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Wrong Direction: Malaysian Airlines flight took a detour

Malaysian Airlines flight from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur flew in a slight detour during their christmas day flight. No accident occur during the event as the pilot managed to inform the ground control and stay under the radar all the time.

Dec 28, 2015 9:26 PM EST


Iran exports news halts 3-week run of price rise for oil

The trouble-hit Iran has reiterated that it'll take the exports to the pre-sanctions level after the sanctions are lifted. This has curbed the three-week streak of oil price rise. The oil price rose encouraging for the first time since April.

Dec 28, 2015 9:21 PM EST


The world’s first true hoverboard is now available to pre-order for $20 K

Spacecraft company Arca Space announced the world's first true hoverboard, the ArcaBoard. The fan-powered board can lift a person one foot off the ground.

Dec 28, 2015 4:22 AM EST


Afghanistan is Still The World's Largest Opium and Heroin Producer

Afghanistan is still the largest producer of opium in the world. Area where Taliban has a strong presence has been the main supplier for the world's opium.

Dec 28, 2015 4:14 AM EST


China passes new controversial anti-terrorism law

China’s legislature passed a controversial new anti-terrorism law that allow the government to request for sensitive information from technology firms. Among the information that could be requested includes encryption keys for individual data.

Dec 28, 2015 4:03 AM EST


Chipotle in Boston Reopen After Norovirus Outbreak

After a norovirus outbreak in its Beacon Street's restaurant in Boston earlier this month, Chipotle reopens the restaurant.

Dec 28, 2015 3:40 AM EST


Mexico's Pemex to slash down jobs in 2016

Mexico state-run oil major Petroleos Mexicanos (Pemex) may reduce jobs in 2016 as part of its restructuring plan. The company is keen on making partnerships along the production chain. Pemex may tap private capital for funding the business strengthening operations.

Dec 26, 2015 8:19 PM EST


JPMorgan alerts Japan Inc to brace up for ¥100/USD

The latest forecast form JPMorgan Chase & Co has alerted the Japanese industry to be ready for the rising Yen to ¥100/USD in 2016 from the current 121. However, it also said that the surge in currency value may not harm drastically. Contrary to this, another survey carried out by Nikkei Research for Reuters indicated yen would fall to 130 per dollar.

Dec 26, 2015 8:17 PM EST


Westinghouse is nearing a nuclear deal with India

Westinghouse Electric Co. expects to reach a deal with India by the end of next year to provide at least six nuclear reactors. The company is expected to build around 60 new nuclear reactors in the country.

Dec 26, 2015 8:11 PM EST


Starbucks upbeat on record gift card sales on Christmas Eve

American coffee chain Starbucks is bullish on gift card sales this Christmas Eve. It sold 2.5 million gift cards last year. Starbucks has associated with Swarovski for selling $200 gift cards including $50 worth coffee that have been encrusted with crystals.

Dec 26, 2015 8:08 PM EST


Australian man drags eBayto the court for unlisting his weed hat that stoked a political fire

An Australian man, Zaky Mallah is suing eBay for $30,000 (US$21,756) after it delisted the 'weed hat' he wore in ABC's panel dialogue program Q&A. His presence raised questions as in past, he was charged for terrorism. An eBay spokeswoman said that Mullah has been explained with the problems of the delisting for him to "address the issues".

Dec 26, 2015 8:00 PM EST


The new Airbus A350 XWB jet is designed to beat jetlag

Airbus has created a new aircraft that is designed to eliminate jetlag. The plane, A350 XWB, arrived in the U.S. last week.

Dec 26, 2015 7:47 PM EST