Europe markets close higher with Fed in focus; UK net borrowing higher than expected
LONDON — European stock markets closed higher Wednesday, rebounding after snapping a long winning streak on Tuesday.
Recent Developments and News in Asia
Toyota to test Tesla-style EV gigacasting machine at Japan plant
NAGOYA, Japan -- Toyota Motor will install a giant gigacasting machine at a Japanese plant as soon as this year, Nikkei has learned, looking to lower electric vehicle production costs by adopting a technique perfected by Tesla.
Microsoft will release controversial Windows Recall AI search feature to testers in October
Microsoft said Wednesday it will release its controversial Recall artificial intelligence search feature for Windows users to test beginning in October.
Daikin, Panasonic invest in cooling European heat pump market
TOKYO -- The market for energy-saving heat pumps in Europe is slowing as countries cut subsidies, but Japanese manufacturers like Daikin and Panasonic Holdings have bet big on their spread and are continuing to invest, anticipating medium- to long-term growth.
Pakistan authorities charge man with cyber terrorism over misinformation that sparked riots in UK
LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Authorities in Pakistan on Wednesday arrested and charged a man with cyber terrorism for his alleged role in spreading misinformation that led to widespread rioting in the U.K. earlier this month.
The Democratic playlist to nominate Harris: Lil Jon, Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Springsteen
The Democratic National Convention changed its tune this election year, getting delegates joyfully dancing and singing as they nominated Vice President Kamala Harris to lead their presidential contest ticket.
Putin meets China’s No. 2 as Moscow-Beijing relations deepen
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Chinese premier Li Qiang Wednesday, hailing growing trade relations as Moscow becomes increasingly dependent on Beijing for political and economic support.
Pakistani man faces cyber-terror charge over false posts linked to UK riots
The man is accused of claiming that a Muslim asylum seeker was suspected of a knife attack that killed three girls.