Citigroup announces mass layoffs
NEW YORK (Agencies): The US banking giant Citigroup has announced plans to cut up to 20,000 jobs after reporting a steep quarterly loss of $1.8 billion for the last three…
6.2 magnitude Earthquake shakes part of Pakistan
PESHAWAR (Agencies): An earthquake of 6.2 magnitude shook several parts of Pakistan including Islamabad, Peshawar, and Lahore among other cities. The tremors were felt in several areas of Punjab, Khyber…
US Aerospace Firm Abandons Moon Landing Due to Fuel Leak
CAPE CANAVERAL (Agencies): Astrobotic Technology, a US aerospace firm, has abandoned its moon landing mission due to a fuel leak, marking a setback for the nation’s first attempted lunar surface…
US, UK forces shoot down Houthi missiles and drones in Red Sea -US military
WASHINGTON (Reuters) U.S. and UK forces shot down 21 drones and missiles fired by Yemen-based Houthis on Tuesday into the Southern Red Sea towards international shipping lanes, the U.S. military’s…
Intel challenges Nvidia, Qualcomm with ‘AI PC’ chips for cars
DETROIT (Reuters) Intel (INTC.O) said on Tuesday it will launch automotive versions of its newest AI-enabled chips, taking on Qualcomm (QCOM.O) and Nvidia (NVDA.O) in the market for semiconductors that…
US and Chinese military officers resume talks as agreed by Biden and Xi
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. and Chinese military officers have resumed talks that were frozen after former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan in the summer of 2022, a development U.S.…
Adan Canto, known for his versatility in roles in ‘X-Men’ and ‘Designated Survivor,’ dies at 42
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Adan Canto, the Mexican singer and actor best known for his roles in “X-Men: Days of Future Past” and “Agent Game” as well as the TV…
‘War could come to Sweden’ – defense minister
STOCKHOLM (Agencies): Swedish officials have warned their citizens to prepare for a potential war with Russia, amid escalating tensions between the two countries. The statements were made at the Folk…
China Post 2024 Year of the Dragon stamps Nine-Dragon Wall
BEIJING (Agencies): China Post has revealed two special stamps to celebrate the upcoming Chinese zodiac Year of the Dragon. One of the stamps features a golden dragon flying among clouds…
Ongoing War in Gaza Raises Concerns Over International Response
GAZA CITY (Agencies): As the destructive war, which has resulted in the annihilation of civilians, enters its fourth month, it appears that some countries remain unconvinced of Israel’s defiance of…