Sony Looks To Buy Anime Publisher With Rights To More Than 100,000 Works: Report
Sony Group Corporation is in advanced talks to acquire Kadokawa Corporation, a major Japanese publisher known for its anime, manga, and gaming assets.
US Fed's Favored Inflation Gauge Ticks Up In October
US inflation -- set to be a key issue for incoming president Donald Trump -- accelerated slightly last month, according to data published Wednesday, underscoring price pressures in the world's largest economy.
New Clashes In Mozambique As Two Reported Killed
Anti-government protesters and security forces clashed in Mozambique Wednesday with two people reported killed in a northern city and a military vehicle mowing down another in the capital during fresh demonstrations in support of the opposition leader disputing October elections.
US Says China Releases Three 'Wrongfully Detained' Americans
China has freed three Americans considered wrongfully detained in a swap with the United States, US officials said Wednesday, meeting a key goal of outgoing President Joe Biden's administration.
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Besieged by political turmoil, Pakistan's government is turning to draconian internet censorship which threatens to cut the country off from a promising future, experts and citizens say.
EasyJet Annual Profit Rises 40% On Package Holidays
British no-frills airline EasyJet on Wednesday reported a 40-percent rise in annual net profit on strong demand for its package holidays.
Greeks Finally Get Thessaloniki Metro After Two-decade Wait
Greece's second city Thessaloniki will unveil its new subway system more than a decade late on Saturday after the project was dogged by archaeological challenges and financial difficulties.
Australia Takes Step To Ban Under 16s From Social Media
Australian lawmakers moved a step closer to banning under 16s from social media platforms Wednesday, threatening companies that fail to comply with multimillion-dollar fines.
Volkswagen Says To Sell Operations In China's Xinjiang
German car giant Volkswagen said Wednesday it would sell its operations in China's Xinjiang region, where Beijing has been accused of widespread human rights abuses including forced labour.
Netflix Prevails In Shareholder Lawsuit Over Account Sharing Impact
The proposed class action lawsuit was filed after Netflix revealed in April 2022 that it had lost 200,000 subscribers in the previous quarter.
Global Security Hotspots Awaiting Trump In 2025
The coming year will put incoming US President Donald Trump's geopolitical strategies to the test, as wars rage in the Middle East and Ukraine and tensions rise in Asia.
Adani Group Says It Lost Nearly $55 Bn As US Charges Sparked Rout
India's Adani Group conglomerate said Wednesday it had lost almost $55 billion in a stock market rout since US prosecutors last week accused its founder and other officials of fraud.
Five Forgotten Conflicts Of 2024
The wars in the Mideast and Ukraine-Russia have dominated world headlines in 2024 but several other conflicts are ravaging countries and regions.
Bumper Election Year Brings Headwinds For Liberal Democracies
Voting by more than half the world's population in 2024 elections has left many liberal democracies facing crises of confidence, political fragmentation and heightened polarisation, with some observers fearing new wind in the sails of authoritarianism.
Trump Names Trade Envoy, Top Economic Advisor To Fill Policy Team
Donald Trump on Tuesday named Jamieson Greer his trade representative, a key figure in implementing the president-elect's economic agenda, particularly his plans to use tariffs to raise revenue and help bring more manufacturing to US shores.
To Tackle Plastic Scourge, Philippines Makes Companies Pay
Long one of the world's top sources of ocean plastic, the Philippines is hoping new legislation requiring big companies to pay for waste solutions will help clean up its act.
China Investigates Defence Minister For Corruption: Report
Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun has been placed under investigation for corruption, a report said Wednesday, the latest official to fall in a sweeping crackdown on graft in the country's military.
What To Expect From The New EU Top Team's First 100 Days
Ursula von der Leyen's new European Commission is expected to officially start its work next week, with the European Parliament set to give it the all-clear in Strasbourg on Wednesday.
Paddington: The Affable Bear Who Became A Lucrative Business
Paddington, the affable clumsy bear from British children's books, has transformed into an international sensation over the past decade, thanks to a clever film strategy and with the help of the royal family.
Asian Markets Mixed As Traders Eye Fresh Trade Tensions
Asian markets were mixed Wednesday as traders tried to gauge the economic outlook after Donald Trump picked a tough-negotiating hawk as his trade envoy the day after saying he would hit China, Canada and Mexico with hefty tariffs.
Future Of Deep-sea Mining Stands At A Crucial Juncture
Torn between the defenders of the world's seabeds and industrialists eager to exploit the vast, untapped resources of the deep, the international community faces a crucial year that could decide the future of mining in the high seas.
Man City Blow Three-goal Lead In Champions League, Bayern Beat PSG
Manchester City's struggles continued as Pep Guardiola's side remarkably blew a three-goal lead to draw 3-3 with Feyenoord in the Champions League on Tuesday, while Bayern Munich beat Paris Saint-Germain to leave the French club in danger of elimination.
AI Power Demands Could Bring Environmental Crisis: 'Real Moral Questions'
While the surge in data center development to support artificial intelligence strains the U.S. power grid, it raises an ethical question: 'Is AI worth the energy needed to power it?'
Sales Of New US Homes Lowest In Around Two Years: Govt
New home sales in the United States fell short of analyst expectations in October, hitting the lowest rate since late 2022, according to government data released Tuesday, with mortgage rates ticking up during the month.
Autos, Food: What Are The Risks From Trump's Tariff Threat?
Fresh US tariffs on Canada and Mexico could raise costs of automobiles and building materials, analysts said Tuesday, after President-elect Donald Trump threatened to erect new trade barriers.
Disney To Pay Thousands Of Female Employees To Settle Wage-Gap Lawsuit
Disney has agreed to pay $43.25 million in compensation to settle a class action lawsuit over gender pay disparities.
Trump Brings Back Government By Social Media
He is not yet in power but President-elect Donald Trump rattled much of the world with an off-hours warning of stiff tariffs on close allies and China -- a loud hint that Trump-style government by social media post is coming back.
Netanyahu Seeks Ceasefire After Two Months Of War In Lebanon
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Tuesday that his government was ready for a ceasefire with Hezbollah, saying an end to the war in Lebanon would allow Israel to focus its attention on Hamas and arch-enemy Iran.
Trump Tariffs Threat Casts Chill Over Canada
Canada was scrambling Tuesday to blunt the impact of US President-elect Donald Trump's threat to implement steep tariffs once he takes office, as experts warned of a potentially "catastrophic" hit to the Canadian economy.
Kodak Considering Terminating $3.5 Billion Pension Plan: Report
Eastman Kodak has begun taking steps to end its $3.5 billion pension plan, agreeing to sell private-equity and other illiquid assets attached to it.
Musk's Cybertruck Said To Be One Of Most Unreliable Vehicles: 'Nobody's Buying It To Use As An Actual Truck'
While the Tesla vehicle has become a staple with celebrities, it six recalls have made it one of the most unreliable vehicles on the market, making it worse than 91 percent of all 2024 vehicles.
Bangladeshi Hindus Protest Over Leader's Arrest, One Dead
Bangladeshi supporters of an arrested Hindu leader clashed with security forces on Tuesday after the outspoken monk was denied bail on sedition charges, with one person killed, police said.
Carrefour Attempts Damage Control Against Brazil 'Boycott'
French supermarket group Carrefour attempted Tuesday to end a supplier "boycott" of its stores in Brazil by apologizing for refusing to sell Mercosur-origin meat in its outlets in France.
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