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Geopolitics

Cathay Pacific offers £20,000 Sydney to London flight amid disruption in Gulf

The Guardian – World · Europe

Hong Kong-based airline has business-class return listed at A$39,577, as travellers seek routes avoiding Middle EastBusiness live – latest updatesThe Hong Kong…

Geopolitics

Meta is increasing advertisers fee in Europe and reason is what had made Donald Trump 'very angry'

Times of India – World · India

Meta is passing on digital services taxes to advertisers in several European countries, including Austria, France, Italy, Spain, Turkey, and the UK. Starting J…

Startups

Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (March 10, 2026)

Your Story · India

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Tuesday, March 10, 2026.

Startups

Captain Fresh raises Rs 290 Cr from impact investor Blue Earth Capital

Your Story · India

Captain Fresh said it will use the debt funding to expand its distribution capabilities in global markets.

Geopolitics

Volkswagen Group profits take big hit on Porsche shift

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Strategic readjustment at Porsche, as well as dwindling sales in both main export markets, the US and China took a big bite out of VW's 2025 profits — which al…

Geopolitics

VW to cut 50,000 jobs amid Trump tariffs and falling Chinese sales

The Guardian – World · Europe

Car group reports 54% drop in pre-tax profits as it says Iran war could affect demand for Audi and Porsche brandsBusiness live – latest updatesEurope’s largest…

Geopolitics

Volkswagen to cut 50,000 jobs as profits drop

BBC News – World · Europe

Europe's largest carmaker said post-tax profits had dropped to their lowest level since 2016.

Startups

Building the marketplace of tomorrow: How Lowe’s is reshaping the future of home improvement

Your Story · India

As consumer expectations outpace traditional retail, Lowe’s Marketplace reveals how omnichannel ecosystems, intelligent technology, and partnerships are reshap…

Geopolitics

HSBC phases out work-from-home flexibility for frontline staff in Hong Kong

South China Morning Post – World · China

HSBC Holdings is phasing out its remote-work flexibility as it tightens its post-pandemic policy in Hong Kong, requiring frontline employees to be in the offic…

Tech & Startups

Apple now makes one in four iPhones in India: report

TechCrunch · US

Apple reportedly produced 55 million units in India last year, a shift accelerated as Apple faced growing uncertainty in China.

Geopolitics

Microsoft adds new tier to its Office suite, priced more that 50% higher, here's what it offers

Times of India – World · India

Microsoft unveils Microsoft 365 E7, a premium subscription at $99 per user monthly, a significant jump from E5. This new tier integrates advanced AI tools like…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong Airlines to raise fuel surcharges by up to 35% amid oil price surge

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong Airlines will raise its fuel surcharges by up to 35.2 per cent from Thursday amid soaring oil prices driven by escalating conflict in the Middle East…

Tech & Startups

Bluesky CEO Jay Graber Is Stepping Down

Wired · Global

Venture capitalist Toni Schneider will take over as interim CEO as Bluesky’s board of directors hunts for a permanent replacement.

Tech & Startups

Anthropic Claims Pentagon Feud Could Cost It Billions

Wired · Global

Executives at the AI startup say companies paused deal talks after the Trump administration labeled it a supply-chain risk, warning the fallout could cause a m…

Tech & Startups

Bluesky CEO Jay Graber steps down

TechCrunch · US

Graber explained that, as a more mature company, Bluesky needs a "seasoned operator focused on scaling and execution." Graber said she feels better suited to b…

Geopolitics

Golf club firm owned by Trump’s sons merges with drone manufacturer

The Guardian – World · Europe

Merger to take drone firm public is latest business move by Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr as father is in White HouseSign up for the Breaking News US email to…

Geopolitics

China’s CATL profit surges 42% as global market share soars to all-time high

South China Morning Post – World · China

Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd (CATL) reported a 42 per cent jump in net profit last year to 72.2 billion yuan (US$10.4 billion) on strong battery sales a…

Geopolitics

How this 65-Year-old woman from Patna built Rs 2.5 crore food empire in 5 years

Times of India – World · India

Facing initial disapproval, Devni Devi started a tiffin service from her kitchen at 59 to support her family. Despite societal judgment and personal sacrifices…

Startups

Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (March 9, 2026)

Your Story · India

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Monday, March 9, 2026. It is apt that the mom…

Tech & Startups

Flipkart moves its headquarters back to India ahead of IPO

TechCrunch · US

Flipkart's headquarters shift comes as the Walmart-backed e-commerce giant reaches about $30 billion in GMV.

