Saudi Arabia’s PIF to take 40% share in Selfridges stores
SAUDI Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is set to become a minority partner in department store chain Selfridges after buying out the position of the now-insolvent Signa Group. The PIF…
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Google Cloud, research units collaborate to speed AI development
GOOGLE said it has seen faster progress in artificial intelligence (AI) as a result of closer collaboration between its cloud computing unit and its AI research lab. Google Cloud struck…
FTX clear to repay customers as firms seek slice of US$1 billion
CRYPTOCURRENCY firm FTX won court approval to fully repay customers whose digital assets were locked on the platform when it imploded nearly two years ago, an unusual result that could net…
Israeli military warns of operations on southern Lebanon’s coast
Israel’s military on Monday said it would soon launch operations on Lebanon’s southern coast, which would mark a further escalation of its fight against Hezbollah. “Urgent warning to…
Scientists Cracked Open a 2-Billion-Year-Old Stone and Discovered Something Entirely Unexpected
Microbes Rock A very old rock — or rather, what's inside of it —might force scientists to rewrite what we know about the evolution of life on Earth. As detailed in a new study published in…
Netanyahu remains confident of victory on anniversary of massacre
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reaffirmed his country's determination to fight in a video message during the official commemoration of the October 7 massacre's anniversary on…
Singtel must show results from NCS, Optus divisions to drive further share price growth: analysts
They are also looking for potential expansion that emanates from big ticket deals, such as the data centre agreements announced earlier this year TELCO giant Singtel’s share price has…
Singtel must show results from NCS, Optus divisions to help fuel share price uptrend
Analysts are also looking for potential expansion from big ticket deals, such as the data centre agreements announced earlier this year TELCO giant Singtel’s share price has risen…
More than 230 migrants reached the Greek island of Crete from North Africa over the weekend
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — More than 230 migrants crossing the Mediterranean in small boats from North Africa reached Greece's southern island of Crete over the weekend, Greek authorities said…
Malaysia deports domestic worker who criticized Cambodian government
[Source] Malaysia deported Cambodian domestic worker Nuon Toeun after she posted comments on social media criticizing Cambodia’s leadership. Her deportation, requested by the Cambodian…
Kenya’s deputy president defends himself before impeachment
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenya’s deputy president, facing an impeachment motion in which he's accused of supporting anti-government protests in June and of being involved in corruption and…
India reduces arbitration time for foreign investors in UAE agreement
Piyush Goyal, Union Minister for commerce and industry 3 min read Last Updated : Oct 08 2024 | 12:08 AM IST India has reduced the time period for foreign investors to seek international…
Result preview: India Inc earnings, revenue growth in Q2 may stay muted
4 min read Last Updated : Oct 08 2024 | 12:02 AM IST Brokerages expect slower growth in industry’s volumes and revenue in July-September 2024 (Q2FY25). But they anticipate a pickup in…
MPs unhappy with BSNL service; telco promises improvement in 6 months
The service received on their mobile phones with BSNL SIMs is often unsatisfactory, they said. | Photo: Wikimedia Commons 2 min read Last Updated : Oct 07 2024 | 11:59 PM IST A…
3 startups look to raise $400 mn as US biotech IPOs gain traction
While the IPO market has recovered from the lows of last year, investors continue to support companies with an established business model. | Photo: Shutterstock 2 min read Last Updated :…
Maggi revival architect Narayanan to bow out after 26 yrs with Nestle group
Suresh Narayanan’s leadership saw Nestlé India diversifying into categories like cereals and pet care 2 min read Last Updated : Oct 07 2024 | 11:49 PM IST Suresh Narayanan, chairman and…
Pakistan rules out bilateral talks with India during Jaishankar's visit
Jaishankar's visit to Pakistan assumes significance as it is seen as a major decision on New Delhi's part. | Photo: Shutterstock 3 min read Last Updated : Oct 07 2024 | 11:42 PM IST…
MEA names Sanjeev Singla, Ajit Gupte as ambassadors to France, Germany
Ministry of External Affairs, Pic: Wikimedia Commons 2 min read Last Updated : Oct 07 2024 | 11:42 PM IST Ajit Vinayak Gupte has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the…
DGCA issues advisory to airlines on rudder system risk in Boeing 737 planes
DGCA also said the interim measures aim to enhance safety and ensure that flight crews are well-prepared to handle potential rudder control issues effectively. (Photo: Reuters) 3 min read…
In a year of war, Gaza's survivors 'escape death, but flee to hell'
Ahmed Mduch thought he would only be leaving his home for a couple of hours when he was ordered by the Israeli military to evacuate, three days into the war in Gaza. Israeli forces were…
Mumbai's 1st underground Metro corridor opens, registers ridership of 8,532
Mumbai: People ride a metro on the Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) to Aarey underground section of Mumbai Metro Line 3 after it was opened for public, in Mumbai, Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. (Photo:…
UK signs new poultry export deal with South Africa as bird flu ban ends
The UK has announced that an avian-influenza-linked trade embargo with South Africa has been lifted. It means UK producers will be able to ship poultry to South Africa for the first time…
Vigil at Brandenburg Gate as Germany marks October 7 attack on Israel
Memorials and vigils are being held across Germany on Monday as the world marked the first anniversary of the unprecedented terrorist attacks on Israel by the Palestinian militant group…
Former Amazon India executive nominated to lead Nestle's India operations
3 min read Last Updated : Oct 07 2024 | 8:47 PM IST Nestle India said in a stock exchange filing that it has received the nomination to appoint Manish Tiwary as the managing director from…