Technology EU lawmakers to probe ‘political’ Pegasus spyware use Strasbourg – The European Parliament on Thursday created a “committee of inquiry” to probe accusations over the use of Pegasus... Read more 10 Mar, 2022
Business Struggling Libyan potters showcase wares online Gharyan – The Libyan city of Gharyan sculpted a reputation for ceramics generations ago, but fragile demand is forcing potters... Read more 10 Mar, 2022
Technology Samsung Electronics suspends shipments to Russia Seoul – Samsung Electronics has suspended shipments to Russia over “geopolitical developments”, the firm said Saturday, as major firms... Read more 5 Mar, 2022
Technology Wartime investing: Why gold is outperforming Bitcoin and stocks Vladimir Putin’s decision for Russia to invade Ukraine sent shockwaves through investment markets. Stocks, oil, crypto, and every other... Read more 3 Mar, 2022
Technology ExxonMobil, Apple, Boeing latest US giants to cut ties with Moscow New York – Apple, ExxonMobil and Boeing announced Tuesday in rapid succession steps to withdraw or freeze business in Russia as... Read more 2 Mar, 2022
Technology Why LUNA returned 14,700% in 2021 Bitcoin and Ethereum are now household names. Those who know little else about the crypto world still recognise the... Read more 1 Mar, 2022
Technology Fake social media accounts aimed at Ukraine, says Meta San Francisco – Pro-Russia groups are orchestrating misinformation campaigns on social media, using fake profiles or hacked accounts to paint... Read more 28 Feb, 2022
Technology North Korea hails ‘significant’ test in satellite development Seoul – North Korea said it had carried out a test of “great significance” for developing a reconnaissance satellite, state... Read more 28 Feb, 2022
Countries Video game developers cash in on Africa’s booming mobile market Cape Town – Two manga-like avatars lock swords against a comic strip backdrop, as Alexander Poone explains the different worlds... Read more 25 Feb, 2022
Technology Germany wants to keep fuel motor cars, but get rid of petrol Le Bourget – Auto-making powerhouse Germany is opposed to a ban on internal combustion engines from 2035 provided they work... Read more 23 Feb, 2022