Business Defence & Security

First British-Made Boxer armoured vehicle debuts

News Desk 02/02/2025

At International Armoured Vehicles Conference January 21, 2025, marked a historic moment for UK defence. The first British-made Boxer armoured vehicle was unveiled at the International Armoured Vehicles (IAV) Conference. UK Minister for Defence Procurement and Industry Maria Eagle was honoured

Defence & Security

US launches airstrike in Syria

News Desk 02/02/2025

Following fatal rocket attack The US military carried out an airstrike in Syria on February 1, 2025, in retaliation for a deadly rocket attack that killed at least five US soldiers and injured several others. The rocket attack, which occurred near a US base in northeastern Syria, is believed to have been launched by Iranian-backed […]

Design Lifestyle Watches

Luxurious loungewear for Lufthansa Allegris First Class

News Desk 01/02/2025

In collaboration with Sho Shibuya Lufthansa has unveiled an innovative addition to its newly launched Allegris First Class experience—exclusive loungewear created in collaboration with renowned Japanese artist Sho Shibuya. The limited-edition loungewear, set to be available on select Lufthansa flights beginning in February, offers passengers an elevated level of comfort

Watches

Watches and Wonders Geneva returns this April

Arnold Pinto 01/02/2025

Spotlight on the must-sees From April 1 to 7, 2025, the prestigious Watches and Wonders Geneva will return to the Swiss city. This year’s event will showcase the finest horology innovations from various renowned brands. With the addition of Bvlgari and six new independent brands, it promises to be an unmissable spectacle for watch enthusiasts and industry […]

Space

Airbus-built SpainSat NG-I satellite launched

Arnold Pinto 01/02/2025

For Spanish Armed Forces The first of two advanced Airbus satellites, SpainSat NG-I, has been successfully launched aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral, USA. The state-of-the-art satellite, designed to enhance secure communications for the Spanish Armed Forces, will enter service in the latter half of 2025, following its initial testing and commissioning phases.

Automotive

Lexus posts record 2024 global sales results

Arnold Pinto 01/02/2025

851,214 units sold Lexus has announced its 2024 global sales results, achieving a remarkable 851,214 units sold, a 103.3% increase compared to the previous year. The company attributed the exceptional growth to strong demand in key markets such as North America and Europe, alongside a recovery in the availability of parts, which supported the rise […]

Health

WHO warns of severe impact from funding pause for HIV programmes

News Editor 2 31/01/2025

Due to US action The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a grave warning regarding the immediate funding pause for HIV programmes in low- and middle-income countries, which provide critical access to life-saving antiretroviral therapy for more than 30 million people globally. The move threatens to undermine decades of progress in the fight against HIV, […]

Business Markets

India’s smartphone market posts 9% revenue growth in 2024

Arnold Pinto 31/01/2025

Driven by premium segment According to Counterpoint’s Monthly India Smartphone Tracker, the Indian smartphone market saw a significant surge in wholesale revenue in 2024, reaching a record high with a 9% year-on-year (YoY) increase. Despite a modest 1% YoY shipment increase, totalling 153 million units, the market shifted towards more expensive devices, driving up

Aviation Travel

Global air passenger demand reaches record high in 2024

Arnold Pinto 31/01/2025

December ended on a high note The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has revealed that global air passenger demand in 2024 reached unprecedented levels, marking a significant milestone for the aviation industry. According to IATA’s latest full-year and December 2024 passenger market performance report, air traffic grew by 10.4% compared to 2023, surpassing

Tech

Oman, South Africa, and Saudi Arabia get new C4IR establishments

Arnold Pinto 31/01/2025

Harnessing advanced technologies The World Economic Forum (WEF) has announced the establishment of three new Centres for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR), which will launch in 2025. Based in Muscat, Pretoria, and Riyadh, these centres will focus on harnessing advanced technologies to address critical global challenges and provide tailored solutions that meet

