Qatar is in discussions with the United Kingdom to purchase 12 Typhoon fighter jets, bolstering its air force capabilities amid growing regional security concerns. This potential deal represents a significant step in Qatar’s ongoing efforts to modernize and expand its defense forces, as well as strengthen its ties with key international military allies. The Typhoon, […]
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The Thanksgiving weekend marked a strong start to the holiday shopping season, with 197 million consumers flocking to stores and online platforms to take advantage of Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF). While foot traffic and online participation were slightly lower than last year’s record-breaking numbers, they still […]
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The cryptocurrency market has surged recently, driven by a wave of optimism following President-elect Donald Trump’s announcement of Paul Atkins as his pick for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair. As bitcoin surpasses the $100,000 mark, industry stakeholders are watching closely to see how Atkins, a seasoned regulator with ties to the Bush administration, […]
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Ericsson is making significant strides in advancing the telecom industry’s transition to cloud-native architectures, unveiling a new product designed to simplify operators’ upgrades from legacy network infrastructure to modern, cloud-native core systems. The move comes as the company seeks to drive the adoption of 4G and 5G technologies through enhanced flexibility and scalability, addressing a […]
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Nvidia, a dominant force in the GPU market, is contemplating a strategy of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) to bolster its growth trajectory and expand its capabilities in new technological frontiers. Flush with cash and boasting a leading position in AI, high-performance computing (HPC), and gaming hardware, the company is eyeing new acquisitions to complement its […]
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For years now, deep-pocketed individuals and corporations have been turning to civil lawsuits to silence their opponents. These Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation, or SLAPPs, aren’t designed to win on the merits, but rather to harass journalists, activists, and consumers into silence by suing them over their protected speech. While 34 states have laws to […]
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The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has given its approval for the merger between Three UK and Vodafone Group’s UK unit, provided that both companies meet specific commitments aimed at safeguarding competition in the market. This landmark deal, which has garnered significant attention within the telecommunications industry, is expected to reshape the landscape of […]
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As the global economy transitions towards sustainability, the need for strategic international collaborations in the green energy sector has never been more pressing. Countries like the United Kingdom (UK) and Qatar are leading the way in forming innovative partnerships to address the challenges of climate change, diversify their energy sources, and create long-term economic value. […]
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The UK’s food exports to the European Union have fallen by more than £3 billion annually since Brexit, according to a new study from the Centre for Inclusive Trade Policy. The report highlights how trade flows between the UK and EU have not recovered to pre-Brexit levels, signaling ongoing challenges in the post-Brexit trade environment. […]
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Vietnam’s Supreme Court has upheld the death sentence for Pham Thanh Tam, a prominent property tycoon convicted of embezzling significant sums of money, unless she can pay a staggering $9 billion in restitution. This amount represents approximately three-quarters of the total stolen assets she was convicted of embezzling, with the total value of her assets […]
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