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Indonesian Aviation Industry Feels The Heat After Another Boeing Crash
January 12, 2021 12:01 AM AEDT| By Kunal SawhneyIn a tragic incident, a Boeing 737-500 of the Sriwijaya Air flight 182, carrying 62 people, including babies, children, and crew members, went missing on Saturday, 9 January 2021, just minutes after taking off. The flight was heading to the city of.....

Tech Giants Apple, Amazon, and Google suspend Twitter rival ‘Parler’ from their platform
January 11, 2021 06:36 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaSocial Network platform Parler has been banned by tech giants Apple, Amazon, and Google after the violent protest on Capitol Hill. The protest took the life of five people. About the US Capitol Hill Siege On Wednesday, the US President Donald Tru.....

Will Trump be impeached ahead of the Inauguration Day?
January 11, 2021 04:25 PM AEDT| By Edita Ivancevicwhich means that Mr Trump could be out of the office before the Inauguration Day. Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi announced that the Representatives would go ahead with the efforts of removing the current US President Donal....

A new Boeing crash. What’s ailing the Indonesian aviation industry?
January 11, 2021 01:05 PM AEDT| By Edita Ivancevicstories regarding poor weather conditions and maintenance at Indonesian airports. The Boeing 737-500 carrying 62 passengers and six flight crew disappeared from the radar four minutes after taking off from Jakarta, Indonesia, during the weekend....

Tesla Hits All-Time Highs; Should Crude Players Be Worried?
January 11, 2021 11:54 AM AEDT| By Kunal SawhneyDecember 2020 marked an important event in the history of the US stock market. Tesla, Inc.(NASDAQ: TSLA) was included in the list of S&P 500 with a market capitalisation of more than US$600 billion. It was historic because no company has ever m.....

How did renowned Australian lobster find its way back to local market?
January 10, 2021 03:48 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaAmid the scorching summer season, customers seem to be flocking to the local harbours. Indeed, a sight to behold since a rigid trade war with China has increased the pressure on local fishing industry. Aussies love seafood, boat trips, and champag.....

12 Surprising facts about Elon Musk, the maverick billionaire
January 10, 2021 03:07 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaElon Reeve Musk is originally from Pretoria, South Africa. His mother Maye Musk is a renowned model and dietitian, and his father Errol Musk is an electromechanical engineer. Elon Musk moved to Canada and the United States for education; however, h.....

How will WhatsApp’s new privacy policy impact users?
January 10, 2021 02:40 AM AEDT| By Kunal SawhneyRecently, WhatsApp introduced its new privacy policy, whipping up a storm across the globe. The updated terms and conditions have revealed how the messaging platform will share the user’s private data with Facebook, Inc. from 8 February 2021......

Elon Musk, World’s Richest Person, Once Lived On C$ 1 Food Budget
January 10, 2021 12:41 AM AEDT| By Kunal Sawhneyhim the richest human on the planet. After a year of Tesla stocks rallying off the charts, Elon Musk first beat Microsoft head Bill Gates to become the world’s second richest man in November. He then took over mantle of the world&....

Twitter, Facebook banning US President Trump, is it because of a power shift?
January 09, 2021 03:25 PM AEDT| By Kunal SawhneySocial media platforms are taking the strictest action against incumbent US President Donald Trump by banning him from their respective platforms. The latest being Twitter, which permanently suspended his account on 8 January 2021. After banning th.....

German carmaker Daimler voices dismay over Washington DC riots
January 09, 2021 02:19 PM AEDT| By Edita Ivancevicbility was good for economy and it hoped for a peaceful transition of power in US. German car manufacturer Daimler has expressed its disappointment over the riots in Washington DC. Wednesday saw a brutal assault on US democracy when a mob of Tru...

US Airlines ban alcohol on domestic flights after passengers created ruckus
January 09, 2021 12:10 AM AEDT| By Edita IvancevicRecent violent protests at the White House resulted in dangerous flying conditions for the passengers, as it was brought to the notice of the Association of Flight Attendants, an American union, which represents 17 airlines in the country. For tha.....

China hands death sentence to ex-banker over bribery charges
January 09, 2021 12:05 AM AEDT| By Edita IvancevicA former official of a state-owned bank in China was sentenced to death on bribery, bigamy, and corruption charges. Beijing’s drastic and rare move showed that China does not tolerate any serious corporate misconduct in the country. The sent.....

Social media giants ban President Trump Accounts
January 08, 2021 08:32 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaAfter the Capitol Hill violence on Wednesday condemned by the world leaders across the countries, the social media giants have come into the action. Facebook has announced banning Trump's account for at least until the incumbent President's term ge.....

Story of Elon Musk: A Dreamer's Journey to Becoming The World's Richest
January 08, 2021 05:25 PM AEDT| By Kunal Sawhney2020 was a blockbuster year for EV maker Tesla and its boss Elon Musk despite the COVID-19 blues. Continuing his winning streak, the outspoken maverick has entered the new year 2021 with a bang, becoming the world's richest person. Elon Musk overt.....

Why Simon and Schuster won’t publish Senator Josh Hawley’s book
January 08, 2021 03:43 PM AEDT| By Edita IvancevicFamous American publisher Simon and Schuster has decided against publishing Senator Josh Hawley’s latest book, as the Senator was one of the members who sought to overturn the President-elect Joe Biden’s victory. Hawley, a Republican S.....

Boeing Enters DPA in 737 MAX Probe, Agrees to Pay $2.5Bn
January 08, 2021 02:29 PM AEDT| By Kunal SawhneyThe United States Justice Department and the world's largest aerospace company Boeing have reached an agreement concerning a 737 MAX probe. The American conglomerate has agreed to pay USD 2.5 billion to settle a criminal charge of defrauding safety...

Calls grow for removal of Trump via 25th amendment or impeachment
January 08, 2021 01:31 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaThe tumultuous pictures coming from the US Capitol have forced the authorities and lawmakers of the US to ponder upon the impeachment of President Donald Trump prior to Joe Biden taking over as the next president. Violent and raucous scenes pla...

Shopify bans Trump-affiliated stores after Capital turmoil
January 08, 2021 12:58 PM AEDT| By Edita IvancevicThe e-commerce giant Shopify has decided to remove US President Donald Trump’s stores from its platform. The Canadian company pulled out all merchandise related to the sitting president as a response to recent riots in the US capital Washing.....

Tesla Boss Elon Musk Dethrones Jeff Bezos To Become World’s Richest Person
January 08, 2021 03:21 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaTesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA, TSLA:US) and SpaceX founder Elon Musk finally zoomed past Amazon Inc head Jeff Bezos, to earn the title of the richest person in the world. His net worth is now over US$ 185 billion. The near three-per cent jump in Tesla&rsqu...

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