January2020
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Samsung Electronics to introduce new, innovative devices in San Francisco on Feb. 11
Jan 5, 2020Samsung Electronics said on Sunday that it will introduce new, innovative devices in San Francisco on Feb. 11, with the electronics giant widely expected to unveil its new foldable phone and a new version of its... -
Amazon.com to consider opening stores in Germany
Jan 5, 2020Amazon.com is considering opening stores in Germany, its second-biggest market after the United States, the ecommerce company’s head in the country was quoted as saying on Saturday. “The fact is that we know that customers shop... -
Shares of Saudi Aramco down 1.7% in late afternoon trade on Sunday
Jan 5, 2020Shares of Saudi Aramco were down 1.7% in late afternoon trade on Sunday, hitting 34.55 riyals ($9.21) per share, its lowest level since it started trading last month after a record initial public offering (IPO). The... -
Daimler AG to recall 744,000 Mercedes-Benz vehicles in the United States
Jan 5, 2020German automaker Daimler AG said on Saturday it will recall 744,000 Mercedes-Benz vehicles in the United States from the 2001 through 2011 model years because the sunroof glass panel could detach and pose a hazard. The... -
Petrol and diesel prices rose in India for the fourth straight day on Sunday
Jan 5, 2020Petrol and diesel prices rose for the fourth straight day on Sunday as global oil prices jumped after the US killed a top Iranian general, fanning fresh fears of conflict in the crude-rich Middle East. Retail... -
Japan orders tighter immigration procedures after Ghosn flees country
Jan 5, 2020Japan on Sunday said it would tighten immigration measures after former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn fled the country while on bail, its first official response to an astonishing escape that has transformed the executive into an... -
Iran called Trump as ‘terrorist in a suit’ after attack threat
Jan 5, 2020Iran condemned Donald Trump on Sunday as a “terrorist in a suit” after the U.S. president threatened to hit 52 Iranian sites hard if Tehran attacks Americans or U.S. assets in retaliation for the killing of... -
Female directors reached record highs in 2019 Hollywood
Jan 5, 2020The number of women behind the camera on Hollywood movies jumped to record levels in 2019, with 12 directing top-grossing films including “Frozen II,” “Captain Marvel” and “Hustlers,” two studies showed on Thursday. Women made up...