TSMC second-quarter profit beats expectations as AI chip boom continues
TSMC on Thursday beat revenue and profit expectations in the second quarter, as demand for…
Month: July 2024
SPECIAL REPORT: In Northwest Nigeria, insecurity is fueling medical deserts
[[{“value”:”Terrorism in the Nigerian north-west is worsening access to primary healthcare, maternal and child health,…
Hamilton’s prediction as resurgent Mercedes eye F1 hat-trick
Lewis Hamilton is hopeful Mercedes’ next raft of car upgrades – the latest of which…
China halts nuclear arms talks with US over Taiwan support
Beijing said US weapons sales to Taiwan has ‘compromised atmosphere’ for continued talks on nuclear…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 874
As the war enters its 874th day, these are the main developments.
What would a second Trump presidency mean for China? Goldman Sachs weighs in
If Donald Trump wins the U.S. election, his plans for 60% tariffs on Chinese goods…
A new Raffles hotel opened in India’s ‘Pink City.’ Here’s what it looks like inside
Raffles Jaipur is a 50-room luxury hotel in the heart of Rajasthan’s capital city.
Why did Republican Donald Trump choose JD Vance as his vice president?
Experts say Vance will likely not persuade swing-state voters, but he will energise Trump’s far-right…
Biden tests positive for COVID, cancels Las Vegas campaign event
White House says the US president has ‘mild symptoms’ and will self-isolate at his home…
CNBC Daily Open: Rising geopolitical risk
The Nasdaq Composite plunged nearly 3% as semiconductors came under pressure amid reports of tougher…
Van Gerwen sets up Gilding showdown at World Matchplay
Michael van Gerwen set up a mouth-watering quarter-final showdown against Andrew Gilding at the World…
Asia-Pacific markets set to mostly fall after Nasdaq records its worst day since 2022
Japan’s trade deficit is predicted to narrow in June from 1.2 trillion yen, or $7.7…
Paris 2024: Super Falcons head to Olympics after losing final test match
[[{“value”:”The Coach Randy Waldrum tutored team fell 1-0 to Canada on Wednesday in a closed-door…
Nigerian govt to impose windfall tax on banks
[[{“value”:”The tax will help “fund capital infrastructural development, education and healthcare access as well as…
House Democrats circulate letter urging DNC not to rush Biden nomination
President Biden has faced mounting pressure to drop out of the race after his debate…
Hong Kong journalist group head says fired by WSJ in press freedom row
Hong Kong journalists work in a narrowing space after drastic political changes were introduced in…
Biden tests positive for Covid, cancels speech in Las Vegas
Biden, who was delivering speeches in Las Vegas, “is experiencing mild symptoms,” White House press…
Alleged $180,000 marriage scam against me baseless – Ooni of Ife
[[{“value”:”“The so-called Ms Fagbule was and is never known to the Ooni of Ife for…
Dangote Refinery insists IOCs are frustrating its crude supply
[[{“value”:”Mr Edwin, had last month accused IOCs in Nigeria of doing everything to frustrate the…
Court refuses to halt Yahaya Bello’s trial, refers defence lawyers for disciplinary procedure
[[{“value”:”Governor Bello’s defence lawyers allegedly violated the legal practitioners’ rules of professional conduct regarding their…
