakers have grown accustomed to the soothing strains of Alexa, the human-sounding virtual assistant that can tell them the...Chinese Navy makes waves, spreads wings over Gulf, Indian OceanThe 31st task force of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy is heading for the Gulf of Aden, in the western Indian Ocean, to conduct...Kylie to headline legend slot at GlastonburyPop star Kylie Minogue will play at the legend slot at the Glastonbury Festival next summer -- 14 years after she was forced to pull...Liverpool seal Christmas top spot as Salah and Van Dijk sink WolvesCity can reduce that gap back to a point with a win over Crystal Palace at the Etihad on Saturday, but Juergen Klopp's side will...Putin issues warning on rising nuclear war threatRussian President Vladimir Putin issued a chilling warning Thursday about the rising threat of a nuclear war, putting the blame squarely on the United States,...Pakistan plans to relax visa policy in bid to revive tourismPakistan is planning to ease visa restrictions for visitors from 55 countries, including most European nations, in a bid to revive tourism that was devastated...US charges Chinese national for stealing energy company secretsThe US Justice Department said on Friday (Dec 21) a Chinese national had been arrested for stealing trade secrets from the US-based petroleum company he...Goldman Sachs CEO defends bank in 1MDB scandalThe head of Goldman Sachs defended the investment bank's handling of the scandal-plagued Malaysian fund 1MDB on Friday (Dec 21), saying much criticism of the...Felda riddled with debt when Pakatan Harapan took over: Azmin AliThe Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) was riddled with debt and its coffers were virtually empty when Pakatan Harapan (PH) took over the administration of...Pregnant former porn star Sola Aoi divides JapaneseJapan's netizens have flocked to the defence former adult movie actress Sola Aoi who announced her pregnancy on social media, prompting some to accuse her...Pentagon chief resigning after clashes with TrumpU.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis resigned Thursday (local time) after clashing with President Donald Trump over the abrupt withdrawal of U.S. troops from Syria and...
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Vienna shooting 'linked to Balkan mafia': policeA shooting which left one man dead and another seriously injured in central Vienna on Friday is thought to be linked to a Balkan mafia,...Two rich Chinese women lose a combined US$25 billionTwo of the richest women in Hong Kong and China saw their wealth drop more than HK$200 billion (US$25.7 billion) after a tough run on...China has become a dominant US$1.89 bn logistics marketChina has become a global logistics power and the world’s largest logistics market, racking up 12.1 trillion yuan (US$1.76 trillion) in logistics costs in 2017, ...China calls US arrogant and selfish after hacking indictmentChina called the US arrogant and selfish on Friday after two Chinese citizens were charged with stealing American trade secrets and other sensitive information on...Over 2 Million Workers Are Members of UnionsThe number of members of labor union exceeded 2 million for the first time ever in 2017, according to figures released by the Ministry of...Pompeo 'counting on' second Trump-Kim summitU.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says he is "counting on" a second summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un...Privacy and other matters with Facebook's video-call gadgetIt’s rare that a new gadget these days serves a true need. Rather, it creates a want.You certainly don’t need the Facebook Portal, whose primary...Renault-Nissan email reveals executives considered private Ghosn payment plan in 2010Carlos Ghosn, chairman of the alliance between Renault SA, Nissan Motor Co. and Mitsubishi Motors Corp., pauses during a Bloomberg Television interview at the Paris...Businesses Guard Against Sexual Harassment at Christmas PartiesBusinesses are taking drastic steps including gender segregation to avoid sexual harassment at Christmas parties as the Me Too movement holds Korea in thrall, with...Police arrest 13 amid Spanish Cabinet visitPolice dragged Catalan separatists off roads and arrested 13 during protests on Friday as the Spanish Cabinet met in the regional capital of Barcelona in...Firm wins passenger OK for self-driving cars in CaliforniaSelf-driving car startup Zoox Inc. has won permission to start offering rides to passengers in California.The Public Utilities Commission granted Zoox a permit Friday to...Is China getting too close to Israel?China is constructing seaports at two sites where the US 6th Fleet deploys, in Haifa next to Israel’s main naval base and Ashdod near Tel...Top finance execs are losing confidence in China's economy, survey showsPeople stand under heavy rain at the