China’s Economy Skids as Lockdowns Hit Factories, Retailers
China's retail and factory activity fell sharply in April as wide COVID-19 lockdowns confined workers and consumers to their homes and severely disrupted supply chains, casting a long shadow over
Japan Stocks Experience Sharpest Drop Since Pandemic Amid Global Market Concerns
Japanese stocks faced a significant downturn on Friday, with the Nikkei 225 plunging 5.8%, marking the index's largest single-day drop since March 2020. The decline, driven by concerns over the
Meta Hit With Record €1.2 Billion Fine Over EU Data Rules
Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has been hit with a record €1.2bn fine by the Irish Data Protection Commission for breaching the European Union's privacy regulations. The company was found
Telegram Partners with Elon Musk’s xAI in $300 Million Grok Deal
Messaging platform Telegram is set to integrate Grok, the AI chatbot developed by Elon Musk’s xAI, into its app as part of a major new partnership aimed at expanding AI
Kenya Fines Loan App Over Debt Shaming
The Kenyan authorities have penalised an online lender $3,700 (£3,400) over allegations of intruding and sharing customers’ personal data. It followed complaints lodged against it by users over personal data
Marvel Heroes Return in Explosive Fortnite “Absolute Doom” Season Trailer
Epic Games has unveiled the trailer for Fortnite's upcoming Chapter 5, Season 4, titled "Absolute Doom," set to launch on August 16. The new season promises the return of beloved