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DGCA report: 51 safety violations at Air India

NEW DELHI – India’s aviation watchdog, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has identified a total of 51 safety violations at Air India in its 2025 annual audit, including seven serious “Level I” breaches that must be corrected by … Continue reading DGCA report: 51 safety violations at Air India

Trump and South Korea Seal Tariff Deal: 15 percent

WASHINGTON/SEOUL — The United States and South Korea have reached a high-stakes trade agreement that defuses a potential tariff escalation and opens the door to significant South Korean investments in the U.S. economy. The deal, announced by former U.S. President … Continue reading Trump and South Korea Seal Tariff Deal: 15 percent

8.7 Earthquake Triggers Pacific-Wide Tsunami Alerts

KAMCHATKA PENINSULA/TOKYO/ANCHORAGE – A powerful magnitude 8.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday morning, triggering tsunami waves between 3 and 4 meters along parts of the Russian Pacific coastline and setting off widespread tsunami warnings … Continue reading 8.7 Earthquake Triggers Pacific-Wide Tsunami Alerts

JD.com Confirms Acquisition Talks with MediaMarktSaturn

DÜSSELDORF/BEIJING – Chinese online retail giant JD.com is reportedly in advanced talks over a potential acquisition of Media Markt and Saturn, two of Germany’s leading electronics chains. As confirmed by parent company Ceconomy AG, negotiations are ongoing, with JD.com offering … Continue reading JD.com Confirms Acquisition Talks with MediaMarktSaturn

Tesla Locks In $16.5 B Deal with Samsung

AUSTIN/SEOUL – Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirmed today, July 28, that the automaker signed a staggering $16.5 billion chip supply agreement with Samsung Electronics, slated to run through 2033. Under the pact, Samsung’s new fabrication facility in Taylor, Texas, will produce … Continue reading Tesla Locks In $16.5 B Deal with Samsung