The IMF is urging the US to maintain its open trade system instead of imposing new punitive duties on goods from China.
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Ryanair Reports 34% Increase in Net Profit
Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair said that their net profit rose to $2.09 billion or 34%, making it its best-ever financial performance.
UK to Put Up Office in San Francisco to Address AI Risks
The UK is intensifying its efforts to assess and address AI risks by opening a new office in San Francisco.
China Sanctions Boeing, Two US Defense Contractors for Taiwan Arm Sales
Amidst Taiwan's presidential inauguration, the Chinese government made a significant move by imposing sanctions on Boeing and two other defense companies.
William Lai Sworn In as Taiwan's New President
William Lai Ching-te has been sworn in as Taiwan’s new president, replacing Tsai Ing-wen after her eight-year tenure.
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Japan's SoftBank Corp. is banking on AI to tone down the voices of irate customers to help call center workers deal with such clients.
Slovak journalists are concerned that the assassination attempt on Prime Minister Robert Fico would result in a renewed push for a proposal replacing the country’s public broadcaster RTVS.
The US has announced it blocked imports from 26 Chinese cotton traders or warehouse facilities tied to Uyghur forced labor.
The European Union is investigating Facebook and Instagram under concerns of insufficient child protection measures, with Meta facing scrutiny regarding compliance with digital regulations, particularly focusing on age verification tools and privacy safeguards for minors.
An engine of Garuda Indonesia Flight 1105, a Boeing 747-400 carrying Muslim pilgrims to Mecca, caught fire during takeoff in Makassar airport, forcing the pilot to return to the runway in an emergency landing.
The Justice Department reveals arrests in a complex North Korean identity theft operation, with thousands of IT workers using stolen American identities to secure lucrative jobs abroad, resulting in significant revenue and impacting numerous US companies.
Amgen's treatment for patients with the most deadly form of lung cancer has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration on Thursday.
The Biden administration has made a significant move towards reclassifying marijuana as a drug with lower risks, according to White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre.
Hong Kong's reign as Asia's foremost financial powerhouse has been dethroned, once revered for its economic prowess, the city now finds itself surpassed by rival nations, marking a significant shift in the region's financial landscape.
