A man crosses a road during morning rush hours after the government eased restrictions following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, near a densely populated residential area in Jakarta, Indonesia, July 8, 2020. JAKARTA: Indonesia reported its biggest single-day increase in coronavirus infections on Thursday (Jul 9), with almost half […]
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HONG KONG: Hong Kong reported 42 new coronavirus cases on Thursday (Jul 9), of which 34 were locally transmitted, marking the second consecutive day of a jump in local infections and fuelling fears of renewed community spread. The total number of cases in the global financial hub since late January […]
Photos have been released for the first time in years showing a group of rare gorillas in the mountains of southern Nigeria, conservationists say. Only 300 Cross River gorillas are known to live in the wild, making them the most endangered sub-species. But the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) says this […]
The UFC’s “Fight Island” venue comes into operation on Saturday as UFC 251 takes place in Abu Dhabi, with three title fights and a set of health and safety measures in place due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. REUTERS: The UFC’s “Fight Island” venue comes into operation on Saturday as […]
Huawei’s business has been hit by international sanctions, but the world needs Huawei more than it realises, says IMD Business School’s Mark Greeven. LAUSANNE, Switzerland: Huawei has launched their best phone yet, the P40 Pro+, but few outside of China are willing to buy it. It is hands-down the best […]
LONDON: Aston Martin’s first sport utility vehicle rolled off the production line on Thursday (Jul 9), key to hopes of a turnaround at the luxury carmaker which has seen changes in management and ownership over the last few months amid a torrid performance. Popular for being James Bond’s carmaker of […]
On the night of June 18, Wirecard AG’s new compliance chief stayed up late at his office in the company’s low-rise headquarters in the Munich suburb of Aschheim to pore over the payment firm’s books. FRANKFURT: On the night of Jun 18, Wirecard AG’s new compliance chief stayed up late […]
Japan’s Fast Retailing Co , owner of casual clothing brand Uniqlo, lowered its outlook for the year as the coronavirus pandemic wreaked havoc on its global fashion business. TOKYO: Japan’s Fast Retailing Co , owner of casual clothing brand Uniqlo, lowered its outlook for the year as the coronavirus pandemic […]
Four times Tour de France champion Chris Froome will leave Team INEOS at the end of the season, the team said in a statement on Thursday. LONDON: Britain’s most decorated road cyclist Chris Froome will leave Team INEOS at the end of the season, ending a long association with the […]
Samsung executive vice president Woojune Kim said the company was in active commercial discussions with European operators to supply network equipment, and was investing its resources in 4G, 5G and 6G rather than legacy technology. LONDON: Samsung executive vice president Woojune Kim said the company was in active commercial discussions […]