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
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
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.
India's Adani Enterprises Tanks After Founder's US Charges
Shares in India's Adani Enterprises slumped 10 percent at Thursday's open after US prosecutors charged billionaire industrialist founder Gautam Adani with paying hundreds of millions of dollars in bribes and hiding the payments from investors.
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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 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.
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.
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
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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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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
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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.
Pfizer Not Eligible To Recover $75 Million From Settlement With SEC
Judge ruled that Pfizer could not recover $75 million left over from insider trading SEC settlement.
Microsoft 'Teaches' New AI Tools To 'Act' On Behalf Of Humans In Work And Life
Microsoft is teaching its AI tools to act as agents on behalf of humans.
Comcast To Unveil Plans For Cable Networks Spin Off On Wednesday: Reports
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'An Inauspicious Day': The Landmines Ruining Myanmar Lives
It was an unlucky day in the Burmese calendar, farmer Yar Swe Kyin warned her husband in July, begging him not to go out to check on their crops.
Japan Ramps Up Tech Ambitions With $65 Bn For AI, Chips
Japan is readying a $65-billion push in microchips and artificial intelligence aimed at reclaiming its status as a global tech leader and meeting the urgent challenges of its ageing, shrinking population.
ICC To Sentence Timbuktu War Criminal
The International Criminal Court will Wednesday sentence a jihadist police chief for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during a reign of terror in the fabled Malian city of Timbuktu.
Taliban Govt Clearing 'Un-Islamic' Books From Afghanistan Shelves
Checking imported books, removing texts from libraries and distributing lists of banned titles -- Taliban authorities are working to remove "un-Islamic" and anti-government literature from circulation.
Hurting India Under Pressure In Blockbuster Five-Test Australia Series
India head into a hotly anticipated five-Test showdown against Australia starting in Perth on Friday wounded by their first home series loss in 12 years and with a point to prove.
Asian Markets Struggle As Traders Weigh Geopolitical Tensions
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Olympic Champion Tebogo Aims To Inspire Next Generation Of African Athletes
After upstaging powerhouses the United States and Jamaica to win a rare Olympic sprint gold for Africa, Letsile Tebogo aims to unleash the "deadly" untapped potential of athletes from the continent.
Strike At French Cognac Maker Hennessy Over Measures In China Spat
Hundreds of employees of French cognac maker Hennessy, part of the LVMH group luxury empire, went on strike on Tuesday to protest measures the brand plans to employ to circumvent Chinese tariffs imposed in a spat with the EU.
Internet Mocks Jaguar's 'Fearless' Rebrand: 'This Is So Unhinged'
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Investor Says He's Lost More Than $30 Billion Of His Wealth As He Tries To Avoid Huge Payment
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US Announces Talks With Israel Over Civilian Casualties In Gaza
Senior US and Israeli officials will meet in early December to address American concerns over harm to civilians caused by military operations in Gaza, the State Department said Tuesday.
Lockheed Martin Stock Little Changed After Ukraine Missile Strikes On Russia
Lockheed Martin's stock slightly decreased after Ukraine used ATACMS missiles made by the company to strike into Russia.
Dexcom Glucose Data To Be Integrated With ŌURA Rings
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