MONDAY, AUGUST 26 COPENHAGEN: Danish government presents comprehensive Africa strategy NUKU’ALOFA: The Pacific Islands Forum kicks off, with UN Secretary General António Guterres expected to attend (until Friday) MUNICH: Publication of the ifo German B…
Protests continue in Indonesia after MPs scrap election law bill
Anger at outgoing President Joko Widodo and his supporters simmered in Indonesia on Friday, even after lawmakers cancelled a draft election bill that could have strengthened the president’s influence after he leaves office in October. Lawmakers announc…
Ted Baker seller in the red as jobs cut and stores closed amid focus switch to Suit Direct
By Jon Robinson A group which sells Ted Baker clothes across the UK slumped into the red as it significantly restructured itself to focus on its Suit Direct brand. As part of the move, Baird Group disposed of its license to sell Ben Sherman clothes, cl…
Protests continue in Indonesia after MPs scrap election law bill
Anger at outgoing President Joko Widodo and his supporters simmered in Indonesia on Friday, even after lawmakers cancelled a draft election bill that could have strengthened the president’s influence after he leaves office in October. Lawmakers announc…
Cruise, Uber enter partnership for customers to access AV rides
General Motors’s self-driving unit Cruise and Uber have entered a multiyear deal for US customers to book autonomous Cruise robotaxis through the Uber platform, the companies said Thursday. Cruise and Uber expect to launch the service in 2025 with Chev…
INE Security Launches Initiatives to Invest in the Education of Aspiring Cybersecurity Professionals
INE Security, a global cybersecurity training and certification provider, recently launched initiatives with several higher education institutions in an ongoing campaign to invest in the education of aspiring cybersecurity professionals. “There is a cr…
Chinese firm impounds another Nigerian jet in Canada amidst dispute
A Chinese company, Zhongshang Fucheng Industrial Investment Ltd, has seized another Nigerian jet, a Bombardier 6000, in Canada. Zhongshang Fucheng Industrial Investment Ltd has seized Nigerian assets in Canada and France.The assets seized include three…
Scientists Stunned to Find Huge Reservoirs of Water Under Mars’ Surface
NASA’s InSight Lander findings have shown evidence of water deep beneath Mars’ surface. As per scientists’ discoveries, the water source is likely trapped in small cracks and pores in the Martian crust. This water could cover Mars to a depth of about 1…
Russian attitudes toward Putin worsen due to Ukrainian army’s operation in Kursk region
Since the Ukrainian Armed Forces launched an operation in the Kursk region two weeks ago, public sentiment toward President Vladimir Putin among Russians has deteriorated. This is according to an analysis of social media and other online posts, reports…
Russian attitudes toward Putin worsen due to Ukrainian army’s operation in Kursk region
Since the Ukrainian Armed Forces launched an operation in the Kursk region two weeks ago, public sentiment toward President Vladimir Putin among Russians has deteriorated. This is according to an analysis of social media and other online posts, reports…