Automotive Business

Suzuki, Daihatsu, and Toyota target 2025 launch for BEVs

News Desk 30/01/2025

For carbon-neutral logistics Suzuki Motor Corporation, Daihatsu Motor, and Toyota Motor Corporation have revealed their plans to release mini-commercial van electric vehicles (BEVs), aiming for a fiscal 2025 launch. The trio of companies, each with longstanding expertise in the automotive sector, is collaborating to offer a sustainable transportation solution that meets

Defence & Security

US military to get new task force

Arnold Pinto 30/01/2025

To improve fighting strength In a sweeping move to refocus the US military on a merit-based system, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced the establishment of a new task force designed to strengthen America’s fighting force. The newly formed ‘Restoring America’s Fighting Force’ Task Force will ensure that the US Department of Defence (DOD) […]

Space

4th Axiom Space mission set for International Space Station

Arnold Pinto 30/01/2025

Led by Peggy Whitson NASA and its international partners have approved Axiom Space’s fourth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station (ISS). The mission will launch from NASA’s Kennedy Space Centre in Florida no earlier than Spring 2025. The Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) crew will travel to the ISS aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft. […]

Aviation Defence & Security

Sikorsky completes ground runs of UH-60M Black Hawk

Arnold Pinto 30/01/2025

With GE Aerospace T901 engines Sikorsky has conducted the first-ever ground runs of a UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter powered by two GE Aerospace T901 Improved Turbine Engines (ITE). The test, carried out by a collaborative team from the US Army and industry experts, marked a significant milestone in modernising the iconic Black Hawk fleet. The […]

Business

Alice & Bob secures €100m Series B funding

News Desk 29/01/2025

To revolutionise quantum computing Alice & Bob, a pioneering company in the race for fault-tolerant quantum computing, has raised €100 million in its Series B funding round. The investment, led by Future French Champions (FFC), AXA Venture Partners (AVP), and Bpifrance, will accelerate the company’s efforts to build the world’s first practical and scalable quantum […]

Aviation

Boom Supersonic breaks the sound barrier

Arnold Pinto 29/01/2025

With historic flight of the XB-1 jet Boom Supersonic has made history with the successful supersonic flight of its XB-1 demonstrator aircraft, marking a key milestone in developing its Overture supersonic aircraft. The flight occurred at Mojave Air & Space Port in California, where the XB-1 became the first independently developed supersonic jet built in […]

Business Tech

DeepSeek disrupts market with budget-friendly R1 model

Arnold Pinto 29/01/2025

Rivalling larger AI models Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) company DeepSeek launched its R1 model last week, causing significant disruption in the AI industry. The announcement sent shockwaves through the stock market, causing the Nasdaq to drop by 3 per cent on Monday, a decline attributed to a nearly 17 per cent loss in shares of […]

Aviation Logistics

AutoFlight’s uncrewed cargo aircraft receives production certificate

Arnold Pinto 29/01/2025

CarryAll production to begin The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has officially granted AutoFlight’s CarryAll unmanned cargo aircraft a Production Certificate (PC), marking a historic milestone as the world’s first production licence for a 2-ton electric vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft. This certification paves the way for CarryAll to enter mass

Business

Serco consortium wins key maintenance contract

News Desk 28/01/2025

For Belgian and Dutch mine countermeasure fleets The Belgian and Dutch navy has awarded Serco, Exail Robotics Belgium, and Naval Group Belgium a significant maintenance contract for their Mine Countermeasure (MCM) vessels. The contract, known as 24NSPER, is part of a broader effort to modernise and maintain the MCM fleets, ensuring they remain operational and […]

Travel

Global tourism surpasses pre-pandemic levels in 2024

Arnold Pinto 28/01/2025

Arrivals soar to 1.4 billion International tourism achieved a major milestone in 2024, with global arrivals soaring to 1.4 billion, marking a near-complete recovery from the devastating impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. The surge in traveller numbers represents a 99% return to pre-pandemic levels, with an 11% increase over 2023, equating to 140 million more […]