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Google's bid to battle Amazon hits hurdle as Walmart leaves it high and dry
Losing Walmart, the world's largest retailer, is a blow for Google. Walmart has emerged as one of Amazon's main e-commerce competitors
 "Google's bid to battle Amazon hits hurdle as Walmart leaves it high and dry")
Halal internet? This browser promises to be compliant with Islamic values
SalamWeb relies on community-vetted content filters that mark web pages as appropriate, neutral or inappropriate, while warning users when they approach sites with gambling or pornography
 "Halal internet? This browser promises to be compliant with Islamic values")
Amid delayed insolvency process, Cantor, SC Lowy eye India's bad loans
Indian banks' bad debt problem, second in the world only to Italy, offer opportunities for a potentially lucrative form of investing known as merger arbitrage
 "Amid delayed insolvency process, Cantor, SC Lowy eye India's bad loans")
Do flying cars have a future? Just look at helicopters for a clue
Flying cars may have their share of whizz-bang charm for those who can afford them. For the rest of us, more down-to-earth solutions look a lot more attractive
 "Do flying cars have a future? Just look at helicopters for a clue")
Tesco set to cut about 15,000 jobs across 732 larger stores, says report
Chief Executive Officer Dave Lewis is expected to update Tesco staff early this week and will be forced to go through redundancy negotiations, the report said
 "Tesco set to cut about 15,000 jobs across 732 larger stores, says report")
Bank of England blocks Nicolas Maduro's $1.2 billion gold withdrawal
EU takes sides against Maduro in Venezuela's power struggle
 "Bank of England blocks Nicolas Maduro's $1.2 billion gold withdrawal")
Trade war to get more complex? WTO may investigate Trump's tariffs on China
China's dispute alleges US tariffs violate WTO's most favoured nation provision because the measures fail to provide the same tariff treatment that the US offers to imports of all other WTO members
 "Trade war to get more complex? WTO may investigate Trump's tariffs on China")
As Europe's drivers ditch diesel, oil market hands them a lucky break
Once the dominant choice for Europe's car buyers, diesel's recent decline can be traced to the Dieselgate scandal in late 2015
 "As Europe's drivers ditch diesel, oil market hands them a lucky break")
Trump's cost-sharing demands raise fears of US troops pullback from S Korea
The dispute is among several issues weighing on the relationship as Trump prepares for a second summit with Kim Jong Un next month
 "Trump's cost-sharing demands raise fears of US troops pullback from S Korea")
How an Italian populist leader plans to oust Merkel as Europe's anchor
While EU government leaders wield broad powers, the new crop of European lawmakers will have a say in shaping the European Commission, the bloc's executive arm, and thus influence policy
 "How an Italian populist leader plans to oust Merkel as Europe's anchor")
Indian bonds face a familiar foe with elections just round the corner
Investors have turned skittish about the health of India's finances amid signs that Centre is ready to sacrifice fiscal discipline as it weighs an aid package to appease farmers, a key voting block
 "Indian bonds face a familiar foe with elections just round the corner")
Will robotaxis really take off? The flying-car future looks like a dystopia
Flying cars may have their share of whizz-bang charm for those who can afford them. For the rest of us, more down-to-earth solutions look a lot more attractive
 "Will robotaxis really take off? The flying-car future looks like a dystopia")
Mueller's arrest of Roger Stone may have serious implications for Trump
Roger Stone was arrested by FBI agents Friday on charges of lying to Congress, obstructing a probe and witness tampering
 "Mueller's arrest of Roger Stone may have serious implications for Trump")
A water crisis is brewing between South Asia's arch-rivals India, Pakistan
Pakistan, India and Afghanistan are among the world's eight most water-stressed countries
 "A water crisis is brewing between South Asia's arch-rivals India, Pakistan")
Amazon mulls building physical shops in London to expand retail presence
The Amazon stores will be built in London or counties including Surrey, Kent, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Essex and Middlesex
 "Amazon mulls building physical shops in London to expand retail presence")
Why Priyanka Gandhi's entry into politics could haunt Modi in 2019 polls
Long overshadowed by her older brother, the younger Gandhi is a fixture in the backrooms of Indian politics
 "Why Priyanka Gandhi's entry into politics could haunt Modi in 2019 polls")
Stuck in trade war, tech firms pitch the promise of innovation at Davos
Global leaders and technology chieftains agreed on the need for stricter government oversight, after a year that featured privacy scandals at Facebook Inc. and a broad reckoning of the tech industry
 "Stuck in trade war, tech firms pitch the promise of innovation at Davos")
How the British Parliament can wrest control of Brexit from Theresa May
Liberal Democrat leader Vince Cable is asking for the government to prepare for another Brexit referendum
 "How the British Parliament can wrest control of Brexit from Theresa May")
Here's why investor Mobius thinks India is a 'great' option for investment
Venezuela would be interesting if there's regime change, Mobius also said.
 "Here's why investor Mobius thinks India is a 'great' option for investment")
How India, China can gain from Trump's move to hurt Venezuelan oil industry
US sanctions may mean more supply becomes available for the OPEC producer's other big customers: China and India
 "How India, China can gain from Trump's move to hurt Venezuelan oil industry")