Latest Business News & Archive

Nippon Steel has urged US President Joe Biden to allow its takeover of US Steel to go through after a regulatory panel failed to reach a consensus

Nippon Steel and US Steel Hit Back At Biden's 'Unlawful Decision' To Block Sale

The president rejected the $14.9 billion deal between the steelmakers over national security concerns.

Fresh South Korea Protests Expected As President Arrest Deadline Nears

Timeline of political turmoil in South Korea since President Yoon Suk Yeol imposed martial law on December 3

Rival South Korean protesters were set to brave a snowstorm Sunday over suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol who was still resisting arrest less than 48 hours before the warrant expires.

Bezos's Blue Origin Poised For First Orbital Launch Next Week

Jeff Bezos, pictured in November 2021, founded Blue Origin two years before Elon Musk started SpaceX -- but the company has progressed at a far slower pace

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos's company Blue Origin is poised to launch its first orbital rocket next week, marking a pivotal moment in the commercial space race currently dominated by Elon Musk's SpaceX. Named New Glenn, the rocket is scheduled to lift off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida as soon as Wednesday 1:00 am (0600 GMT), with a backup window on Friday, according to a Federal Aviation Administration advisory.

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.

More news

CES is considered the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, taking place each January in Las Vegas with thousands of exhibitors showing off their latest products

AI Expected To Star At CES Gadget Extravaganza

Gadgets, robots and vehicles imbued with artificial intelligence will once again vie for attention at the Consumer Electronics Show next week, as vendors behind the scenes will seek ways to deal with tariffs threatened by US President-elect Donald Trump.

US president Jimmy Carter (C) congratulates Egyptian president Anwar al-Sadat (L) and Israeli prime minister Menachem Begin (R) in March 1979 on the North Lawn of the White House after the signing of a historic peace treaty

National Funeral Service, Flyover And 39 Bells For Carter Sendoff

Mourners are to begin paying their respects to Jimmy Carter on Saturday, kicking off a carefully choreographed six-day farewell for America's longest-lived president.

Microsoft president Brad Smith says the United States is in a race with China to spread its artificial intelligence technology to other countries, making it a de facto standard for use around the world

Microsoft Expects To Spend $80 Bn On AI This Fiscal Year

Microsoft president Brad Smith on Friday said the company is on track to pump about $80 billion into artificial intelligence (AI) this fiscal year.

Donald Trump donned an apron and served food to pre-selected customers at a closed McDonalds in Pennsylvania

McDonald's Faces Lawsuit Over Orange Juice Upcharge: 'Deceptively Misleads Consumers'

Customers claim advertisements made it appear juice came with some breakfast combo meals but had to pay extra.

Lodge has been described as 'one of Britain's best-loved comic writers'

British Novelist David Lodge Dies Aged 89

British novelist David Lodge, who was shortlisted for the Booker Prize twice, has died at the age of 89, his publisher said on Friday.

Apple Offering Rare iPhone Discounts In China

The price cut comes as the tech giant faces intense competition from domestic rivals like Vivo and Huawei.

US President Joe Biden has decided to block the proposed $14.9 billion purchase of US Steel by Japan's Nippon Steel and will reportedly announce the move as soon as Friday

Biden Blocks US-Japan Steel Deal

President Joe Biden on Friday announced he has blocked the controversial $14.9 billion sale of US Steel to Japan's Nippon Steel, citing a strategic need to protect domestic industry.

A person holds a new 1000 Naira note as the Central Bank of Nigeria releases the notes to the public through the banks in Abuja

Nigerian Telecom Companies Propose 100% Tariff Hike Pending Approval From Government

Toriola explained that the proposed tariff increase is essential for the sustainability of the telecommunications industry, which has been struggling with rising operational costs.

Beijing says it will respond accordingly if the US places restrictions on Chinese drone exports

Beijing Slams US Over Potential Chinese Drone Ban

On Thursday, the United States Commerce Department said it was considering new rules to address risks posed by drones made with technology from foreign adversaries such as China and Russia.

Foreign Minister Barrot (2-L) expressed his support for the rights of Syria's religious minorities in talks with Christian leaders

Top European Diplomats In Syria For Talks With Leader Sharaa

Syria's de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa is due to meet the French and German foreign ministers on Friday, in the highest-level visit by major Western powers under the new authorities in Damascus.

Biden To Block US Steel Takeover By Nippon Steel: Reports

A White House announcement of the presidential finding is being planned unless Biden has a last-minute change of heart, according to the Washington Post and the New York Times.

Rescue personnel work near the wreckage of a Jeju Air plane after it crashed at South Korea's Muan International Airport, killing 179 people on board

South Korea Begins Lifting Jeju Air Wreckage After Fatal Crash

South Korean investigators on Friday began lifting the wreckage of the Jeju Air plane that crashed five days ago, killing 179 people in the worst aviation disaster on its soil, AFP reporters saw.

Mike Johnson, pictured (right) shaking Donald Trump's hand at the 2024 Republican National Convention, has the support of the president-elect

Top US Republican Fights For Future In Cliffhanger Vote

US Republican leader Mike Johnson was set to face down critics Friday in a vote in Congress that could see him returned as one of the country's top statesmen -- or jettisoned to the back benches and political obscurity.

Apple Agrees To $95M Deal To Settle Siri Eavesdropping Suit

Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a lawsuit accusing its digital assistant Siri of listening in on users' private conversations.

Asian Shares Rise Defying Slow Wall Street Start To 2025

Asian markets gained on Friday, bucking retreats on Wall Street as the dollar advanced and markets reopened following the New Year's holiday.

Park director Alejandro Peirano thinks it is only a matter of time before there is another fire

Disaster-hit Chilean Park Sows Seeds Of Fire Resistance

After a wildfire that devastated Chile's largest botanical garden, the century-old park has planted thousands of native trees that it hopes are less likely to go up in flames.

South Korean cryptocurrency entrepreneur Do Hyeong Kwon at a court appearance in Podgorica, Montenegro, in March 2024

Extradited SKorean Crypto 'Genius' In Court To Face US Charges

The South Korean co-founder of Terraform Labs appeared in a New York court on Thursday to face fraud charges stemming from the multi-billion-dollar collapse of his cryptocurrency company.

Supporters of South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol gather near his residence as investigators arrive

South Korea Investigators Arrive To Attempt To Arrest President

South Korean investigators arrived outside the presidential residence early Friday seeking to arrest Yoon Suk Yeol, with the impeached leader's die-hard supporters massing outside to protect him, AFP reporters saw.