Japan's tech conglomerate pours in funds into WeWork
TOKYO, Japan - WeWork has announced that it has managed to secure additional funds from the Masayoshi Son-led Japanese technology ...
Facebook and Instagram using AI to spot drug dealers
CALIFORNIA, U.S. - In a bid to join in America's war against the addition crisis, the world's largest social networking ...
UK crisis over Brexit hits sterling
LONDON, UK - The British pound has tumbled on foreign exchange markets after a number of ministers resigned from Prime ...
Spotify launches in the Middle East and North Africa
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - In a bid to cater to millions of potential consumers in the region, the music ...
Asian markets get lift from talk of U.S. and China contacts
SYDNEY, Australia – Stocks in Asia bounced back on Thursday after a glimmer of hope on the U.S.-China trade situation, ...
Putin see serious consequences to protectionism
ST PETERSBURG, Russia – A devastating financial crisis is looming, according to Russian President Vladimir Putin who has warned the ...
Uber loss in 3rd quarter 38% worse than 2nd quarter
SAN FRANCISCO, California - Uber has lost almost $1 billion in the third quarter. The loss for the privately-held company ...
Continued weakness in Apple shares drive U.S. markets lower
NEW YORK, New York – Stocks in the U.S. continued weaker on Wednesday with financials taking the brunt of the ...
Reports: Jeans pioneer could be going public
SAN FRANCISCO, California - Levi Strauss & Co, which pioneered the making of jeans, may be going public for a ...
Stocks in Asia soggy on Wednesday
SYDNEY, Australia – Continued pressure on oil prices kept stocks in check across Asia on Wednesday. Oil slid 7% on ...
U.S. stocks little changed despite oil price dive
NEW YORK, New York – U.S. stocks were directionless on Tuesday with little news for investors to weigh up. General ...
In deal worth $8 billion, SAP agrees to buy Qualtrics
BERLIN, Germany - As part of its strategy to expand into Customer Relationship Management (CRM), the German business software company ...
India has witnessed over 4.36 lakh cyberattacks this year
BENGALURU, India - A report on the state of cybersecurity at Indian companies has revealed that the country has witnessed ...
Alibaba's Singles Day sales record defies market uncertainty
SHENZHEN, China - What started as a non-festive celebration to mock Valentine’s Day in China has become the world’s biggest 24-hour ...
UK cabinet approval of Brexit deal a 'decisive' step
BRUSSELS, Belgium - The European Union's chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier sounded optimistic on Thursday, although recognising that challenges still ...
Bausch Health extension to boost jobs from current 1,350
WATERFORD, Ireland - Bausch Health Companies Inc. has announced it will invest to expand contact lens manufacturing capacity at its ...
Best for Qualtrics and SAP yet to come, says SAP CEO
WALLDORF, Germany, PROVO, Utah, SEATTLE, Washington – The purchase of Qualtrics International, which was founded by two brothers, Ryan and ...
Amnesty India calls for end to ED's 'smear campaign'
New Delhi [India], Nov 16 (ANI): Amnesty India has alleged that a deliberate attempt has been made by the government ...
Apple's outlook dims as suppliers worldwide sound the alarm
The bad news keeps piling up for Apple ahead of the crucial holiday season. AMS, an Austria-based maker of light ...
Inspiration behind iconic Mickey Mouse found in Japan
Washington DC, [USA] Nov 15 (ANI): A precursor to Disney's iconic Mickey Mouse has been found in Japan. A 1928 ...
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White House gripped with rumors of Trump’s Cabinet shakeup
WASHINGTON, U.S. - In the aftermath of the embarrassment from the Midterm elections earlier this month, the White House has ...
Saudi seeks death penalty for five Khashoggi murder suspects
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia - A day after Turkey said that suspects in the murder of Saudi Arabian journalist Jamal Khashoggi ...
Afghanistan policemen killed in overnight Taliban attack
KABUL, Afghanistan - Amid an ongoing and intensified battle against Taliban, officials in Afghanistan have now reported another attack by ...
Human Rights Watch urges Bangladesh to stop repatriation
NEW YORK, New York – The Bangladesh government should follow the recommendations of senior UN refugee and human rights officials ...
Chinese-owned cars, properties seized by Oz federal police
SYDNEY, Australia - The Australian Federal Police, at the request of the Chinese government, have seized a large quantity of ...
Liberman quits cabinets, party leaves government
JERUSALEM – Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman resigned on Wednesday. The resignation, which was largely expected, followed the ceasefire agreed ...
Abbott Ireland announces expansion plans, new jobs
DONEGAL, Ireland - Announcing plans to expand its workforce in Donegal, the U.S. healthcare giant Abbott unveiled plans to create 500 new jobs in the country.Abbott Ireland currently hires c ...
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