Geopolitics

Yorkshire Water receives fresh funding despite sewage fines and pay row

The Guardian – World · Europe

Private equity group EQT to take 42% stake as supplier faces scrutiny over environmental record and CEO’s payBusiness live – latest updatesA leading European i…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong tycoon Adrian Cheng doubles down on tech in step with China’s 5-year plan

South China Morning Post – World · China

Adrian Cheng Chi-kong, former heir apparent to Hong Kong property giant New World Development (NWD), plans to spend more time in mainland China and increase hi…

Geopolitics

Gulf crisis: Air India adds flights to Europe & US to meet demand

Times of India – World · India

- Calculate monthly loan installments for accurate repayment planning. - Estimate SIP returns to track investment growth over time. - Determine PPF/FD matu…

Geopolitics

John Lewis to give update as staff hope for first annual bonus since 2022

The Guardian – World · Europe

JLP, which runs department store chain and Waitrose, to report its results for year to January on ThursdayWorkers at the John Lewis Partnership are expected to…

Geopolitics

Salesforce CEO on layoffs at Jack Dorsey’s Block: Company has its own issues

Times of India – World · India

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff dismissed Block's massive layoffs as company-specific issues, not an AI-driven jobs apocalypse. He argued AI boosts productivity wi…

Geopolitics

Tech oligarchs reshape humanity while billionaires of old seem quaint

The Guardian – World · Europe

From Gates to Musk and Altman, today’s ultra-rich steer AI and tech, raising questions about who decides the futureWhen Bill Gates became the first modern IT m…

Startups

Swiggy, magicpin, Zomato see food delivery regain growth momentum in December qtr

Your Story · India

India's top three food delivery players, Swiggy, magicpin, and Zomato, regained growth momentum in the October-December period after a period of slower expansi…

Geopolitics

Caffè Nero says growth is ‘steady’ but coffee prices are likely to rise

The Guardian – World · Europe

Founder of family-owned firm says it will pause acquisitions after takeover of 15 Compass Coffee stores in USCaffè Nero will continue opening new shops in the …

Geopolitics

Hong Kong firms rethink global operations amid Middle East turmoil

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong entrepreneurs with operations in the Middle East are recalibrating their global footprints to hedge against mounting geopolitical instability and los…

Startups

Health, safety, AI: test your business creativity with Edition 222 of our weekly quiz!

Your Story · India

This insightful feature from YourStory tests and strengthens your business acumen! Here are 5 questions to kick off this 222nd quiz. Ready?

Startups

How Basil built a premium kids brand in a Rs 60,000 Cr market loved by 1.5+ lakh families

Your Story · India

In this episode of the Prime Venture Partners Podcast, we sit down with Harini Rajagopalan and Mahesh Muraleedharan, founders of Basil, to unpack what it reall…

Tech & Startups

Google just gave Sundar Pichai a $692M pay package

TechCrunch · US

Most of it is tied to performance, including new stock incentives linked to Waymo and Wing, its drone delivery venture.

Tech & Startups

PopSockets founder David Barnett talks about building a viral business

TechCrunch · US

David Barnett, founder of PopSocket, stops by Equity to talk about scaling the business and what he's learned as a leader.

Geopolitics

UK recruiter emerges from insolvency for third time, avoiding millions owed in tax

The Guardian – World · Europe

Hampshire business seems to have benefited from ‘phoenixism’, which costs the taxpayer about £800m a yearA UK recruitment business has been acquired out of adm…

Geopolitics

OpenAI’s fund raising boom slows amid mounting debt

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Experts have begun to question the AI startup’s path forward amid surging financial needs and no profit plan.

Startups

Priya Agarwal Hebbar on why women are key to India’s mining and manufacturing future

Your Story · India

On International Women’s Day, Vedanta's Priya Agarwal Hebbar speaks about breaking barriers in the traditionally male-dominated mining sector, why women’s part…

Geopolitics

'Imperative for us to lead by example': Infosys makes four days a week compulsory for more employees

Times of India – World · India

Infosys is mandating junior employees (job level 6A and above) to work from the office at least four days a week, extending its previous policy. This move aims…

Geopolitics

From 2001: Beate Uhse, 81, Entrepreneur in the Business of Erotic Goods

The New York Times – World · US

She developed Europe’s biggest emporium of erotic goods and opened a three-story sex museum in Germany.

Geopolitics

JP Morgan CEO does not agree with 'work from home', says 4-day-week possible with AI

Times of India – World · India

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, previously skeptical of remote work, now sees AI as a potential game-changer, predicting it could shorten the work week to four…

Startups

Flipkart asks 300 employees to leave under its annual performance review

Your Story · India

These latest exits impact about 2% of Flipkart's current workforce. According to data available on Tracxn, Flipkart had over 15,000 employees as of August 2025…

Tech & Startups

Jack Dorsey Is Ready to Explain the Block Layoffs

Wired · Global

In an exclusive interview with WIRED, Block’s cofounder and CEO says he axed 40 percent of his workforce so that he can rebuild the company “as an intelligence…

Geopolitics

Axel Springer to buy Telegraph for £575m, elbowing aside Daily Mail owner

The Guardian – World · Europe

German owner of Bild and Die Welt is understood to have agreed all-cash deal for one of UK’s oldest newspapersBusiness live – latest updatesAxel Springer, the …

Geopolitics

BP’s new boss will earn at least £11.7m this year, more than double her predecessor

The Guardian – World · Europe

Meg O’Neill will be first woman to serve as CEO of 117-year-oil firm when joining from Woodside Energy in AprilThe incoming chief executive of BP will take hom…

Startups

Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (March 6, 2026)

Your Story · India

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Friday, March 6, 2026.

Startups

Omnichannel retailer Rozana bags Rs 290 Cr in Series B funding round led by BII

Your Story · India

The company plans to expand its retail network, enter new markets, strengthen technology infrastructure, expand product categories and develop private label of…

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