Apple’s China phone sales fall 6% ahead of iPhone 17 launch
Apple’s smartphone sales in China fell 6% in the eight weeks leading up to the launch of the iPhone 17.The drop highlights the intense competition in the world’s largest smartphone…
China bans Nvidia AI chips in escalating tech rivalry: here’s what it means
China has banned its major tech firms from buying Nvidia’s AI chips, tightening its grip on sensitive technology imports amid rising tensions with the US.Nvidia’s advanced products, including the RTX…
UK unemployment steady at 4.7% in July as wage growth slows, BOE seen holding rates
The UK’s unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.7% in the three months to July, while wage growth eased slightly, pointing to a cooling labour market that is unlikely to prompt…
Europe markets in red: Fed rate cut hopes tempered by economic uncertainty
The European stock markets opened in red on Tuesday, reflecting a delicate mix of hope and caution as investors prepare for a key Federal Reserve meeting.The STOXX Europe 600 plunged…
The big Fed decision: 3 key themes to look out for
The Federal Reserve is about to make one of its biggest calls of the year on Wednesday. This week’s interest rate decision is the event that markets are glued to.With…
From pitch to pod: how olive oil is revolutionising athletic performance
In an unusual turn from the typical football pitch, players are now lining up for a different kind of fiery kick: a searing shot of Cypriot olive oil. The peppery, throat-burning…
Kuwait’s ambitious renewable energy goals face reality check
Kuwait faces a growing energy crisis due to extreme heat, aging infrastructure, and frequent power outages, despite ambitious plans to boost renewable energy to 15% by 2030 from its current…
Oracle in line to help keep TikTok in US under new deal, says report
Oracle is poised to play a key role in a new framework deal aimed at keeping TikTok operational in the United States, according to CBS report.The discussions between the US…
Trump sues The New York Times for $15 billion over defamation
US President Donald Trump has launched a bombshell legal attack against one of America’s most iconic newspapers. Trump is suing The New York Times for $15 billion, accusing the paper…
Vietnam warns of $500 million seafood losses as US ban takes effect
Vietnam has raised alarm over a new US ruling that could strip the country’s seafood industry of $500 million in annual revenue, threatening thousands of jobs and disrupting bilateral trade.…