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Adani Group's shares have plunged since the release of a report accusing it of fraud

Gautam Adani: Billionaire Indian Tycoon Facing US Bribery Charges

Billionaire Indian industrialist Gautam Adani, whose business empire has been rocked by US bribery charges against him, is one of the corporate world's great survivors.

US Govt Calls For Breakup Of Google And Chrome

US antitrust attorneys want a judge to keep the option of forcing Google to also sell its Android mobile operating system, which powers most of the world's smartphones

The US government late Wednesday asked a judge to order the dismantling of Google by selling its widely used Chrome browser in a major antitrust crackdown on the internet giant.

Banana Taped To A Wall Sells For $6.2 Mn In New York

The world's most expensive banana taped to a wall

A fresh banana taped to a wall -- a provocative work of conceptual art by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan -- was bought for $6.2 million on Wednesday by a cryptocurrency entrepreneur at a New York auction, Sotheby's announced in a statement.

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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With the nation's electricity grid lacking, factory owners often rely on expensive generators

Civil War Economy Hits Myanmar Garment Workers

As civil war pounds Myanmar's economy and drives up prices, garment worker Wai Wai often starts her shift making clothes for international brands on an empty stomach.

Kadidiatou Diani (R) came off the bench and scored twice for Lyon against Roma

Chelsea, Lyon, Real Madrid Reach Women's Champions League Quarters

Chelsea eased into the Women's Champions League quarter-finals on Wednesday with a 3-0 win over Celtic, while Lyon and Real Madrid also booked their places in the knockout phase.

Nvidia is under pressure to meet high expectations with its coming Blackwell processing system for powering artificial intelligence

Nvidia Crushes Earnings Expectations On AI Chip Demand

US chipmaking behemoth Nvidia said Wednesday it made a $19 billion profit on record high revenue last quarter as demand continued for its hardware to power artificial intelligence.

Gautam Adani, the chairman of Adani Group (4L) has previously been rocked in recent years by corporate fraud allegations and a stock crash

Indian Magnate Gautam Adani Charged In US Over Massive Bribery Scheme

Billionaire Indian industrialist Gautam Adani has been charged with paying hundreds of millions of dollars of bribes and hiding the payments from investors, US prosecutors said on Wednesday.

Choguel Kokalla Maiga had been seen as isolated in his position as prime minister

Mali Junta Chief Sacks PM And Government

Mali's junta chief on Wednesday sacked civilian Prime Minister Choguel Kokalla Maiga and the government, days after Maiga issued a rare criticism of the military rulers.

Internet Backs Worker Who Quit Without Notice Because Of 'Toxic' Colleagues And Didn't Wait For HR To Fix it: 'Well Done!'

Forget quiet quitting. A technician working a 'toxic job' for an authoritarian father and son duo gave his employer the pink slip without notice--much to the approval of the Internet.

Target Stock Plunges On Earnings Miss

Despite cutting costs on thousands of products and starting holiday sales early, it didn't see a large uptick in customers.

US President Joe Biden's decision to supply Ukraine with anti-personnel landmines is a major policy reversal

US Cites New Russian Tactics For Decision To Supply Landmines To Ukraine

The US decision to send anti-personnel landmines to Ukraine -- in a major policy shift -- was triggered by a change in Russian battlefield tactics favoring infantry over mechanized units, US Defense Secretary Loyd Austin said Wednesday.

Teresa Ribera has been nominated to an influential EU commission role encompassing environment and competition

Under-fire Spain Minister Defends Agencies' Role In Floods

Spain's under-fire ecological transition minister, a candidate for a top European Commission post, said Wednesday that questioning the role of state agencies during the country's devastating floods was "dangerous".

Johnson & Johnson removed its talcum-based powder products from North American markets in 2020

Johnson & Johnson Risks UK Lawsuit Over Talc Cancer Claim

UK claimants announced Wednesday legal action against US pharmaceutical and cosmetics giant Johnson & Johnson, alleging that women diagnosed with cancers were exposed to asbestos in the company's talcum powder.

Liam Payne's funeral took place in Amersham, northwest of London

One Direction Stars Attend Liam Payne's Funeral In UK

Family and friends of One Direction star Liam Payne, who died last month after falling from a Buenos Aires hotel room, gathered for his funeral in Britain on Wednesday.

Chip behemoth Nvidia, the world's most expensive listed company and market darling, will release earnings Wednesday

Stock Markets Retreat Ahead Of Nvidia Earnings

US and European stock markets retreated on Wednesday as investors eagerly awaited results from artificial-intelligence giant Nvidia.

Farmers' blockade had caused long queues of trucks at the Spain-France border

French Farmers Lift Border Blockade After Talks With PM

French farmers protesting pay and conditions and a prospective EU-Latin America trade deal on Wednesday lifted a blockade on the Spanish border after an expression of support from Prime Minister Michel Barnier.

Qualcomm Targets $4B In PC Chip Sales, $22B Annual Revenue From New Markets By 2029

As per Qualcomm's new five-year financial projections for 2029, $8 billion will be generated from automotive revenues, $4 billion from industrial chips, and $2 billion from headset-related chips.

The UN nuclear watchdog's board of governors will this week discuss a resolution critical of Iran

Western Powers Move To Censure Iran At UN Nuclear Meet

European powers and the United States have submitted a resolution censuring Iran for its poor cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog, diplomats told AFP on Wednesday, as Tehran warned of a "proportionate" response if it passes.