Tag: News
Media network CNN says Amazon sells fake and dangerous kids’ products
CNN investigated Amazon's marketplace, revealing a potentially hazardous 4-in-1 baby car seat that fails safety standards and is sold at a significantly reduced price, using unauthorized images to attract buyers.
Putin Claims Russia Leads US in Hypersonic Weapons
On December 28, 2019, Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed that Russia has surpassed the United States in the development of hypersonic weapons, citing their unique…
Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick to resign from ride-hailing giant board
Paris, December 28, 2019 — cyberinktimes.com — Uber’s co-founder and former
CEO Travis Kalanick is set to step down from the board of directors of...
Hong Kong protesters returned to streets on Christmas Day
Hong Kong, December 27, 2019 — cyberinktimes.com — Shouting popular slogans
"Liberate Hong Kong” and “Revolution of our times,” hundreds of protesters
in Hong Kong once...
Global stock markets slip on Christmas Eve
London, December 27, 2019 — cyberinktimes.com — With numerous major global markets
closed for Christmas, the equity markets across the globe mostly slipped in a...
Tesco Halts Chinese Supplier Over Prison Labor Note
For now, Christmas cards from Tesco are sitting in warehouses and on store shelves with a question mark over them. The British supermarket chain has halted prod
Tesco Supplier Denies Forced Prison Labor Claims
On December 26, 2019, Zhejiang Yunguang Printing, a Chinese supplier for British supermarket chain Tesco, denied allegations that it used forced prison labor to produce…
Croatia Schedules January 5 Presidential Runoff After Split Vote
Croatia is set to hold a runoff election for the presidential post on January 5, 2020, after no candidate won a majority of votes in…
US study finds massive errors in face recognition
A Critical Flaw in American Security Technology The United States government recently released findings that expose significant errors within widely deployed facial recognition systems. Published…
Canada condemns Russia and China over vetoed Syria aid
Syria, December 24, 2019 — cyberinktimes.com — The Government of Canada and
other countries involved in the United Nations Security Council condemned
Russia and China for leading...
Russia, China Veto UN Syria Aid for 12-Month Extension
Russia and China's veto of the UN Security Council resolution on Syria aid, cast December 20, was not a surprise. It was a pattern repeating. The two permanent
Scott Morrison’s Hawaii Holiday Sparks Fire Fury
A Prime Minister's Hawaiian Holiday and the Cost of Misreading a Nation's Mood
It was a radio host, Kyle Sandilands, who broke the news on 19 December 2019. Th
British grocery chain Tesco ends production at Chinese factory over forced...
British grocery chain Tesco stops production at a Chinese factory after a young girl found a message allegedly written by foreign prisoners claiming forced labor in Shanghai Qinqpu prison.
German cabin crew union threatens Lufthansa airlines with strikes after Holidays
December 24, 2019 — cyberinktimes.com — Excluding the days of merriment, German flight attendants’ union UFO said it might
stage strikes against Lufthansa, the flag...
Australian PM Scott Morrison faces anger for taking Holiday amid bushfire...
Australia, December 24, 2019 — cyberinktimes.com —
Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison has faced criticisms after taking a vacation as bushfires raged in their...
World Bank President urges lawmakers to prioritize debt management to avert...
December 23, 2019 — cyberinktimes.com — As the World Bank warns a
‘global wave of debt,’ its President, David Malpass stressed that “debt
management and transparency...
Robocash’s license revoked for operating unauthorized branches—SEC
Philippines, December 23, 2019 — cyberinktimes.com — The Securities
and Exchange Commission (SEC) of the Philippines revoked the license of Robocash Finance
Corporation for running several branches...
SEC Revokes Robocash License Over Unauthorized Branches
When a Russian-backed lender sprouted physical branches faster than Philippine regulators could track them, the outcome was nearly written in advance. The Secur
Bank of England Press Audio Hacked for Hedge Funds
The Bank of England's press conference audio feed was hacked and accessed by high-speed traders minutes before its scheduled broadcast on December 23, 2019, giving…
SHARP FACTS ABOUT SCISSORS: Ancient Egyptian Invention, Modern Versatile Tool
Egypt, December 23, 2019 — cyberinktimes.com —
S-C-I-S-S-O-R-S are one of the
most versatile tools ever invented. Big thanks to the brilliant mind in Egypt
who...
“Smear campaign” against Emirati products shut by Dubai
Dubai, December 20, 2019 — cyberinktimes.com — The Dubai Media Office (DMO) has forcefully shut what it considered as a systematic smear campaign against...
UK financial system threatened by climate change
The Bank of England is implementing rigorous climate stress tests to assess and manage potential economic impacts of environmental challenges, highlighting the interconnection between economic stability and climate change risks.
House Impeaches Trump on Party-Line 230-197 Abuse Vote
On December 18, 2019, the Democratic-controlled House of Representatives voted to impeach President Donald Trump on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress…
Former Malaysian PM Najib speaks up on alleged link to 1MDB...
Malaysia, December 19, 2019 — cyberinktimes.com — For the first time since his alleged involvement in the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) scandal in April,...
