On This Day in History June 1: From Genghis Khan and Scotch whisky to Marilyn Monroe, Superman's debut, The Beatles and other major eventsJune 1 marks significant historical moments. From Genghis Khan's capture of Peking in 1215 to the birth of Marilyn Monroe and the launch of...
31 May, 2026, 11.46 PM IST
The City of Gold starts coming back to life after its darkest hourDubai's economic landscape is tested after regional conflict. Aviation, hotels, and real estate see impacts. Luxury retail also faces press...
29 May, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
'India to become $40 billion space industry,' says Ram Mohan Naidu after launching country's first Super Pressure Balloon in VijayawadaIndia's first Super Pressure Balloon has been launched in Vijayawada. Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu called it a landmark mo...
27 May, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
Quote of the day by Thomas Paine: 'To argue with a man who has renounced the use and authority of reason, and whose philosophy consists in...' - why some arguments are impossible to win and what it reveals about human behavior by author of Common SenseQuote of the day by Thomas Paine: Thomas Paine's quote highlights the futility of arguing with those who reject reason and empathy. He like...
25 May, 2026, 09.45 PM 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
G7 finance ministers explore responses to Iran war falloutGlobal finance leaders met in Paris to address economic fallout from the Middle East conflict. France's finance minister called for increas...
19 May, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
As the desert advances in Morocco, women are scaling mountains to capture water from fogIn Morocco's Aït Baâmrane region, women once trekked for hours daily to fetch water. Now, giant mesh nets on Mt. Boutmezguida capture Atlan...
18 May, 2026, 03.18 PM IST
Charting the global economy: Inflation mounts as war drags onThe Iran war is causing global economic disruption. Inflation is rising, impacting consumers and markets worldwide. The US sees its worst i...
17 May, 2026, 10.35 AM IST
EU to test collective defense rules as US security role faces doubtsThe European Union is increasing tests on its mutual defense pact. This comes as concerns grow about US security commitments to Europe. EU ...
23 Apr, 2026, 11.50 AM IST
IMF, World Bank meetings show limits in mitigating shocks, reliance on US for solutionsGlobal finance leaders met amid Middle East war news. They acknowledged their limited ability to counter economic damage from frequent geop...
19 Apr, 2026, 02.56 PM IST
'Want to see Strait of Hormuz opened; no privatisation, no tolls': Australian PM Anthony AlbaneseIn a post on X, following his participation in a virtual Leaders' Summit on the Strait of Hormuz co-hosted by French President Emmanuel Mac...
18 Apr, 2026, 01.36 PM IST
NATO allies refuse to join Trump's Strait of Hormuz blockadeAmerica's NATO allies will not join President Trump's plan to blockade the Strait of Hormuz. Britain and France stated they will not partic...
13 Apr, 2026, 06.52 PM IST
Donald Trump's anger with Europe has a definite upsideThe Iran crisis is reshaping America's ties with European allies, leading to a significant shift in the transatlantic relationship. Europea...
11 Apr, 2026, 01.49 PM IST
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri heads to Paris, Berlin amid West Asia crisisForeign Secretary Vikram Misri embarks on a three-day visit to Paris and Berlin starting Sunday. He will hold high-level discussions on cru...
11 Apr, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
G7 ministers set to tackle financial fallout of Mideast warG7 meeting: The United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran in late February and Tehran has hit back by targeting crude-exporting cou...
30 Mar, 2026, 09.36 AM IST
French government no-confidence vote: Why France is facing political crisis and what's next for President MacronFrance Political Crisis: France's PM Michel Barnier lost a no-confidence vote. This forced his resignation. It is the first such incident s...
05 Dec, 2024, 09.33 AM IST
What's next in France's political and budget crises?France's minority government faces collapse due to budget disagreements. Far-right leader Marine Le Pen and left-wing parties may initiate ...
02 Dec, 2024, 05.56 PM IST