Meta Removes Facebook and Instagram Accounts of Iran’s Supreme Leader
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has taken action to remove the social media accounts belonging to Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The decision to disable Khamenei's
Apple Announces Record $110 Billion Share Buyback Amidst Declining iPhone Sales
Apple has revealed its first-quarter revenue of $90.8 billion, marking a 4% decrease year-over-year, signalling challenges in growth, particularly in the Chinese market, amidst an uncertain economic landscape. In response
Cathay Pacific’s A350 Engine Defect Poses Risk of Extensive Damage, Say Hong Kong Investigators
Hong Kong aviation investigators have revealed that an engine defect discovered on Cathay Pacific's Airbus A350 fleet earlier this month could have led to "extensive damage" if left unaddressed. The
Family’s Nissan SUV Erupts in Flames and Explodes in Driveway
On the morning of May 14, Vicki Hill was abruptly awakened by a series of explosions outside her Bethesda, Maryland home. The source of the noise was the airbags deploying
Managing Organizational Culture
Organizational culture is the surface on which an organization's structure lives, grows, and all corporate decisions are based. Without culture in an organization, it is like a house having no
Disney Extends CEO Bob Iger’s Contract Through 2026
The board of The Walt Disney Company has unanimously voted to extend CEO Bob Iger's contract by two years, until the end of 2026. When Iger returned to the CEO
Credit Suisse Thrown $54 Billion Lifeline in Rush to Ward Off Global Bank Crisis
Credit Suisse (CSGN.S) said on Thursday it would borrow up to $54 billion from Switzerland's central bank to shore up liquidity and investor confidence, after a slump in its shares
Chipmaker Broadcom to buy software group VMware for $61 Billion
It's official! In what could go down as one of the biggest deals in the history of tech business acquisitions, American chipmaker, Broadcom has concluded plans to acquire VMware in
Value of Small Parcels from China to UK Surges to £3bn Amid Retailer Concerns
The value of small parcels shipped from China to the UK more than doubled in the past year, sparking concerns among British retailers about unfair competition and lost tax revenues.
Mark Cuban Defends Bitcoin, Says Anyone Investing in Gold is ‘Dumb’
Shark Tank star and the owner of the NBA team Dallas Mavericks, Mark Cuban, says bitcoin is a good investment. The billionaire wants the price of the cryptocurrency to fall
Warner Bros. Discovery Faces Severe Stock Drop Amid Rapid Decline in Television Business
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is facing increasing financial pressure as its stock took a sharp 10% hit, plummeting to a new low of $6.90 following a dismal second-quarter earnings report.
Mondelez Faces €337.5 Million Fine for Rigging European Markets
Mondelez, the renowned maker of Oreo cookies and Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate, has been slapped with a hefty fine of €337.5 million ($366 million) by the European Union for engaging
Aflac Confirms Cyberattack Amid Wave of Hacks Targeting U.S. Insurance Industry
Aflac, one of the largest supplemental health insurance providers in the United States, has confirmed it was the target of a recent cyberattack that potentially exposed sensitive customer data, including
Microsoft’s Xbox Handheld Console Expected to Launch in 2026
Recent revelations suggest that Microsoft is gearing up to enter the handheld gaming market with the launch of its Xbox handheld console, slated for release in 2026. Initial plans for
Czech Billionaire Eyes Acquisition of Royal Mail Amid Concerns
The historic Royal Mail, dating back to the Tudor era, is on the verge of being acquired by Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský, raising concerns about the future of thousands of
“Pay-as-you-Feel” Barber Wins Top UK Hairdressing Award
Donal O'Leary, a barber who offers "pay-as-you-feel" haircuts, has been named the UK's Best Barber at the 2024 UK Hair and Beauty Awards. O'Leary, who works at the Apothecary 87
Huawei Challenges Tesla with the Launch of Luxeed S7 Electric Sedan
Chinese tech giant Huawei has entered the electric vehicle (EV) market to rival Tesla with the introduction of its first sedan, the Luxeed S7. The company, known for its technological
Jack Ma Loses More Than Half of His Wealth After Criticizing Chinese Regulators
Jack Ma, once Asia's richest person, has seen his fortune decrease significantly over the past three years, with his net worth estimated to be less than half of its peak
Nokia N97 Revived as a Retro-Inspired Gaming Handheld
The iconic Nokia N97, a cult favourite from 2009, is making a comeback - this time, as a gaming handheld. Tech company Sugar Cubes has unveiled the N97 Elite, a
Swatch Pulls Controversial Ad After Backlash in China
Swiss watchmaker Swatch has apologised and withdrawn an advertising campaign after sparking outrage in China over imagery deemed offensive. The ad, which showed a male model stretching the corners of