Bund in front of the financial district of Pudong, in downtown Shanghai.Mounting trade risks are dragging down the...U.S. plan to keep asylum seekers in Mexico results in confusionMexican and U.S. officials charged with carrying out a radical new change in U.S. immigration policy to process asylum seekers in Mexico say they have...Why do we love coffee when it is so bitter?New findings show that people may be genetically predisposed to love the taste of certain beverages. Furthermore, this biological discovery could have far-reaching health consequences.Evolution...U.S. withdrawal plan worries AfghansThe Taliban welcomed news of the U.S. plan to withdraw half its troops in Afghanistan by the summer, as Afghan generals warned it would be...Partial U.S. govt shutdown begins over border wallA partial federal shutdown took hold early Saturday after Democrats refused to meet U.S. President Donald Trump’s demands for $5 billion to start erecting his...Tsunami triggered by volcano kills at least 43 in IndonesiaA tsunami apparently caused by the eruption of an island volcano killed at least 43 people around Indonesia’s Sunda Strait, sending a wall of water...ByteDance to step into finance and e-commerce sectorsChinese Internet firm ByteDance, owner of Toutiao, a popular machine learning-enabled content platform, is quietly expanding its portfolio to e-commerce, finance and social media, The...U.N. approves Yemen truce team after U.S., British tussleThe United Nations Security Council on Friday unanimously approved the deployment of a U.N. advance team to monitor a ceasefire in Yemen’s Hodeidah region after...Messi, Dembele keep Barca three points clear in La LigaBarcelona held off Atletico Madrid to ensure they will be three points clear at the top of La liga going into the winter break after...Imran Khan to turn PM House into universityPakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday announced to establish a university at the PM’s House. He said the decision to convert Prime Minister’s House...PBOC decides to accelerate capital market reformChina is facing an opportunity to push forward capital market reform, as the market has largely shed risks and now boasts long-term investment value, said...U.S. envoy to anti-ISIL coalition quits over Trump's Syria moveBrett McGurk, the U.S. envoy to the global coalition fighting the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant group, has resigned in protest over President...Real clinch third straight Club World CupReal Madrid eased to a third straight Club World Cup title as Luka Modric and Sergio Ramos scored in a 4-1 final victory over home...
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Declining Birthrate Forces Child-Related Businesses to DiversifyCompanies catering to children, including makers of dairy products, are being forced to adapt their business models in the face of a declining birthrate and...Myanmar journalists to appeal seven-year sentenceTwo Reuters journalists jailed while reporting on the Rohingya crisis in Myanmar are set to appeal the decision on Monday (Dec 24), after spending more...Germany says link between hackers, China govt credibleGermany says it believes the links being drawn between the Chinese government and a group of hackers who allegedly stole trade and official secrets in...Canada to embark on campaign to win release of citizensCanada's top diplomat on Saturday called on allies for support in securing the release of Canadians detained in China, noting that the arrests are a...Lotte's Flagship Duty-Free Shop Reaches World-Beating SalesLotte's flagship duty-free shop in Sogong-dong, downtown Seoul is expected to achieve sales of more than W4 trillion this year, making it the most successful...Duke VP under fire for "racist and insensitive" posts about ChinaLarry Moneta, vice president for student affairs at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, United States, is under fire from students over some controversial social...Singapore Red Cross pledges S$50,000 in aid for Indonesia tsunami victimsThe Singapore Red Cross on Monday (Dec 24) said it would extend S$50,000 in humanitarian aid to support those affected by the tsunami in Indonesia. At...Amazon's American suit warn Indian teamIndian fans of 'The Marvelous Mrs Maisel' were in for a rude shock when the second season aired on Amazon Prime earlier this month. In...Moroccans hold antiterror vigil for slain Nordic hikersMoroccans gathered Saturday in front of the Norwegian and Danish embassies in Rabat in a candlelight vigil to honor two Scandinavian university students killed in...Kakao Opens 1st Overseas Character Store in JapanKorea's leading messaging app operator Kakao has opened its first overseas character store in Japan, in Tokyo's shopping district of Omotesando.Kakao said Sunday the Kakao...Malaysia says Indonesia has apologised for alleged kidnapping of