The iPhone maker, however, also made it clear that the vast majority of users will never be targeted by such attacks, as mercenary spyware attacks are often likely to target specific users because of “who they are or what they do”
World
global trade
WTO forecasts rebound in global trade but warns of downside risks
This year’s projections on pick up in global goods trade follows a 1.2 percent contraction in 2023
Boeing
More trouble for Boeing as US aviation regulator investigates whistleblower’s claims on safety negligence
Boeing however said the claims about the structural integrity of the 787 are inaccurate
Elon Musk
Elon Musk’s Tesla likely to seek JV with Reliance for India EV manufacturing: Report
Tesla has reportedly earmarked $2 billion for its India plans
Dubai International Airport
Dubai International Airport named ‘most luxurious’ in the world, Qatar’s Hamad International Airport takes 3rd place
Dubai and Doha both feature in list of the world’s most luxurious airports
Tourism
Travel and tourism sector to hit $11.1tn in 2024, 27m new jobs expected
Travel and tourism will provide 449m jobs and $16tn to global economy by 2034
March caps 10-month steak in record in global heat
Each of the last 10 months ranked as the world’s hottest on record, compared with the corresponding month in previous years
Airline
Global airlines see 21.5% uplift in passenger demand in February: IATA
IATA data dhows continued growth in demand for international and domestic travel for airlines
Aviation
Supersonic Boom’s XB-1 jet takes historic first flight
The inaugural flight marks major milestone toward return of supersonic travel
Aviation
Larry Culp: GE founder Thomas Edison would be ‘smiling’ as General Electric heads for historic 3-way split
“Edison, at his heart, was a relentless optimist, an inventor, somebody focused on the possible and on customer need,” says GE boss
Alaska Airline
Boeing’s safety crisis claims its top boss; CEO Calhoun to step down
Company shares up 1.4% as Calhoun to leave at end-2024; Former Qualcomm CEO to become new Board Chair and find the next CEO
Dell
No promotions for work from home workers, Dell says in new policy change: Reports
The new rules will reportedly come into effect in May and were communicated to staff in a memo, the reports said
energy investments
OPEC calls for $14tn investment boost to meet surging energy demand through 2045
OPEC Secretary General stressed that these investments are crucial for ensuring reliable energy supplies for current and future generations
Novo Nordisk
Weight-loss drugmaker Novo Nordisk makes fresh push into heart drugs with $1.1bn Cardior Pharmaceuticals buy
The acquisition deal is seen as part of the Danish pharma major’s plans to expand big into the cardio-vascular segment
Airline
Global air traffic passes pre-pandemic levels as airlines report $39bn profits in 2023
Airline passenger numbers are now above pre-pandemic levels witnessed in 2019
Apple
US sues Apple over illegal monopoly of smartphone business
An 88-page filing alleges Apple is not “staying ahead of the competition on the merits, but by violating federal antitrust law”