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Published on April 13, 2021 - 04:38 GMT

US and China deploy plane carriers in South China Sea as Philippines prepares for joint workouts

Meanwhile, the US and Philippines were preparing for joint drills as the US secretary of defense proposed ways to deepen military cooperation between Washington and Manila after China massed vessels in disputed waters. China’s state-run Global Times on …

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Published on April 13, 2021 - 04:38 GMT

Iran: Mysterious blackout threatens to undermine nuclear talks

Newly inaugurated centrifuges at Iran’s Natanz facility, a centerpiece of the country’s contentious nuclear program, appeared to have been badly damaged in Sunday’s incident, which Tehran has described as an act of “nuclear terrorism.” Israel’s army chief …

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Published on April 13, 2021 - 04:38 GMT

Jeff Bezos endorsed greater company tax charges. But it surely will not price him a lot

Hardly any other company leaders have come out in support of Biden’s plan. But it’s a relatively easy plan for Bezos to get behind: His company pays nowhere close to the current 21% corporate tax rate, let alone the 28% rate Biden is pitching. According to …

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Published on April 13, 2021 - 04:38 GMT

Automotive-making nightmare might be getting a repair, because of Intel

CEO Pat Gelsinger told Reuters on Monday that Intel is in talks with companies that design chips for carmakers about manufacturing those chips in its factories. Intel (INTC) could be producing the chips within six to nine months, he said. That increased …

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Published on April 13, 2021 - 04:38 GMT

Bitcoin and taxes: Cryptocurrencies could also be digital, however they’ve real-world tax penalties

Virtual currencies are taxed as property, or as an investment, when you sell them. And using them to buy something counts as selling. If you’re paid in bitcoin, on the other hand, that will be treated as taxable income to you. Indeed, almost every …

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Published on April 9, 2021 - 19:36 GMT

Costco’s meals courts have a cult following. Now they’re making a comeback

Costco shut down seating areas in food courts when the pandemic spread through the United States last March. It pared back the menu to hot dogs and pizza for takeout only. Signs of life started to emerge in the summer when the chicken bake returned. Now, …

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Published on April 9, 2021 - 19:36 GMT

Northern Eire riots: What’s behind the latest violence in Northern Eire?

On March 29, police officers were targeted in a petrol bomb attack in a predominately unionist area of Tullymore, in Derry/Londonderry, after an attempt to break up a crowd of approximately 40 people. For five nights, similar scenes unfolded in the city. …

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Published on April 9, 2021 - 19:36 GMT

Archaeologists uncover 3,000 year-old ‘misplaced’ metropolis in Egypt

Written by By Mia AlbertiJack Guy, CNN A group of archaeologists has found the largest ancient city ever discovered in Egypt, dating back 3,000 years. The city, named “The Rise of Aten,” was discovered under the sand on the western bank of Luxor, lead …

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Published on April 9, 2021 - 16:28 GMT

The obituary of Prince Philip

He will be remembered for his charitable work, his dedication to public service and, of course, his mischievous and controversial sense of humor.  Phillip once jokingly referred to himself as “the world’s most experienced plaque unveiler.” But as a child …

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Published on April 9, 2021 - 16:28 GMT

Not less than 125 useless as rival teams conflict in Sudan’s West Darfur, medical group says

The violence has continued in El Geneina city, the capital of West Darfur state, for a sixth day in a row, the medical group said. “This is by far the biggest wave of violence in Darfur (since the 2020 peace agreement was reached,)” a doctor working in …

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Published on April 9, 2021 - 16:28 GMT

Russian forces are massing on Ukraine’s border. Bluff or not, Putin is taking part in with hearth

This is the paradox around Russia’s visible buildup in its west, not far from the Ukrainian border. Were Moscow trying to reverse the military stalemate around the Donbas separatist region — that it truncated from Ukraine in 2014 — would it want to …

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Published on April 9, 2021 - 16:28 GMT

Japanese docs carry out world’s first dwelling donor lung transplant to a Covid-19 affected person

Kyoto University Hospital said the woman underwent an 11-hour operation by a 30-strong medical team on Wednesday to transplant lung tissue from her husband and son.But the Kyoto hospital said this case was the first in which lung tissue had been …

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Published on April 8, 2021 - 11:22 GMT

Myanmar London embassy: Ambassador to the UK says he is locked out of constructing in ‘coup’

Ambassador Kyaw Zwar Minn — who last month broke ranks with his country’s military junta — told CNN he tried to gain access to the embassy on Wednesday for several hours but was unable to enter. Several of his staff were still inside the building, and were …

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Published on April 8, 2021 - 11:22 GMT

Jordan’s king breaks silence after royal drama grips the nation

The saga began over the weekend, when Jordanian authorities detained around 15 people, including a high-profile political figure and at least one member of the royal family. A popular prince, Hamzah bin Al Hussein, claimed to have been have been placed …

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Published on April 8, 2021 - 11:22 GMT

Northern Eire riots: Bus torched in additional Belfast violence as British and Irish leaders name for calm

In a statement, Irish Taoiseach Micheal Martin condemned the violence and “attacks on police,” adding the “only way forward is to address issues of concern through peaceful and democratic means.” “Now is the time for the two Governments and leaders on all …

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Published on April 8, 2021 - 11:22 GMT

Jeff Bezos comes out in assist of elevated company taxes

Amazon (AMZN) CEO Jeff Bezos said in a statement Tuesday that the company is “supportive of a rise in the corporate tax rate.” “We support the Biden Administration’s focus on making bold investments in American infrastructure,” Bezos said. “Both Democrats …

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Published on April 8, 2021 - 11:22 GMT

Jamie Dimon sounds the alarm on the way forward for American prosperity

“Unfortunately, the tragedies of this past year are only the tip of the iceberg — they merely expose enormous failures that have existed for decades and have been deeply damaging to America,” Dimon wrote, adding that the nation was “totally unprepared” for …

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Published on April 8, 2021 - 11:22 GMT

Milk-free Milo and meatless ‘pork’: Nestlé, Not possible and different manufacturers wager large on plant-based meals in Asia

The product is one of Nestlé’s newest plant-based inventions, and it will be launched in the region this week, the company told CNN Business. Starting Thursday, the drink will hit supermarkets in Malaysia, and the Swiss multinational plans to sell it in …

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Published on April 8, 2021 - 11:22 GMT

Taliban assault on covert US base in Afghanistan complicates Biden withdrawal choice

Rockets landed near Forward Operating Base Chapman, a classified US military installation in eastern Afghanistan, and wounded seven civilians outside the base, according to a US official familiar with the details. During a second attack, a water tower was …

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Published on April 8, 2021 - 11:22 GMT

How some folks can find yourself residing at airports for months — even years — at a time

Editor’s Note — The views expressed in this commentary are solely those of the writer. CNN is showcasing the work of The Conversation, a collaboration between journalists and academics to provide news analysis and commentary. The content is produced solely …

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