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01 July 2017 • 13:23 AMT
UN chief strikes upbeat note as Cyprus talks continue

Guterres said in a statement that he had held a “positive, results-oriented” meeting with Nicos Anastasiades and Mustafa Akıncı.

01 July 2017 • 13:12 AMT
“Dear White People” renewed for season 2 at Netflix

The series is set at a predominantly white Ivy League university where racial tensions bubble just below the surface.

01 July 2017 • 12:53 AMT
Erdogan slams Turkish opposition as ‘justice march’ nears Istanbul

Some analysts have seen the 450-kilometre trek from Ankara to Istanbul led by CHP leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu as a challenge to Erdogan.

01 July 2017 • 12:43 AMT
Euro zone core inflation ticks up in relief for ECB

The ECB’s biggest headache is that while growth is on its best run in a decade, wage growth actually eased to an anaemic 1.4 percent in the first quarter.

01 July 2017 • 12:06 AMT
Azerbaijan ‘accountable for losses on both sides of Karabakh contact line’

Sharmazanov detailed the officials on the situation along the Armenian-Azerbaijani border and the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan.

01 July 2017 • 11:51 AMT
Bitcoin accepted at New York pre-school

Bitcoin is a digital currency that was first used in the real world in 2010. As acceptance has grown, so has its value.

01 July 2017 • 11:30 AMT
Air temperature expected to soar to 40 degrees Celsius in Yerevan

Air temperature is expected to soar to 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) between July 2 and July 6 in Yerevan, Armenia.

01 July 2017 • 11:15 AMT
Greek central bank cuts growth outlook, warns of risks

Greece’s public debt levels are presently at 180 percent of GDP. It has received three bailouts since 2010, and the latest runs out in mid-2018.

01 July 2017 • 11:07 AMT
Facebook rolling out WiFi locator globally

Facebook said it found the feature to be useful in areas where cellular data was lacking or for people who were traveling.

01 July 2017 • 11:06 AMT
Almost 500,000 Syrian refugees return to their homes in 2017 – UN

More than 300,000 Syrians have lost their lives in the war, which began with anti-government protests.

01 July 2017 • 10:34 AMT
Google accidentally pushed Bluetooth update for Home speaker early

When the update does roll out for real, you’ll be able to use it as a Bluetooth speaker — something that Amazon’s Echo has already been capable of for a while.

01 July 2017 • 10:20 AMT
U.S. warns hacking campaign against nuclear, energy sectors

The U.S. government warned industrial firms this week about a hacking campaign targeting the nuclear and energy sectors.

01 July 2017 • 10:17 AMT
Neil Young unveils new song and video, “Children Of Destiny”

Featuring a 56-piece orchestra, it’s a political number, Young commanding his audience to “Stand up for what you believe / Resist the powers that be.”

01 July 2017 • 10:06 AMT
India warns China over “serious security” concerns on border road

India’s foreign ministry said China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) troops entered the area to “unilaterally” construct the road.

01 July 2017 • 10:06 AMT
Adele cancels final two London shows over damaged vocal cords

A handwritten note from Adele in the programme of her Wembley shows earlier this week suggested that she may never tour again.

01 July 2017 • 09:58 AMT
Russian security services involved in recent cyber attack: Ukraine

Cyber security firms are trying to piece together who was behind the computer worm, dubbed NotPetya by some experts.

01 July 2017 • 09:37 AMT
Heritage party leader calls for ‘preventing particracy’ in Armenia

Hovannisian said their plans for a velvet regime change will remain in force even if Karen Karapetyan retains his post as prime minister.

01 July 2017 • 09:28 AMT
Uber shows off its upgraded fleet of autonomous trucks

A year on from the company’s, controversial purchase of Otto, and Uber has unveiled its second-generation big rig with a wholly upgraded set of sensors.

01 July 2017 • 09:21 AMT
Next-gen Nissan Leaf EV launches September 5

In addition to pursuing self-driving technology, Nissan is also advocating for it on behalf of the automotive community at large

01 July 2017 • 09:15 AMT
Microsoft made its AI work on a $10 Raspberry Pi

The goal is to get AI onto “dumb” devices like sprinklers, medical implants and soil sensors to make them more useful.

01 July 2017 • 08:43 AMT
Thailand delays labour law after thousands of migrant workers flee

The junta has trumpeted a flurry of campaigns aimed at registering migrant workers and cracking down on illegal smuggling routes.

01 July 2017 • 08:39 AMT
“A Billion Color Story” wins top prize at London Indian Film Fest

The film, which is a powerful plea for Hindu-Muslim unity and religious harmony, received the audience award for best film at LIFF.

01 July 2017 • 08:18 AMT
“Divided States of Hysteria” comic sparks social media uproar

The latest round of upset surrounds the cover for the series’ fourth issue, due for release in September.

01 July 2017 • 08:07 AMT
Numerous states refuse White House request for U.S. voter data

“This commission was formed to try to find basis for the lie that President Trump put forward that has no foundation,” Alison Lundergan Grimes said.

01 July 2017 • 07:52 AMT
LG reportedly working on G6 mini

One thing that has us question the G6 mini’s existence at all is a reference in the document to a date from early last year.

01 July 2017 • 07:43 AMT
“True Detective”: Mahershala Ali in talks for season 3 lead

HBO programming president Casey Bloys has made no secret of his desire to move forward with the one-time Emmy-winning anthology.

01 July 2017 • 07:32 AMT
Top Senate Democrat wants Turkish recognition of Armenian Genocide

“All countries should recognize the horrific genocide that occurred 102 years ago to the Armenian people,” said Senator Schumer.

01 July 2017 • 07:26 AMT
Chinese president draws ‘red line’ in Hong Kong

Xi spoke after swearing in new Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam as pro and anti-Beijing protesters clashed close to the ceremony.

01 July 2017 • 07:15 AMT
Uma Thurman, Casey Affleck open Karlovy Vary Film Fest

The fest, which screened Kumail Nanjiani comedy “The Big Sick” following the awards, runs through July 8.

01 July 2017 • 07:13 AMT
Germany girding itself for possible G20 cyber attacks

Some 20,000 police with dogs, horses and helicopters will be deployed to deal with tens of thousands of expected protesters in Hamburg.