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Ukraine needs more than a $30 billion arsenal for counterstrike on Russia

A dramatic breakthrough similar to Ukraine's Kharkiv offensive last year could help bring an early end to an invasion that's disrupted energy and grain markets, fueling cost-of-living crises

Microsoft freezes salaries of full-time workers due to economic uncertainty

The company will, however, consider raising rates for hourly workers while maintaining a bonus and stock award program without "overfunding" it, Nadella said without elaborating

Larsen & Toubro bets on $1.5 bn return from push to electric vehicles

L&T Technology Services Ltd., whose customers include BMW AG and Airbus SE, wants to accelerate growth after recording sales of $1 billion

Adani Enterprises to consider stock sale months after short-seller turmoil

Adani Enterprises Ltd., the Indian tycoon's flagship, said in a statement on Wednesday it's holding a May 13 board meeting to consider selling stock

Volkswagen's annual meeting hit by protests over climate strategy, China

While weathering criticism over its China presence, VW is dealing with the pressing task of stemming a slide in market share in its biggest market

Nissan in talks to boost its UK plant as Renault haggling continues

The UK has been struggling to attract investment from the auto industry in the aftermath of Brexit

Electric bikes are breaking through in Germany, Europe's carmaking capital

Battery-powered two-wheelers will outsell traditional bikes in Germany for the first time in 2023, according to projections from the country's industry group

Citigroup plans to debut new credit card for use with multiple retailers

It puts customers in control of how they want to finance purchases, Kartik Mani, chief executive officer of the bank's retail-services division, said in an interview

Pakistan keen to pay for more Russian oil imports with Chinese Yuan

Pakistan's first cargo of Russian oil will arrive within a month, and was purchased at a discount, a spokesman in the energy ministry's petroleum division said in response to questions

Bad loan firms call for rule change to open up sector to new players

The proposed changes would increase the types of entities who trade instruments called Security Receipts, which are backed by non-performing loans

Imran Khan to face Pakistan court after his arrest sparks violence

The arrest came a day after Pakistan's military issued a rare statement blasting Khan for repeating allegations that a senior military officer was behind his assassination attempt last year

India renews call for chipmakers as Anil Agarwal's $19 billion plan drags

India is joining countries including the US in trying to boost chip output to reduce reliance on expensive imports and dependence on Taiwan and China

Wendy's turns to AI-powered chatbots, automation for drive-thru orders

Wendy's is one of several restaurants incorporating AI and automation to improve customer service

Goldman, Microsoft, Cboe and others team up to launch blockchain network

Participants in the Canton Network, which will start testing some features in July, say the system offers better privacy and controls than currently available

For Netflix Inc, a Poorer Consumer Isn't Necessarily Bad

To start with, the less money people have, the more likely they are to stay home, where movie-streaming became such a popular form of entertainment during the pandemic

Boeing wins landmark order from Ryanair for 300 737 Max 10 jets

Boeing shares jumped as much as 3.7% in New York, while Ryanair, Europe's largest discount carrier, advanced 2.1% in Dublin

Tata group, IndiGo hold talks to snap up planes, airport slots of Go First

Pratt, a unit of Raytheon Technologies, has previously said the Go First matter is being considered by law courts.

Powell faces lowest public confidence for Fed chairman on record: Gallup

A Gallup poll released Tuesday shows 36% of US adults say they have a "great deal" or a "fair amount" of confidence that Federal Reserve chairman would do or recommend the right thing for the economy

Fox's $787.5 mn deal saved it from a long trial, says Lachlan Murdoch

Viewership of Fox News in prime time fell nearly 30% in the week after Carlson's dismissal, according to Nielsen data

Meta tests views-based creator payments to compete with rival TikTok

Meta forecasts it can close that monetization gap by the end of this year or early next year