Spain olive industry hit by US tariffs on EU products

New US tariffs affecting $7.5bn worth of European products have just come into effect. This is in response to what Washington calls illegal European Union subsidies for aircraft manufacturer Airbus. But the repercussions are being felt beyond the aviation industry including in Spain, where thousands of families depend on olive oil exports for their livelihoods. Al Jazeera’s Charlie Angela has … Read more

Festive offers: Indians are spending money on these products; Check latest online shopping trends

Jump in transactions can be attributed to juicy cashback offers on top of unmatched discounts given by eCommerce giants. More and more young people are becoming fashion conscious and gone are days when parents used to shop things of their choice for their kids. Take for example of Tanya Bhattacharjee (name changed), a student preparing … Read more

Samsung takes on home appliances with its Ikea-like modular fridge and more

Samsung has been making waves at IFA 2019 with its relaunched Galaxy Fold and compact 8K TV, but it didn’t show up at Europe’s biggest tech conference with only consumer electronics in tow. The company brought along a selection of appliances too, including some innovative concepts that could get techies excited about kitchen and home products. Beautiful fridges Samsung’s new … Read more

NSTC holds meet on protecting indigenous and traditional knowledge

A section of gathering attending the coordination meet of all the tribal bodies of Kohima unit held at the conference hall of Department of Science & Technology, Kohima on August 17. (Photo Courtesy: NSTC) Kohima, August 17 (MExN): Realizing the need to create awareness on how to protect the rich traditional heritage, the Nagaland Science & … Read more

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare gameplay on PS4 Pro looks sharp and visceral

Activision has released some new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare multiplayer gameplay, with 4K footage from being played on the PlayStation 4 Pro. The footage includes five different gameplay modes across five different maps, one of which is a nighttime version of another map. There’s roughly 24 minutes of gameplay, so you can get a … Read more

Trump raises the bar on Made in America products

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trumphas signed an executive order that raises the standards for products to be designated as Made in America, which will have a major impact on procurement of products by the federal and state government that runs into billions. “Today, I’m pleased to announce that we will begin our Buy American requirements, but even stronger. Currently, … Read more

A Five-Bedroom Apartment in a New Condo Conversion on Manhattan’s Upper West Side

The five-bedroom apartment is one of 13 luxury residences in a new condo conversion by Tamarkin Co. of a Beaux Arts former school on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. JOSHUA MCHUGH Listing of the Day Location: Upper West Side, Manhattan Price: $10.3 million This five-bedroom apartment is one of 13 luxury residences in a new condo conversion by … Read more

Trade war: India extends retaliatory tariff deadline on US products to June 16

The government on Tuesday again extended its deadline to impose retaliatory import duties on 29 US products, including almond, walnut and pulses, till June 16. A notification of the finance ministry said that implementation of increased customs duty on specified imports originating in the US has been postponed from May 16 to June 16 this … Read more

Deserted beaches, empty rooms: Easter blasts take a toll on Sri Lanka tourism

Sri Lanka’s $4.4 billion tourism industry is reeling from cancellations as travellers shun the sun and sand Indian Ocean island after multiple suicide bombings that killed over 250 people two weeks ago. Suspected suicide bombers from little-known Islamic groups in Sri Lanka attacked churches and luxury hotels in the country on Easter Sunday, killing worshippers, tourists and … Read more