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WhatsApp working with Reliance Jio to stop fake news
Facebook’s WhatsApp is working closely with Reliance Jio to spread awareness of false messages, weeks after the Indian telecoms operator opened up the messaging service to tens of millions of…
China Rejects U.S. Warship’s Visit to Hong Kong
Beijing has denied entry to USS Wasp, an amphibious assault warship, to visit Hong Kong in the light of heightened tensions between US and China. Incumbent US President Donald Trump has been vocally…
New Delhi cuts Iran oil imports
India does not plan to buy any Iranian oil in November, raising the prospect that Tehran will lose another major customer as U.S. sanctions hit. India and Iran have long-standing historical and…
US approves $330m military sale to Taiwan
The US risks more tensions with China over the arms deal with Taiwan. Taiwan is a self-ruling state which China claims as a part of its territory under the ‘One China’ policy. The United States did…
IL&FS cause liquidity crunch
The risking risk of loan default by the Infrastructure Leasing & Financies Services Limited firm raises concerns about market stability, which will be affected by the company’s failure to repay…
Fintech: for Millennials Only?
Fintech is widely seen as a disruptor of the traditional asset management industry with their heavy use of technology, low overhead and their millennial appeal. However, it remains to be seen if…
‘Special Vehicle’ to facilitate business with Iran
The European Union said late Monday that it would establish a special payment channel to allow European and other companies to legally continue financial transactions with Iran while avoiding…
Is Bitcoin Actually Innovative?
Bitcoin’s trading frenzy and rising prices have attracted a great deal of attention and lured an increasing number of investors. However, widespread adoption will require true convenience and…
The 73rd UN General Assembly Debate
Leaders from around the world will meet in New York on September 25th for the Annual General Debate at the United Nations. Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Myanmar'…
World Oil demand to peak at 104.4mn bpd: UNIPEC
China International United Petroleum & Chemicals Co., Ltd. (UNIPEC) announced that the world oil demand will peak at 104.4 million barrels per day (bpd) in the mid-2030s. This is up from the…
Uganda in high alert over Ebola
Authorities in Uganda are on high alert after the Democratic Republic of Congo on Friday confirmed a case of Ebola on its border with Uganda. The Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) is a severe illness in…
South Africa’s Economic Rescue
South Africa is in a recession for the first time since the financial crisis of 2008. The President’s platform has been in economic recovery since he began his term, but he has failed to revitalize…
Maldivian opposition declares victory
Maldives opposition presidential candidate Ibrahim Mohamed Solih declared victory in the country's presidential elections on Sunday. The vote, seen as a referendum on democracy, will decide whether…
Sino-US Trade War Alarms Japan
The recent trade tensions between the U.S. and China has been escalating, with detrimental effects on Japan and other countries that trade extensively with the two. Manufacturers in Japan are…
Pompeo promises action against Venezuela
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo vowing to take a "series of actions" against the government of Nicolas Maduro in the “best interest” of Venezuelans. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela is located in…
Germany approves arms sales to Saudi Arabia
The German government has approved the delivery of controversial weapons systems to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Jordan, despite a January ban on arms sales to countries embroiled in…
Trump hails ‘diplomatic success’ with North Korea
The US leader now boasts of his friendly, working relationship with North Korean strongman Kim Jong Un. This comes just one year after President Donald Trump threatened Pyongyang with “fire and fury…
Mike Pompeo condemns China’s treatment of Uyghurs
The United States denounced China's treatment of its Uighur Muslims in unusually strong terms, adding to a growing list of disputes in increasingly turbulent relations between the two powers. The…
White House unveils new cyber security policy
President Trump’s National Cyber Strategy identifies bold new steps the Federal Government will take to protect America from cyber threats and strengthen American capabilities in cyberspace. National…
Burundi to quit UNHRC
Burundi has threatened to quit the United Nations Human Rights Council over perceived politicisation following a report pointing to crimes against humanity in the country. The country has also sued…