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Protesters throw cake at Volkswagen shareholders' meeting
AFP, Published on 10/05/2023
» BERLIN: Activists hurled cake at Volkswagen bosses on Wednesday, as the German carmaker's annual shareholders' meeting was disrupted by protests over human rights and climate change.
Luxury brands court Middle East with Ramadan collections
AFP, Published on 14/04/2023
» PARIS - With flowing kaftans, fluid separates and glamorous maxi dresses, Western luxury fashion brands are increasingly targeting the monied Middle Eastern market with Ramadan capsule collections.
Crypto clients beg for their cash back after lender's crash
AFP, Published on 01/08/2022
» WASHINGTON: An Irishman at risk of losing his farm. An American having suicidal thoughts. An 84-year-old widow's lost life savings: People caught in the meltdown of crypto lender Celsius are pleading for their money back.
Powell wins second term as Fed chief as inflation battle rages
AFP, Published on 13/05/2022
» WASHINGTON: The US Senate on Thursday confirmed Jerome Powell to a second term as head of the Federal Reserve, as the central bank ramps up its fight to crush soaring inflation.
'Dutch' and 'Razzlekhan,': US couple behind record bitcoin haul
AFP, Published on 10/02/2022
» WASHINGTON: She's accused of laundering billions of dollars in stolen bitcoin with her husband, but her alleged crimes are likely to be overshadowed by an excruciating foray into rap music.
Samsung pulls Singapore drag queen ad after backlash
AFP, Published on 21/01/2022
» SINGAPORE: South Korean tech giant Samsung has pulled an online advert in Singapore that featured a hijab-wearing Muslim woman hugging her drag queen son after it sparked a backlash from socially conservative corners.
Beauty startup IPO mints India's seventh woman billionaire
AFP, Published on 10/11/2021
» MUMBAI - India's only woman-led unicorn Nykaa made its market debut Wednesday, tripling founder Falguni Nayar's net worth and making her the country's newest self-made billionaire in an ongoing IPO boom.
China's embattled Evergrande tries to pay bills with parking spots
AFP, Published on 15/09/2021
» SHENZHEN, China: Protesters gathered for a third straight day at the offices of teetering developer Evergrande, after a company offer of property and parking spaces instead of cash repayments angered already upset investors.
Nike says split with Neymar over refusal to cooperate with sex assault probe
AFP, Published on 28/05/2021
» LOS ANGELES: Nike said Thursday it parted ways with Neymar last year after the superstar Brazil attacker "refused to cooperate in a good faith investigation" as the company probed an employee's claim that he sexually assaulted her.
Tesla reports higher profits, says expansion on track
AFP, Published on 27/04/2021
» NEW YORK: Tesla reported a jump in first-quarter profits Monday on surging electric vehicle sales, and the manufacturer said it was on track to boost automotive capacity at factories in three countries.