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Unilever to cut a third of office jobs in Europe by end of 2025: Report

The report added that the cuts were a part of the cost-savings programme announced in March, which included as many as 7,500 layoffs

Unilever to cut a third of office jobs in Europe by end of 2025: Report
Updated On : 12 Jul 2024 | 5:48 PM IST

Apocalypse to begin in 2025, predicts Baba Vanga; know about her prophecies

Baba Vanga was a blind Bulgarian clairvoyant popular for her precognitive abilities. She predicts that humanity won't be totally wiped out until 5079, although the apocalypse will begin by 2025

Apocalypse to begin in 2025, predicts Baba Vanga; know about her prophecies
Updated On : 12 Jul 2024 | 5:26 PM IST

Data from around 109 mn US customer accounts illegally downloaded: AT&T

The U.S. telecom company said the FBI is investigating and at least one person has been arrested after AT&T call logs were copied from its workspace on a third-party cloud platform

Data from around 109 mn US customer accounts illegally downloaded: AT&T
Updated On : 12 Jul 2024 | 5:25 PM IST

Freezing for the future: US billionaires bet on cryonics for eternal life

As of now, 5,500 individuals have planned for cryogenic preservation, and 500 bodies are currently in storage

Freezing for the future: US billionaires bet on cryonics for eternal life
Updated On : 12 Jul 2024 | 5:24 PM IST

JPMorgan Chase profit jumps to $18.15 bn on higher investment banking fees

Investment banks have benefited from a resurgence in capital-raising activity both in debt and equities markets

JPMorgan Chase profit jumps to $18.15 bn on higher investment banking fees
Updated On : 12 Jul 2024 | 4:48 PM IST

China's iSpace rocket fails soon after launch, losing 3 weather satellites

Hyperbola-1 a 24-metre (79ft) high solid-fuel rocket produced by iSpace lifted off on Thursday from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in China's Gobi Desert

China's iSpace rocket fails soon after launch, losing 3 weather satellites
Updated On : 12 Jul 2024 | 4:38 PM IST

Essar Energy to set up Europe's 1st hydrogen-ready power plant in UK

The building of the power plant is a key part of EET's overall $3 billion of energy transition initiatives in the North West of England

Essar Energy to set up Europe's 1st hydrogen-ready power plant in UK
Updated On : 12 Jul 2024 | 4:10 PM IST

Israeli army admits October 7 failures, including slow response time

Report focused on the border community of Be'eri, where over 100 people were killed and more than 30 others taken hostage by Hamas

Israeli army admits October 7 failures, including slow response time
Updated On : 12 Jul 2024 | 4:09 PM IST

Taiwan tracks 18 Chinese military aircraft, 8 vessels near its territory

So far in July, the Taiwan's MND has detected Chinese military aircraft 294 times and naval ships 84 times

Taiwan tracks 18 Chinese military aircraft, 8 vessels near its territory
Updated On : 12 Jul 2024 | 3:49 PM IST

Solomon Islands and China strengthen ties, move worries US, Pacific allies

Move came at a time of major tensions between Washington and Beijing, and Solomons' tighter ties with China are seen as undermining influence of US and other traditional allies in Western Pacific

Solomon Islands and China strengthen ties, move worries US, Pacific allies
Updated On : 12 Jul 2024 | 3:03 PM IST

Laughter the best medicine in Japan: Local govt passes new health law

Explained: Japan's Yamagata prefecture's has introduced a new laughter ordinance aiming to promote better physical and mental health in the community

Laughter the best medicine in Japan: Local govt passes new health law
Updated On : 12 Jul 2024 | 2:59 PM IST

Taiwan Prez Lai Ching thanks Micron CEO for his trust, investment in island

Lai thanked Mehrotra for showing trust and support for Taiwan in video released by the president's office

Taiwan Prez Lai Ching thanks Micron CEO for his trust, investment in island
Updated On : 12 Jul 2024 | 2:57 PM IST

Imran Khan's PTI wins 20 extra reserved seats in Pakistan's parliament

Under Pakistan's election rules, parties are allocated 70 reserved seats - 60 for women, 10 for non-Muslims - in proportion to the number of seats they win

Imran Khan's PTI wins 20 extra reserved seats in Pakistan's parliament
Updated On : 12 Jul 2024 | 2:48 PM IST

Japan punishes defence officials for mishandling sensitive data, misconduct

Defence Minister Minoru Kihara apologised, saying the problems significantly damages the public trust for the ministry and Japan's defence forces, and added about being aware of his responsibility

Japan punishes defence officials for mishandling sensitive data, misconduct
Updated On : 12 Jul 2024 | 2:38 PM IST

Our country's future must not depend on China's goodwill: Taiwan minister

Chui-cheng said that China's propaganda and threats were the root cause of the air of uncertainty across the state of Taiwan Strait

Our country's future must not depend on China's goodwill: Taiwan minister
Updated On : 12 Jul 2024 | 2:37 PM IST

Landslide sweeps 2 buses on Central Nepal highway, many suspected missing

As per reports, there were 24 people onboard the bus that was heading to Kathmandu and 41 people were travelling in another bus

Landslide sweeps 2 buses on Central Nepal highway, many suspected missing
Updated On : 12 Jul 2024 | 2:00 PM IST

Biden's Hollywood break-up: Celebrities say it's time for a change

Despite lacking Barack Obama's star power, US President Joe Biden has consistently enjoyed support from A-list celebrities, particularly from the older generation

Biden's Hollywood break-up: Celebrities say it's time for a change
Updated On : 12 Jul 2024 | 1:36 PM IST

Israel-Gaza war should end now, Israel must not occupy Gaza: Prez Biden

Biden in late May detailed a proposal of three phases aimed at achieving a ceasefire

Israel-Gaza war should end now, Israel must not occupy Gaza: Prez Biden
Updated On : 12 Jul 2024 | 1:12 PM IST

Nato summit showcases significant defence deals for RTX, Boeing, and others

Norway's Nammo and RTX's Raytheon business unit agreed to partner to build rocket motors

Nato summit showcases significant defence deals for RTX, Boeing, and others
Updated On : 12 Jul 2024 | 12:53 PM IST

Global electric vehicle sales up 13% in June, decline 7% in Europe

China accounted for over 60 per cent of the total, as rising availability of electric vehicles and strong sales by BYD contributed to an increase

Global electric vehicle sales up 13% in June, decline 7% in Europe
Updated On : 12 Jul 2024 | 12:40 PM IST