Facebook gearing up for Midterm elections
In a bid to protect its millions of users from further instances of foreign interference, Facebook is building a 'war…
Incurable plant disease threatens U.S. rose business
American-grown roses are becoming a bit less rosy, with the spread of an incurable virus that’s causing major damage to…
EU is investigating Amazon
European authorities said Wednesday they have opened a preliminary antitrust investigation into Amazon over the e-commerce giant’s treatment of smaller…
Zimbabwe needs more money to fight cholera
Zimbabwe’s government says it still needs $35 million to help fight a cholera outbreak that has killed 31 and infected…
Impact Investing brings Money Managers and Charities Together
Money managers are realizing the benefits of consulting charitable organizations for specialized knowledge regarding the social aspects of their sustainable…
S&P 500 Reclassifies Technology Sector
The impending reclassification of S&P 500 sectors will cause upheaval among tech companies like Facebook and Alphabet, and impact investor…
Franco Japanese auto major partners with Google
Google will partner with Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi, the largest auto alliance in the world by vehicle sales, to put Android-based infotainment systems…
Iran Deal 2.0?
The US is looking to negotiate a treaty with Iran to regulate its ballistic missile and nuclear program. United States…
Poland flatters Donald Trump
President Andrzej Duda of Poland has proposed for an American military base in his country, even suggesting it to be…
Nigeria declares national disaster over flooding
The Nigerian government on Monday declared a national disaster over flooding that has affected four states – Kogi, Niger, Anambra…
India – US on a new trade package
Washington and New Delhi are looking to remove long-standing irritants to ties, which include tariffs and other non-tariff barriers. Indian…
Microplastics may enter food chain via mosquitoes
Mosquito larvae have been observed ingesting microplastics that can be passed up the food chain, researchers at the University of…
Stock markets buoyed by domestic investors
India’s stock market had become accustomed to foreign investors serving as a reliable engine of funds, with a net $59bn…
Koreas: Committed to era of no war
North Korea said it would close a key missile test facility in the presence of international experts and potentially destroy…
Air Pollution Correlated with Dementia
A recent British study finds that living in areas with a high concentration of air pollution is associated with an…