UK to Spend Over £55 Million to Improve Facial Recognition Systems to Stop Shoplifting
The UK government is investing £55.5 million ($70 million) to improve facial recognition technology as part of a crackdown on shoplifting.
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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.
Tesla Offers Unofficial Discounts to European Leasing Companies Amid Price Cut Fallout
Tesla is making efforts to address concerns raised by European leasing companies due to multiple retail price cuts and delays in service...
Update: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi Confirmed Dead After Heavy Landing During Helicopter Crash With Other Officials
President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister have lost their lives in a devastating helicopter crash...
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, repl...
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 o...
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US Approves Ukraine's Emergency Request to Buy $138 Million Worth of Hawk Missile Parts, Repair Services
The US has approved Ukraine's emergency request to purchase spare parts and repair services for its HAWK missile systems.
China's Credit Rating Outlook Downgraded to 'Negative' by Fitch Ratings, Citing Risk From Debt Growth
Fitch Ratings has downgraded the outlook on China's sovereign credit rating from stable to negative.
Russia's Oil-Gas Giant Zarubezhneft Seeks to Invest in Vietnam's Offshore Wind Power
Russian oil-gas giant Zarubezhneft expressed its interest in expanding its presence in Vietnam by venturing into offshore wind power projects.
Indian Businessman Jumps to His Death From the 19th Floor of a Star Hotel in Bengaluru
A 27-year-old Indian businessman died after jumping off from the 19th floor of a star hotel in India in an apparent suicide.
Donald Trump Meets With UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron, Who Is Pressing GOP-Controlled House to Unlock Money for Ukraine
Donald Trump met on Monday with British Foreign Secretary David Cameron for dinner at the former president's Florida residence, where they talked about the Ukraine war and NATO spending.
Russia, China Agree to Boost Economic and Security Ties to Counter US Dominance in Europe and Asia
Russia and China have announced plans to deepen their security cooperation in Asia and Europe to counter the US' attempts to exert dominance on these regions.
Hong Kong Discovers Over $10 Million Worth of Gold on Board a Cargo Plane Headed for Japan in Largest Smuggling Bust
Hong Kong officials confiscated an estimated $10.7 million worth of gold disguised as machine parts being shipped to Japan.
South Korea to Invest Nearly $7 Billion in AI to Maintain Semiconductor Chips Dominance
South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol said the government will invest 9.4 trillion won ($6.94 billion) in artificial intelligence (AI) by 2027 in a bid to maintain its global dominance in semiconducto
Turkey Implements Export Restrictions on Israel Amidst Backlash on Gaza Conflict
Turkey announced that it has decided to suspend the export of certain products to Israel in light of the current invasion of Gaza.
