The stock market in Tokyo fell sharply on Monday. Investors sold their shares amid fears of a faster-than-expected rate hike in the United States. The US Federal Reserve (Fed) said last week that interest rates are likely to rise sooner than expected, and the head of the central bank […]
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Motorola Introduces Almost Indestructible Smartphone
Are you one of those people who drops their mobile phone on the floor or in the toilet bowl every now and then? Then some extra robustness is not an unnecessary luxury. The Motorola Defy delivers exactly that, thanks to a collaboration with ‘rugged smartphone’ specialist Bullit Group. Rugged […]
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Japan Lifts State of Emergency One Month Before the Games
Just over a month before the start of the Olympics, Japan has lifted a state of emergency in Tokyo and most other regions in the country. Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga announced, after consultation with experts and his government, that the state of emergency will no longer be in effect […]
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Trump to Visit Dissolute US Southern Border on June 30
Former US President Donald Trump plans to visit the United States’ southern border on June 30, along with Texas Governor Greg Abbott. Both the former president and Abbott have complained about the increasing number of immigrants in the US since Trump’s successor Joe Biden took office. “We have gone […]
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Beijing: NATO Exaggerates Chinese Threat
Beijing accuses NATO of exaggerating the Chinese threat and “creating a confrontation”. The country is responding to the promise of Western allies to work together to meet the challenges of China’s policy. NATO leaders said Monday that they join forces against the “systemic challenges” posed by Chinese policy. In […]
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Saint Petersburg Bans Massive Gatherings of Football Fans
Local authorities in Saint Petersburg have banned mass gatherings of football fans due to the rising number of corona infections. No more than 3000 people are allowed to gather in one place, the board of the Russian city announced on Monday after the first weekend of the European Football […]
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Zuckerberg Allows Facebook Staff to Telecommute for Another Six Months
Full-time employees of the social media company Facebook can telecommute for at least another six months if their job allows it. This was announced by CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who announced that he would also work from home. “I’ve found that working remotely has given me more room for long-term […]
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EU Waives Possible Half Order of Janssen Vaccines
The European Union thanks for purchasing 100 million Janssen vaccines, insiders say to Reuters news agency. Another 100 million doses could potentially be purchased but then donated to poorer parts of the world. The EU has agreed with manufacturer Johnson & Johnson, the parent company of the Leiden Janssen […]
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Israel to Ban Fur in Trade and Sale of Fashion Products
Israel to impose a ban on fur in the trade and sale of fashion products. According to the Israeli government, fur may only be used for research purposes and for certain religious traditions. Animal rights groups applaud the ban, saying Israel is the first country to impose such a […]
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France Takes Another Step in Easing Corona Measures
France is taking a step further by phasing out the corona measures. Tourists who have been vaccinated or who can show a negative corona test are welcome again. The cafes and restaurants will also reopen indoors on Wednesday under strict conditions. The number of people allowed to gather at […]