Father’s Day 2026: History, theme, significance and why it is celebratedFather’s Day 2026 Theme: Father's Day 2026, observed on June 21, honours the invaluable contributions of fathers and father figures. Origin...
Quote of the day by Gordon Granger for Juneteenth: 'The people of Texas are informed that in accordance with a Proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are...' - the Union Army officer's General Order No. 3 marked the end of slavery in TexasQuote of the day by Gordon Granger for Juneteenth: On June 19, 1865, Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, to announce ...
Yen nears 40-year low, dollar gains as peace talks in doubtThe US dollar is flexing its muscles against the Japanese yen, much to the attention of market traders. The potential for a US-Iran peace a...
'All US blockade enforcement efforts have ceased': Centcom lifts blockade on ships to, from Iranian portsBig news out of the Middle East! The US has officially lifted its blockade on ships going to and from Iranian ports. Central Command confir...
India bond rally defies hawkish Fed on oil routIndian government bonds are rallying for a sixth day. Falling oil prices are boosting investor confidence. This is happening despite a hawk...
Father's Day 2026: Date, history and why the world celebrates fathers on different daysFather's Day 2026 Date: Father's Day in 2026 falls on June 21, observed on the third Sunday of June. This tradition honors fathers and fath...
Rupee hits six-week high on RBI measures and dollar inflow hopesThe rupee extended its gains to close at 94.53 against the US dollar, supported by RBI measures to boost foreign currency inflows, softer c...
Iranian oil tankers pass US blockade after US-Iran deal, data showsIranian oil tankers are now sailing through a US blockade. This follows a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Three tankers carrying five ...
A 60-day clock starts ticking on the US-Iran peace agreementA peace agreement between the United States and Iran has been announced. This marks the end of a period of intense fighting. The core of th...
After Iran, China has a powerful new oil price weaponChina has emerged as the world's first oil "swing importer," significantly reducing its imports by a third to an eight-year low. This move,...
Dollar sways near 10-day lows as attention turns to BOJ and RBAA preliminary deal to end the Middle East war boosted global risk appetite, sending oil prices down and the U.S. dollar near 10-day lows. I...
'Start your engines'? Shippers wary on Hormuz reopeningShipping groups are hesitant to resume sailing through the Strait of Hormuz. An agreement between the US and Iran promises its reopening. H...
Middle East oil and gas output will take months to fully recoverA landmark deal between the US and Iran promises to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil shipping route. This agreement has already cau...
Shivakumar calls for legislature party meet at a resort on Tuesday ahead of June 18 Council pollsChief Minister DK Shivakumar has convened a Congress legislature party meeting. MLAs will stay at a resort to prevent poaching by the JDS. ...
Rupee rises 58 paise to 94.60 against US dollar in early tradeThe Indian Rupee strengthened significantly against the US Dollar on Monday. This surge followed the announcement of a peace deal between t...
What to know about the G7 summit Trump is attending in FranceUS President Donald Trump attends a G7 summit in France. Key topics include Iran, Ukraine, and trade. A recent Iran war ceasefire agreement...
On This Day in History, June 10: Salem witch hangings, Italy enters World War II, the Six-Day War ends, Benjamin Franklin's kite experiment, the Lidice massacre and other major eventsOn This Day in History, June 10, several pivotal events shaped the course of world history. The date is remembered for Benjamin Franklin's ...