five loggers at border areaThe Indonesian government has apologised after its military held five Malaysians hostage near the Sarawak-Kalimantan border for allegedly stealing wood, said Putrajaya.According to a report...Orlando firm creates scents for VR games, military trainingIn a tiny office in east Orange County, a company called Global Technology Integrators is creating thousands of smells meant to bring even more life...Respite in Paris as fewer protesters take to streetsFrance’s “yellow vest” protesters, who have brought chaos to Paris for weeks with their economic demands, turned out in sharply reduced numbers Saturday at the...China’s retail sales expected to record 9% growth in 2019It is estimated that retail sales, which indicate the appetite of Chinese consumers, will grow at about 9% in 2019, contributing 65% to GDP growth...Abbas to dissolve parliamentPalestinian President Mahmoud Abbas pledged on Saturday to implement a court ruling and dissolve the parliament controlled by his rival Hamas movement, triggering warnings of...Danielle reflects on Priyanka, Nick weddingKevin Jonas' wife Danielle opened up about Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas' wedding festivities, and it seems like she enjoyed every bit of it. From...Gold nanoparticles could destroy prostate cancerIn an ongoing clinical trial, researchers are using gold nanoparticles to target prostate cancer cells. So far, the results are promising, and side effects are...Sports pictures of the week (24.12.2018)Players of A.S. Roma Women and Fiorentina Women's F.C. face off during a game in Rome, Italy, on Dec. 23. School is forced to open on Christmas Day so hard-up kids can get a mealA state secondary is opening its doors to make sure hard-up kids do not miss out on Christmas dinner.Around 60 youngsters and a similar number...Banksy gifts Welsh steel town a white Christmas attractionBanksy fans are flocking to the Welsh town of Port Talbot to see a new mural by the elusive British street artist depicting a child...Morgan Stanley says it's 'outright bullish' on Asian marketsAsian markets have hit the bottom and will likely turn around in 2019 due to China's expansionary monetary policies to help spur economic growth, a...'Not a sign of weakness': Pak Army chief on Imran Khan's India offerPakistan Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa has backed Prime Minister Imran Khan's peace initiatives, saying the new government has extended a hand of peace...US charges 2 hackers with alleged Chinese intelligence tiesUS officials on Thursday said two alleged Chinese hackers carried out an extensive campaign on behalf of Beijing’s main intelligence agency to steal trade secrets...After criticism, Trump pushes out Mattis sooner than plannedIrritated with the criticism and fallout from Defense Secretary Jim Mattis’ resignation, President Donald Trump on Sunday pushed the Pentagon chief out the door two...Make more room for macroeconomic policy, says economistPolicymakers have limited room to move these days, and together with the slowdown in economic growth and increasing systemic risks, these are the greatest difficulties...222 killed in Indonesia tsunami set off by volcanic eruptionA tsunami following a volcanic eruption killed at least 222 people when it slammed without warning into popular beaches around Indonesia's Sunda Strait on Saturday...Coolpad launches Mega 5, Mega 5M and Mega 5C smartphonesCoolpad has recently announced three handsets in its Mega series — Mega 5, Mega 5M and Mega 5C in India. Extending their Mega series of...'Very possible' US shutdown could extend into New Year: OfficialWhite House budget director Mick Mulvaney on Sunday said the partial government shutdown gridlocking Washington could extend into the new year and the next Congress."It's...A silver lining for Chinese stocksChina’s Ministry of Commerce stated on its website today that the US and China “made new progress” at a vice-minister-level call. Chinese TV spoke of...‘Will show Modi govt how to treat minorities,’ says Pak PM Imran KhanPakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday said he will "show" the Narendra Modi government "how to treat minorities", amid controversy over Bollywood actor Naseeruddin...Kane and Son rip Everton apart as Spurs hit sixTottenham Hotspur showed the Premier League title race might not be just a two-horse affair with a hugely impressive 6-2 win at Everton on Sunday...Slack: Some accounts mistakenly deactivated during updateSlack says it mistakenly deactivated accounts for some of the users of its work-focused messaging service this week as it implemented a system update to...
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Tech talk: Who wants to be a millionaire?Do you dread checking your bank balance because you don’t want to come to terms with all the useless expenses you have made?Yeah, me too.Won’t...
