From ‘Barbie’ to Formula 1, Tag Heuer is making its mark on the luxury watch market
Luxury watch maker Tag Heuer, which is owned by LVMH, is riding a wave of…
Month: July 2023
How does a country join NATO?
World’s most powerful military alliance has 31 members. Sweden is poised to make it 32,…
G7 countries sign declaration outlining long-term security guarantees for Ukraine
Moscow sharply criticized the G7’s security pledges to Ukraine.
Inflation rose just 0.2% in June, less than expected as consumers get a break from price increases
The consumer price index was expected to increase 0.3% in June and 3.1% from a…
Saving Brazil’s Democracy
We investigate the forces threatening Brazil’s democratic institutions and the Lula government’s agenda.
Google quietly ditched plans for an A.I.-powered chatbot app for Gen Z
Called “Bubble Characters,” the mobile app engaged in conversations with young users and even offered…
Iran at odds with allied Russia after Moscow backs UAE in island dispute
Russia and the GCC urged a diplomatic or internationally arbitered solution to an Iran-UAE territorial…
Europe and the U.S. finally agree a landmark data-sharing pact — and it’s already under threat
The EU and U.S. this week agreed a new Data Privacy Framework, which will allow…
Europe and the U.S. finally agree a landmark data-sharing pact — and it’s already under threat
The EU and U.S. this week agreed a new Data Privacy Framework, which will allow…
China promises ‘robust response’ to any NATO expansion in Asia
Beijing rejects NATO concern over its ‘stated ambitions’, criticises presence of four Asian countries at…
Full text: NATO Vilnius summit communique
NATO leaders are meeting in the Lithuanian capital against the backdrop of Russia’s continuing invasion…
K-pop stock falls 7% amid questions over Blackpink member’s contract renewal
K-pop group Blackpink may no longer be in your area as doubts rise over contract…
Ukraine F-16 fighter pilot training to start soon in Romania
Ukraine defence minister says he hopes training lasts no longer than 6 months so planes…
Belarus artist who put manure at Lukashenko’s office dies in jail
Artist and political activist Ales Pushkin, 57, has died in a prison in what his…
Vietnam’s digitalization efforts fuel startup scene
Vietnam’s national strategy on digital transformation aims to increase the digital economy’s share of gross…
More tech workers in India are moonlighting — despite their bosses’ disapproval
There’s been a 25% to 30% increase in moonlighting activities over the past three years…
US Justice Dept switches course on Trump immunity in Carroll case
The department previously said Trump enjoyed immunity for comments that writer E Jean Carroll called…
Google quietly ditched plans for an AI-powered chatbot app for Gen Z
Called “Bubble Characters,” the mobile app engaged in conversations with young users and even offered…
Follower of US cult leader Charles Manson released from prison
Leslie Van Houten, 73, was serving a sentence for fatally stabbing a store owner and…
