Quote of the day by The Alchemist writer Paulo Coelho: 'Human beings can withstand a week without water, two weeks without food, many years of homelessness, but not loneliness. It is the worst of all tortures' - lessons on emotional cost of isolation by Eleven Minutes and Wept authorPaulo Coelho's quote from Eleven Minutes states that loneliness is a more profound suffering than physical deprivation. He argues that whil...
Trump administration proposes 25% tariff to punish Brazil over trade practicesThe United States is proposing a 25% tariff on many imports from Brazil. This action follows an investigation into unfair trade practices. ...
Malaysia Bans Under-16s From Social Media: New Age Verification Rules EnforcedMalaysia has begun enforcing new rules. Children under 16 are now banned from social media accounts. Platforms must implement age verificat...
Inside an African hotel where asylum seekers deported by the US are imprisonedAsylum seekers deported from the United States are being held against their will in Equatorial Guinea. The Trump administration struck a de...
Parliamentary panel expresses concern over investments in cryptocurrenciesA parliamentary panel has expressed alarm over thousands of crores invested in virtual digital assets. The committee is studying global app...
Governments worldwide shield households from rising energy costsNations globally are taking action to protect citizens from rising energy prices. Countries are introducing subsidies, tax cuts and fuel co...
Kalshi, Polymarket defy India ban on online betting platformsDespite India's technology ministry warning that prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi are illegal, customers in India continue to ...
Domestic-coated sugar export banDue to a shortfall in sugar production linked to adverse weather conditions, India has placed a temporary ban on sugar exports through Sept...
Sugar week optimism hinges on El Niño impacts, petrobras policyThe sugar industry is seeking price drivers amidst a weak market, with focus on Brazilian gasoline prices and El Niño's impact on productio...
Sugar export ban to free up 4-5 lakh tonne for domestic useIndia has banned sugar exports until September 30. This move aims to increase domestic availability by 4-5 lakh tonnes. The decision is a r...
Explained: Why Balrampur Chini, Dhampur Sugar, other stocks tumbled up to 4% on ThursdaySugar stocks declined up to 4% on Thursday after India prohibited sugar exports with immediate effect until September 30. This move comes a...
From India to China, a look at what governments worldwide are doing to shield households from rising energy costsGovernments globally are implementing diverse strategies to mitigate soaring energy costs stemming from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. Measu...
Trump calls Iran's response to US peace proposal 'unacceptable'President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s response to a U.S. proposal for peace talks, hurting hopes of a quick end to the 10-week conflict th...
Let science, not age caps, guide IVFThe Bombay High Court has made a landmark ruling, permitting two women past the age of 50 to assess their eligibility for IVF procedures, t...
Four candidates for UN secretary-general audition this week. That's far fewer than in 2016Four candidates are vying to become the next United Nations Secretary-General. This selection process unfolds in a world marked by deep div...
Chatbots at the ballot box: AI skirts Brazil election rulesBrazil's electoral court banned AI chatbots from offering voting tips for the upcoming presidential election, aiming to prevent disinformat...
Indian parents back social media ban for under-16s, new UK survey findsParents in India have strongly backed a social media ban for under-16s, logging the second-highest score at 75% after Malaysia (77%) in new...