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Argentine President Javier Milei has faced numerous protests against his budget-slashing project

Milei's Liberalization Reforms Get Provisional Green Light

Argentina's lower house of parliament on Tuesday approved a swath of liberalizing reforms eyed by President Javier Milei, in the first legislative boost to his budget-slashing agenda.

Amazon Triples Quarterly Profit As Cloud Surges

Amazon is using artificial intelligence to help shoppers and sellers at its online shop, and plans to spend billions on new data centers for its AWS cloud computing unit

E-commerce titan Amazon on Tuesday said profit in the first three months of 2024 tripled as its cloud, ads, and retail businesses thrived.

Vienna Conference Urges Regulation Of AI Weapons

Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg warned autonomous weapons systems would 'soon fill the world's battlefields'

The world should establish a set of rules to regulate AI weapons while they're still in their infancy, a global conference said on Tuesday, calling the issue an "Oppenheimer moment" of the time.

BIWC Group: Unveiling the Shadows of corporate deception

In the cutthroat world of business, trust can often be elusive, and it can take a team of skilled professionals to expose deception and protect the innocent. This is where BIWC Group enters the stage; a business intelligence agency led by ex-Israeli special forces with a global network of contacts and an almost endless outreach.

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Changpeng Zhao pleaded guilty to violating US anti-money laundering laws and agreed to step down as Binance CEO

Changpeng Zhao, The 'Normal Guy' Who Conquered Crypto

During his time at the helm of the world's biggest cryptocurrency firm, former Binance boss Changpeng Zhao, who will be sentenced in the United States later Tuesday for money laundering, perfected the humble executive look.

Huawei's latest Pura 70 series phone is displayed at a store in Shanghai in April

Chinese Tech Giant Huawei Profit Surges 564%, Biting Into Apple Sales

Tech giant Huawei's first-quarter profits surged over fivefold year-on-year, a company filing showed Tuesday, as the US-sanctioned firm continues a rebound and bit into competitor Apple's sales in China.

Last month the UK government said it would bring forward legislation to block state-backed takeover deals in the media industry

Abu Dhabi-backed Group Ends Telegraph Takeover Bid

An Abu Dhabi-backed group planning to take over Britain's Telegraph Media Group (TMG) said Tuesday it will withdraw and sell on the business after the UK government moved to block the deal.

The Olympic flame was handed to Paris organisers last Friday during a ceremony in Greece

French Charity Boycotts Olympic Torch Relay Over Coca-Cola

A French environmental charity said it had turned down the chance to take part in the torch relay ahead of the Paris Olympics over the role of Coca-Cola as a major sponsor.

Facebook and Instagram are among 23 'very large' online platforms that must comply with the EU's new law

EU Probes Facebook, Instagram Over Election Disinformation Worries

The EU on Tuesday launched an investigation into Meta's Facebook and Instagram over concerns the platforms are failing to counter disinformation ahead of EU elections in June.

Student protesters stage a pro-Palestinian rally at Sciences Po university in Paris

Top French University Loses Funding Over Pro-Palestinian Protests

The Paris region authority sparked controversy Tuesday by temporarily suspending funding for Sciences Po, one of the country's most prestigious universities, after it was rocked by tense pro-Palestinian demonstrations.

Growth in the 20-country single currency area reached 0.3 percent in the first three months of the year

Eurozone Economy Rebounds In First Quarter, Inflation Stable In April

The figures are unlikely to stop the European Central Bank (ECB) from cutting interest rates in June as expected, according to economists despite the growth figure.

Arnaud Lagardere plans to appeal a ban on holding management positions

French Media Scion Resigns After Embezzlement Charge

French media baron Arnaud Lagardere resigned Tuesday as chief executive of the sprawling group of the same name after being charged with misuse of corporate funds.

Microsoft researchers say an AI model they have developed lets avatars engage in realistic seeming conversations complete with nuanced facial expressions

Microsoft Is Turning Into The 'Maestro' Of AI Transformation

Microsoft Copilot and Copilot stack are orchestrating a new era of AI transformation, driving better business outcomes across every role and industry, Satya Nadella said.

L'Occitane's shares jumped nearly 13 percent as they resumed trading in Hong Kong

L'Occitane Stocks Surge In Hong Kong After Privatisation Offer

Shares in French skincare giant L'Occitane jumped almost 13 percent in Hong Kong on Tuesday as they resumed trading after its owner offered to take it private.

HSBC said CEO Noel Quinn would step down after almost five years in the post

HSBC Says Chief Executive Noel Quinn 'To Retire'

Banking giant HSBC said Tuesday that chief executive Noel Quinn would retire after overseeing a "successful transformation" of the firm and record profits during almost five years in charge.

Former US president Donald Trump and his attorney Todd Blanche in court

Bank Executive On Stand As Trump Hush Money Trial Resumes

Donald Trump's historic criminal trial resumes on Tuesday with testimony from a former executive of the bank used to make a hush money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels.

Kumar said in his final video on the platform that he agreed with the ban, urging those watching to follow him over to Instagram and YouTube

India's Influencers Still Struggle Years After TikTok Ban

Choreographer Sahil Kumar found fame showcasing folk dances on TikTok, but his profile has been dormant since the video he posted four years ago supporting India's decision to ban the platform.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella arrives for a meeting with Indonesia's President Joko Widodo

Microsoft CEO Pledges $1.7 Bn AI, Cloud Investment In Indonesia

Microsoft's chief executive officer met the president of Indonesia on Tuesday, pledging a $1.7 billion investment in artificial intelligence and cloud computing to help develop the archipelago's AI infrastructure.

Hopes for a ceasefire in the Middle East have seen oil prices drop

Asian Markets Build On Wall St Rally, Yen Holds Bounce

Asian markets extended a rally Tuesday following advances on Wall Street, while the yen held gains after the previous day's sharp swings and focus turned to the Federal Reserve's upcoming policy decision.

Hong Kong on Tuesday launched trading of Asia's first spot bitcoin and ether exchange-tranded funds

Asia's First Spot Bitcoin, Ether ETFs Start Trading In Hong Kong

Hong Kong on Tuesday launched trading of Asia's first spot bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs), moving forward in the city's race to become a regional virtual asset investment hub.

Charles will tour a cancer treatment centre with his wife Queen Camilla

King Charles III Resumes Public Duties As He Fights Cancer

King Charles III on Tuesday makes his first official public appearance since being diagnosed with cancer, after doctors said they were "very encouraged" by the progress of his treatment.

Samsung said a focus on "high-valued-added products" played a major role in its Q1 bounceback

Samsung Says Q1 Operating Profits Soar Nearly Tenfold On-year

Samsung Electronics said Tuesday that its first-quarter operating profits had risen nearly tenfold year-on-year -- a 931.8 percent increase -- amid recovering chip prices and growing demand.