From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children's social media accessNations worldwide are enacting strict rules for social media access by children. Australia has banned platforms for those under 16. Britain...
08 Jun, 2026, 09.55 PM IST
Greenland's independence champion despised Denmark. Trump changed his mindAs Greenland grapples with its quest for independence, a wave of rethinking has emerged. The persistent calls from US President Donald Trum...
29 May, 2026, 01.39 PM IST
View: Rupee crossing 100 may not be catastrophic, but can India convince the world about its growth story?As the global economy wobbles, India's rupee approaches a significant dollar benchmark, influenced by surging oil import prices and substan...
28 May, 2026, 11.32 PM IST
Temperatures likely to remain at record levels in 2026-2030: UNGlobal average temperatures are likely to continue at or near record levels this year and for the next four years afterwards, the United Na...
28 May, 2026, 08.48 PM IST
Apple, Google push for judicial oversight in Canada online safety billApple and Google are urging Canada to amend Bill C-22, seeking judicial oversight to prevent secret orders that could force them to break e...
27 May, 2026, 08.02 AM IST
High hopes dashed: UK cost-of-living woes snare PM StarmerBritons are unhappy with Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government. Cost of living worries are high. Economic problems persist since 2008. R...
22 May, 2026, 12.28 PM IST
Democratic senators will test GOP unity with votes on Trump's 'anti-weaponization' fundDemocrats are pushing for a vote on President Trump's settlement fund. This move tests Republican unity as some GOP senators express frustr...
21 May, 2026, 10.30 AM IST
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...
20 May, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
Is a deeper bond crash ahead? From Washington to Tokyo, governments are paying the highest borrowing costs in decades as global bond yields surge — why are investors dumping bonds?Global Bond Yields Spike to Multi-Decade Highs as Iran War Fuels Inflation Crisis: From Washington to Tokyo, governments are now paying the...
18 May, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
Japan's extra budget to include funding from fresh debtJapan plans a new budget to counter Middle East war economic impacts. This may mean more government debt, potentially raising interest rate...
18 May, 2026, 10.10 AM IST
Wes Streeting: Right-leaning Labour politician set to run for leadershipWes Streeting, Britain's health secretary, has declared his intention to contest for the leadership of the Labour party. He aims to replace...
16 May, 2026, 10.48 PM IST
Iran war creates new must-have for summer holidays: The plan BTravellers are changing holiday plans. Shorter trips in Europe are becoming popular. Rising airfares and conflict are causing concern. Many...
12 May, 2026, 11.50 AM IST
US industry, lawmakers plead with Trump: Don't open door to Chinese cars at Xi summitU.S. industry groups and bipartisan lawmakers are urging President Trump not to allow Chinese auto investments, citing concerns over market...
11 May, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
Bank of England's Bailey sees 'wrestle' with US on stablecoin regulationBailey said he was concerned some U.S. stablecoins could not be readily turned into dollars without going through a crypto exchange, poten...
08 May, 2026, 08.21 PM IST
Apple, Meta warn Canadian bill could force them to weaken encryptionApple and Meta are opposing Canada's Bill C-22, arguing it could force them to break device and service encryption. Law enforcement claims ...
08 May, 2026, 09.43 AM IST
Quote of the day by Bertrand Russell: 'The secret of happiness is to face the fact that the world is horrible, horrible, horrible’; famous English philosopher-mathematician on wisdom through acceptanceRenowned thinker Bertrand Russell's quote of the day proposed a surprising path to happiness: acknowledging the world's harsh realities. In...
03 May, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
UAE says Iran cannot be trusted over Hormuz, peace efforts at an impasseTensions remain high over the Strait of Hormuz. A UAE official voiced deep mistrust in Iran's unilateral actions. The vital waterway faces ...
01 May, 2026, 03.32 PM IST