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Most Chinese tycoons saw shrinking fortunes in 2018JD.com founder Richard Liu Qiangdong might have lost half his paper wealth in 2018, but he should be happy that he’ll be home for Christmas.The...'Drive' to release in first half of 2019The long-pending Sushant Singh Rajput and Jacqueline Fernandez-starrer 'Drive', has hit many roadblocks in the last year. However, we now hear the film has picked...Apple iOS 12.1.2 reportedly bricking iPhonesNot all iOS updates are stable and the latest to run into a problem is Apple's latest 12.1.2 update which is reportedly causing problems for...Malaysia slaughterhouse under probe for unhygienic practices after viral videoA slaughterhouse in Selangor was being investigated on Wednesday (Dec 26) after a video showing its workers' treatment of chickens was uploaded on social media...Korea Fines BMW $9.9 Million Over Faulty Engines, Delayed RecallsKorea said Monday it will fine BMW US$9.9 million and will file a criminal complaint against the German automaker for delaying a recall of cars...Russo Brothers reveal Thanos' plans for the futureDirector duo of Anthony and Joe Russo is always rather careful about not divulging too many details from their films but looks like they were...3 family members killed after car collides with express bus in PahangThree family members, including a child, died after the car they were in collided with an express bus in Malaysia's Pahang state on Tuesday night...BMW Drivers Suffer Another RecallOwners of BMWs in Korea will have to visit service centers again due to another recall over a faulty intake manifold.The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure...One woman on coping with blindness and arthritis: 'Joy is a choice'Although many assume that arthritis is synonymous with old age, Joy Ross, who is a speaker and has a YouTube channel with 88,000 followers, wants...Japan announces IWC withdrawal, will resume commercial whalingJapan is withdrawing from the International Whaling Commission and will resume commercial whaling next year, a government spokesman said Wednesday, in a move expected to...Xiaomi announces circular notch Mi PlayChinese tech giant Xiaomi announced a new handset for the Chinese market. Named as Mi Play, the new phone has a circular notch with a...Ronaldo-less Madrid a warning to life after Messi for Barcelona - CruyffReal Madrid's form after Cristiano Ronaldo's departure is a "warning" to Barcelona when it comes to Lionel Messi, according to former Blaugrana player Jordi Cruyff.Ronaldo,...Scandals brewing, Netanyahu calls early election for AprilIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday called early elections for April, setting the stage for a three-month campaign clouded by a series of corruption...China launches policies to boost economy and ease US tensionsTechnology theft has been at the heart of the trade war between the United States and China. While Beijing has denied these allegations from the...US court orders North Korea to pay $501 million over Otto Warmbier's deathA federal judge ordered North Korea to pay more than $500 million on Monday in a wrongful death suit filed by the parents of Otto...How do relationship breakups impact physical activity?Researchers found that changes in marital status affect levels of physical activity in men and women differently. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than...Crowd screams as Indonesian rock band swept away by tsunamiPartygoers screamed as tsunami waves smashed into a beachside concert in Indonesia, sending band members tumbling off a collapsing stage, dramatic video footage showed on...Land mines remain deadly threat in YemenThey lurk under shifting desert sands, amid the debris of urban roadsides and inside abandoned schools, some set to go off at the lightest touch.Land...40 Dinner Ideas That Don’t Need a RecipeIf you’re anything like me, your Pinterest board is likely filled with delicious-looking recipes that you’ll never make. Because let’s be real: When it comes...US trade war raises the specter of new Cold WarThe year of the Golden Pig is around the corner, but no Eldorado is in sight for Xi Jinping’s China. According to Chinese astrology, the...Strong link found between back pain and mortalityA prospective analysis of back pain and rates of disability may help explain the association between back pain and mortality.Back pain is very common, affecting...Nearly 40 hurt in new DR Congo plane accidentThirty eight people, mostly Congolese soldiers, were hurt on Monday when an Antonov transport plane missed its landing at Beni in eastern DR Congo, military...Huawei faces new setbacks in Europe’s telecom marketThe US dispute with China over a ban on tech giant Huawei is spilling over to Europe, the company’s biggest foreign market, where some countries...'US's goal to bring Iran’s system to its knees and will fail': Rouhani on sanctionsIran president Hassan Rouhani presented an annual state budget of 4,700 trillion rials (USD 47 bln at the free market rate) to parliament on Tuesday,...China sees cyber espionage as a 'necessary' part of its national strategy, expert saysBeijing sees cyber espionage as necessary for China's national progress and will not be ending the practice on current terms, an expert said on Friday...'Middle of the ocean': Delta flight from Beijing makes emergency landing on remote Alaskan islandA Delta Air Lines flight from Beijing on Monday (Dec 24) made an emergency landing on a remote Alaskan island after a potential engine issue.There...Did 2018 usher in a creeping tech dystopia?We may remember 2018 as the year when technology’s dystopian potential became clear, from Facebook’s role enabling the harvesting of our personal data for election...5 dead, 21 hurt in China as hijacked bus ploughs into pedestriansNews reports say an attacker with a knife who tried to hijack a bus in southeastern China killed five people and wounded 21.The Beijing News...China’s central bank rules out ‘flood-like’ wave of stimulusThese are tough times for China’s slowing economy. Battered by sluggish growth and uncertainty surrounding trade talks with the United States next month, Beijing has...Donald Trump says he’s alone at White House waiting for Democrats dealUnited States president Donald Trump was meeting with his Homeland Security secretary and other officials on Monday to discuss border security issues as a partial...
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Tesla cuts Model 3 prices in ChinaTesla Inc has slashed prices on its Model 3 electric car in China. According to the California-based electric carmaker’s Chinese website, prices of certain Model...Japan to resume commercial whaling after withdrawal from the International Whaling CommissionJapan is withdrawing from the International Whaling Commission (IWC) and will resume commercial whaling next year, a government spokesman said Wednesday (Dec 26), in a...