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Charlie Munger, Warren Buffett’s Long-Time Partner, Dies at 99
Charlie Munger, the influential figure behind Warren Buffett at Berkshire Hathaway, died at the age of 99 in a California hospital. Berkshire Hathaway officially announced Munger’s death, stating that his family informed the company of his passing away just...
Business
The U.S. Bails Out Elefsina Shipyard in Greece with $125 Million Loan
The Elefsina shipyard in Greece has entered into a financial agreement for a $125 million loan with the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) to upgrade and modernize its aged facilities.
The shipyard, just outside Athens, is attempting to be...
Celebrities
Friends Co-stars Attend Matthew Perry’s Funeral in Los Angeles
Matthew Perry was buried in Los Angeles with his Friends co-stars attending the funeral in Hollywood Hills. Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, David Schwimmer, Matt LeBlanc, and Lisa Kudrow were present at a private service for Matthew Perry held at...
Technology
Amazon Tests Humanoid Robots to Assist Workers
Amazon is conducting trials with humanoid robots in their US warehouses to streamline operations and assist workers. The company claimed that this move aims to enhance productivity and provide employees with more opportunities to serve customers effectively.
Amazon's recent trials involve...
Greek News
Greek Shipper Admits Smuggling Iranian Oil, Faces $2.4M Fine
Greek tanker operator Empire Navigation pleaded guilty to charges of transporting illicit Iranian oil involving the Suez Rajan tanker. Court documents recently obtained by the Associated Press and The New York Times shed light on the extent to which...
Europe
US to Arm Ukraine With Depleted Uranium Tank Shells
The US has announced it will send depleted uranium tank shells to Ukraine as part of more than one billion dollars (£800 million) in military and humanitarian aid.
The controversial shells are made of depleted uranium - naturally occurring uranium...
USA
U.S. Destroyer’s Close Call With Chinese Warship Caught on Video
The United States military released a video Monday of what it called an "unsafe" maneuver by a Chinese warship in the Taiwan Strait on Saturday.
The Chinese warship cut sharply across the path of an American destroyer, forcing the U.S....
Europe
The U.S. Approves Supply of F-16 Fighters to Ukraine
The US approved the future supply of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine as G7 leaders meeting in Japan welcomed the country's president Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday.
Until now US President Joe Biden had effectively vetoed the transfer of F-16s, with...
Greek News
Multinational Air Drill Iniochos 23 Kicks Off in Greece
India's air force is participating for the first time in the multinational air drill Iniochos 23 that kicked off in Greece on Monday.
The exercise includes elements from Greece, France, the US, Italy, Saudi Arabia, India, Spain, Jordan, Slovenia, and Cyprus...
Africa
US Evacuates Diplomats from Khartoum as Greeks Remain Stranded
The US military has evacuated American diplomats and their families from Khartoum, Sudan, while several Greek citizens remain stranded and frustrated.
Amid fighting in the country that has claimed the lives of hundreds of people, President Biden confirmed the evacuation...