Profitloss Centerstage Events

The 70th anniversary of the United Nations took centerstage on Saturday, 24 October 2015 among all major events across the globe, and remains the highlight of this week's list of center stage events.
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Centerstage events of week 3

Research from the University of Central Florida reveals that oxybenzone,...

Research from the University of Central Florida reveals that oxybenzone, a common UV-filtering compound found in sunscreen lotions, is causing significant harm to coral reefs, particularly in areas frequented by divers and snorkelers.

Monday, 19 October, 2015

Apple removes numerous iOS mobile applications from its App Store...

Apple removes numerous iOS mobile applications from its App Store after discovering that they were secretly transmitting users' personal information to an advertising firm in China. The affected apps, totaling 256 with an estimated 1 million downloads, were using the Youmi SDK in violation of user privacy.

Tuesday, 20 October, 2015

Kuwait and France finalize a $2.8 billion defense deal, enabling...

Kuwait and France finalize a $2.8 billion defense deal, enabling Kuwait to enhance its military capabilities. This move is prompted by the ongoing conflict in the Iraqi Civil War, a terrorist attack in Kuwait City by ISIS, and a reduced willingness of the U.S. to supply Kuwait with military equipment.

Wednesday, 21 October, 2015

Robert Mugabe, the president of Zimbabwe, is awarded the Confucius...

Robert Mugabe, the president of Zimbabwe, is awarded the Confucius Peace Prize, an alternative to the Nobel Peace Prize with Chinese associations.

Thursday, 22 October, 2015

Around the world, nearly 300 iconic landmarks, including the Pyramids...

Around the world, nearly 300 iconic landmarks, including the Pyramids in Egypt, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, and the Empire State Building in New York, are illuminated in blue to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the United Nations.

Friday, 23 October, 2015

Poland's conservative Law and Justice (PiS) party, led by eurosceptic...

Poland's conservative Law and Justice (PiS) party, led by eurosceptic Jarosław Kaczyński and new Prime Minister Beata Szydło, secures the most seats in the general elections. Jarosław Kaczyński is the twin brother of the late President Lech Kaczyński, who tragically died in a 2010 plane crash.

Saturday, 24 October, 2015

Nigeria's Communications Commission fines MTN Nigeria, a telecom giant, a...

Nigeria's Communications Commission fines MTN Nigeria, a telecom giant, a record $5.2 billion for failing to disconnect non-registered SIM cards by the set deadline. The move follows complaints from mobile phone users about poor services. MTN is studying the letter from the regulator and plans to respond soon, aiming to resolve the matter. Nigerians are calling for improved network signals and quality of service from telecom companies.

Sunday, 25 October, 2015