Iran’s Currency Hits Record Low Against the Dollar Amid Rising Tensions
Iran’s rial recently crashed to an all-time low against the U.S. dollar, trading at over 1 million rials per dollar. This dramatic decline has alarmed Iranians and much of the…
Nintendo Looks into Consequences of US Tariffs
Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser stated that the company did not account for potential U.S. tariffs when setting the price for its upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 console, Wired reported.…
Lego Opens Emission-Free Toy Factory in Vietnam
Lego has taken a significant step in its commitment to environmental sustainability by opening a $1 billion factory in Vietnam. Located in the industrial area of Binh Duong, near Ho…
Trade Groups Warn Tariffs Will Drive Up Prices on Sneakers, Jeans, and Most American Apparel
President Donald Trump’s upcoming tariffs on Chinese imports could significantly increase the cost of clothing and footwear for American families, especially as children head back to school in new sneakers,…
ChatGPT Sees Explosive Growth in India, But Monetization Struggles Behind
For years, U.S.-based tech companies have looked to India’s vast internet user base as a key growth avenue. OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, is no exception. Although the company claims…
Trump’s 104% Tariff Increase on China to Take Effect on Wednesday
President Donald Trump has announced a significant escalation in the trade war with China, revealing that tariffs on all Chinese imports will rise to a staggering 104% starting Wednesday. The…
US and China Intensify Tariff Conflict with No End in Sight
American companies looking to tap into the massive Chinese market are facing a significant setback. A 34% tariff on US goods entering China will likely eliminate many from consideration entirely.…
China to Impose 34% Tariff on US Goods Starting April 10
China will impose a 34% tariff on U.S. imports beginning April 10, aligning with the same duty that the Trump administration is set to place on Chinese goods. This move,…
The White House Labeled Taiwan a Country When Trump Announced Tariffs, but It Isn’t One
Taiwan’s status as a formerly sovereign, currently contested entity is once again in the news. This resurgence comes on the heels of recent tariffs enacted by the Trump administration, igniting…
South Korean Court Impeaches President Yoon Suk Yeol
In another dramatic political turn, the South Korean Constitutional Court has impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol. He announced this national emergency resignation immediately following the filing of a parliamentary impeachment…
Australia Criticizes Trump Tariffs as Unfriendly Act
Australia finds itself in the midst of a growingly fraught economic partnership with the United States. The threats have set off major retaliatory firestorms from Australian agricultural groups. The tariffs…
Musk’s X Files Lawsuit Against India While Tesla and Starlink Eye Market Entry
The legal tussle between X, the company previously known as Twitter, and the Indian government has escalated. This increased clampdown follows a recent move by the federal home ministry to…
China Leads the Charge in Humanoid Robot Development
In an era of accelerated technological adoption, the Chinese have taken the lead as a powerful competitor in the humanoid robot race. With significant investments and innovative developments, the nation…
Samsung Faces Data Breach Linked to 2021 Malware Attack
Samsung Electronics has admitted to a massive data breach. This current incident affecting one of its system partners in Germany poses significant concerns regarding the security of customer data. In…
TikTok to Shut Down Instagram Rival TikTok Notes
Lemon8, a lifestyle app owned by Chinese tech giant ByteDance, is taking off. It’s recently emerged as one of the leading alternatives as TikTok Notes gets ready to fade into…
X Restricts Content in Turkey Raising Questions on Free Speech
Elon Musk’s X platform has reportedly shut down several political opposition accounts in Turkey as the country experiences intense civil unrest. The unrest comes after Ekrem İmamoğlu, a key opposition…
Binance CEO Applauds Trump’s Influence on Crypto Industry Growth
The world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, has undergone a complete metamorphosis. This shift has been largely propelled by its new chief executive, Richard Teng. Binance last year was a political…
X Files Lawsuit Against India Over Content Censorship
X’s lawsuit is the first of its kind against the Indian government. They accuse the government of creating an illegal system to enable “widespread censorship” of news and information across…
OpenAI Warns China Could Use DeepSeek for Harmful Purposes, Urges Ban
DeepSeek, a Chinese AI lab that gained attention earlier this year for its impressive performance and low cost, is now facing scrutiny from US authorities. Dubbed a “Sputnik moment” in…
Uber Ends Foodpanda Taiwan Deal After Antitrust Concerns
Uber Technologies announced on Tuesday that it has terminated its acquisition of Delivery Hero’s Foodpanda in Taiwan. The move follows a decision by Taiwan’s Fair Trade Commission (FTC) to block…