Posts by Nathan Pine
Japan in talks with India to explore for rare earths, sources say
Published Tue, Mar 3, 2026 · 03:44 PM [NEW DELHI] Japan is in talks with India to jointly explore rare earth deposits in the desert state of Rajasthan, two people familiar with the discussions said, as Tokyo seeks to reduce reliance on China for supplies critical to magnet manufacturing. Last month, India’s Mines Minister G…
Read MoreShip insurers cancel war risk cover due to Iran conflict
Several tanker owners, oil majors and trading houses have since suspended shipments through the narrow waterway Published Mon, Mar 2, 2026 · 02:10 PM [SINGAPORE] Several marine insurers said that they are cancelling war risk cover for ships due to the conflict in Iran and the Gulf. Insurers, including Gard, Skuld, NorthStandard, the London P&I…
Read MoreNvidia forms alliance to make sure 6G networks embrace AI
The shift is vital for the future’s myriad connected devices and their complex network requirements Published Sun, Mar 1, 2026 · 03:53 PM [BARCELONA] Nvidia, the world’s most valuable company, is throwing its weight behind an effort to make sure the forthcoming 6G phone networks provide a strong platform for services and devices that take…
Read MoreDon Don Donki to shutter Downtown East outlet; March 15 will mark last day of operations
Published Sat, Feb 28, 2026 · 02:35 PM [SINGAPORE] Japanese retail chain Don Don Donki is closing its Downtown East outlet, with its last day of operations being March 15. Announcing the closure in a Facebook post on Feb 27, the retail giant thanked its customers for their support, saying: “We are truly grateful for…
Read MoreGolden Retriever’s ‘Emotional’ Fears Have Everyone Losing It: ‘Valid’
From household appliances to something far more surprising, one dog’s fear list has viewers doing a double-take. On TikTok, user @wally.meets.world shared a video of their “emotional” Golden Retriever and detailed his triggers, with small, noisy children ranking high among them. In the video, Wally’s owner ranks his fears from reasonable to “completely ridiculous,” beginning…
Read MoreBritish Airways owner IAG beats profit estimates as premium demand lifts earnings
It benefited from lower fuel costs and resilience on its core transatlantic routes Published Fri, Feb 27, 2026 · 03:59 PM [LONDON] British Airways owner IAG reported a better-than-expected annual profit on Friday (Feb 27), as it benefited from lower fuel costs and resilience on its core transatlantic routes, particularly for its premium services. European…
Read MoreRare earth shortages worsen in US aerospace, chips despite trade truce: sources
Engine makers are already struggling to meet demand for spare parts from airlines and higher production by planemakers Published Thu, Feb 26, 2026 · 02:22 PM [MONTREAL/BEIJING/WASHINGTON] Suppliers to US aerospace and semiconductor firms face worsening rare earth shortages, with two turning away some clients, industry insiders said, weeks before US President Donald Trump is…
Read MoreDeliveroo pulls out of Singapore after 10 years
[SINGAPORE] Food-delivery platform Deliveroo is exiting the Singapore market after a decade, with the final day of service set to be Mar 4. Parent company DoorDash said the decision is “not an indication of the business performance”. It will also be ceasing operations in Qatar, Japan and Uzbekistan across its Deliveroo and Wolt brands. In…
Read MoreRep. Brian Mast: Donald Trump Has Done the Impossible | Opinion
When President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address Tuesday evening, the entire world will be watching. What it will see is a president who did what many didn’t think was possible, a president who achieved incredible results because he understands that only through strength can we truly have peace. Since returning to office, President Trump has taken decisive action to restore America’s standing on the world stage and make…
Read MoreTrump seeks vows from tech executives to cover data centre costs
Published Tue, Feb 24, 2026 · 01:53 PM [WASHINGTON] White House officials are asking technology companies to pledge that their data centres won’t increase electricity prices and cause other burdens for consumers, according to two sources familiar with the initiative. The effort includes pressing technology executives to sign non-binding compacts vowing that their companies would…
Read MoreBritBox To Stream ‘A Woman of Substance’ Starring Brenda Blethyn In The U.S.
EXCLUSIVE: BritBox has swooped for A Woman of Substance and will show the new adaptation of Barbara Taylor Bradford’s multi-million bestselling novel in the U.S. The rags-to-riches drama is for Channel 4 in the UK and stars Brenda Blethyn (Vera) and Jessica Reynolds (Outlander). A 1980s miniseries based on the book and starring Jenny Seagrove…
Read MoreWarner Bros International Television Production Locks Down Slate Featuring Court Room Battles, Artemis Moon Mission & L.S. Lowry; ‘FBoy Island’ Spin-Off Also Showcased
EXCLUSIVE: Who Do You Think You Are? producer Wall to Wall is providing three of Warner Bros International Television Production‘s debuting titles at the London TV Screenings this week. An FBoy Island franchise extension is also debuting. Leanne Klein’s London-based production house is behind Channel 4’s British legal system format See You in Court, for…
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