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…
Ex-President Duterte Detained Over Alleged Crimes Against Humanity in Drug War
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested on Tuesday at Manila’s main airport following the service of an Interpol arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC), according to the…
SpaceX Moves Closer to Launching Starlink in India
SpaceX has entered into a strategic agreement with Bharti Airtel to bring its Starlink satellite internet service to India. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for SpaceX, contingent upon receiving…
China Tariffs on Canadian Seafood Increase Volatility in Industry Already Threatened by Trump
China announced a 25% tariff on Canadian seafood products, set to take effect on March 20. The list of affected products includes lobster, snow crab, shrimp, sea cucumber, whelk, and…
Manus May Not Be China’s Next DeepSeek Moment
Manus, an “agentic” artificial intelligence platform, launched in preview last week, capturing significant attention in the tech community. Developed by Monica, a Chinese startup, Manus promises to revolutionize human-machine collaboration.…
Iran Rejects Negotiations Under US ‘Bullying’, Says Supreme Leader
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has firmly rejected the notion of entering negotiations under what he describes as U.S. “bullying.” This development comes in response to a letter from…
China Hits Canadian Farm and Food Products with Retaliatory Tariffs
China has announced a new wave of retaliatory tariffs on specific Canadian farm and food imports. The decision comes in response to Canada’s imposition of duties on Chinese-made electric vehicles,…
Realme Sets Sights on 10,000mAh Smartphone Batteries by 2025
At Mobile World Congress (MWC), Realme revealed an ambitious plan to revolutionize smartphone batteries over the next few years, aiming to boost battery capacity to 10,000mAh—double the size of many…
China to Impose Additional 15% Tariffs on Select U.S. Goods Starting March 10
China has “firmly rejected” the imposition of additional U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods, as confirmed by the country’s Ministry of Commerce on Tuesday. In response to the latest measures from…
Uber Pilots Teen Accounts in India for Safe, Supervised Rides
Uber has taken a significant step forward in India by launching a teen-friendly service, Uber for Teens, which allows young riders aged 13-17 to book rides under parental supervision. This…
Alibaba releases AI video generation model for free global use
Alibaba has announced the release of four new open source AI models, a move that has sent ripples throughout the technology sector. The Chinese tech giant is making these models,…
Modi urges Tesla to build cars in India, but challenges lie ahead
Tesla appears to be inching closer to entering the Indian market. Reports indicate that the electric vehicle giant is actively recruiting and scouting for showroom locations in India. This move…
Apple and Indonesia Near Agreement to Lift iPhone 16 Ban
Apple and Indonesia are reportedly closing in on an agreement that could lift the existing ban on the iPhone 16. Since its release, the popular smartphone has been unavailable in…
DeepSeek Restores API Access Amid Intense AI Race
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has reopened access to its API after a nearly three-week suspension due to capacity limitations. The company’s decision, announced on Tuesday, allows developers to once again…
Panasonic Unveils Lumix S1R II with Advanced Fast Reading Sensor
Panasonic has announced the latest addition to its Lumix series, the Lumix S1R II, which is set to transform the world of photography. Featuring a powerful 44MP BSI CMOS image…
Major Asian Bank to Eliminate 4,000 Jobs as AI Takes Over
DBS Bank, Singapore’s largest lender, plans to significantly reshape its workforce in response to the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. The financial institution, employing roughly 41,000 people globally, intends…
Bank of Korea Reduces Rates to Stimulate Growth Amid Economic Pressures
The Bank of Korea (BOK) has cut its benchmark interest rate to 2.75% from 3%, marking the lowest level since August 2022. This decision, announced on Thursday, represents the third…
Australia Bans Kaspersky Software Over Security Concerns
Australia’s Department of Home Affairs has issued a decisive directive prohibiting government agencies from utilizing Kaspersky products or web services on official systems and devices. Citing national security risks, the…
UK and India Set to Revitalize Trade Negotiations with Fresh Talks
The United Kingdom and India are set to revive trade negotiations in Delhi, aiming to finalize a comprehensive trade agreement. Jonathan Reynolds, the UK’s Business and Trade Secretary, leads the…
Beijing Turns to DeepSeek to Drive AI Adoption and Find New Growth Drivers
DeepSeek, a groundbreaking startup, has swiftly emerged as a pivotal force within China’s artificial intelligence ecosystem. With its open-sourced architecture, it is being utilized by state-owned entities and major technology…