Strait of Hormuz to be closed again? Why are U. S, Iran launching strikes after signing interim peace deal?Iran has accused the United States of failing to uphold the interim agreement, in particular by failing to sustain a promised ceasefire in ...
27 Jun, 2026, 06.45 PM IST
In 1985, the first invasive lionfish was spotted off Florida after aquarium releases; within decades, it had spread across much of the Caribbean and US Atlantic coast, devastating reef fish that had no natural defense against itA single lionfish spotted in Florida in 1985 has spiraled into one of the most alarming marine invasions. These venomous, fast-reproducing ...
27 Jun, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
US dollar heads into second half of 2026 as world’s top-performing major currencyThe US dollar is set to enter the second half of 2026 on a strong footing, supported by higher interest rates, resilient economic growth an...
26 Jun, 2026, 04.27 PM IST
Hollywood gets into the microdrama race as mobile-first storytelling draws stars and major studiosHollywood is diving headfirst into the world of microdramas, following the massive success of Issa Rae's 'Screen Time', which racked up an ...
26 Jun, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
‘Football shows a changing America, its tastes shaped by migration’Football's surge in the US is fueled by immigration, Premier League's TV appeal, and women's success. The FIFA World Cup 2026 blends nation...
25 Jun, 2026, 10.46 PM IST
South Korea's Kospi surges 6% as chip stocks rebound. Here are two major triggersSouth Korea’s KOSPI surged as much as 6% to an intraday high of 8,982, extending gains for a second straight session and recovering sharply...
25 Jun, 2026, 08.54 AM IST
Stocks in news: LIC, IRFC, Cummins India, Tata Motors PV, ONGCIndian markets surged on Wednesday, recovering previous day's losses, with banking stocks leading the charge from a strong support zone, si...
25 Jun, 2026, 06.20 AM IST
Soccer: World Cup turnout defies concerns, as Americans flock for the spectacleDespite high ticket prices and travel restrictions, the World Cup is witnessing record attendance in the US, driven by a love for grand spe...
24 Jun, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
South Korea's SK Hynix says to raise $29 billion in ADR listingSouth Korea's SK Hynix is planning a record-breaking secondary listing on the U.S. stock market, aiming to raise up to $29.4 billion. This ...
24 Jun, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
Why did market rise today? Sensex rallied 791 pts, Nifty closed above 24,000; 6 key factors drove D-St reboundIndian stock markets witnessed a significant surge today, with Sensex and Nifty climbing up to 1%. This positive momentum was fueled by the...
24 Jun, 2026, 03.59 PM IST
Why Fed's bubble blind spot is cause for anxietyNew Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh may follow Alan Greenspan's approach of not intervening in financial bubbles, a strategy that led to ...
24 Jun, 2026, 11.52 AM IST
'We are very, very close': US Deputy Assistant Secretary on India-US trade dealIndia and the US are nearing a significant trade agreement, with Washington expressing optimism about concluding the deal soon. This histor...
24 Jun, 2026, 07.17 AM IST
Quote of the Day by American psychologist John B. Watson: 'There are for us no instincts...'- Life lessons on habit formation, human potential, personal growth by the Behaviorism pioneerPioneering psychologist John B. Watson asserted that human behavior is largely learned, not innate. His foundational work in behaviorism ch...
24 Jun, 2026, 04.02 AM IST
ONGC in talks to acquire PDVSA stakes in two Venezuela oilfieldsIndia's ONGC is in talks with Venezuela's PDVSA to acquire stakes in two oilfields, San Cristobal and Carabobo. This move hinges on ONGC se...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.53 AM IST
US authorises Iranian oil sales until August 21 as part of push for final West Asia truce dealWashington has granted Iran a 60-day waiver on oil sanctions, permitting the nation to produce, export, and sell its crude until August 21....
22 Jun, 2026, 08.30 PM IST
A stock trader’s guide to navigating rare ‘Super El Niño’As fears over the Iran conflict ease, investors are turning their attention to climate risk, with a potential “Super El Niño” emerging as a...
21 Jun, 2026, 10.23 AM IST
IMO definition of Brazil corn ethanol carbon footprint a landmark step, producers sayThe International Maritime Organization's decision to define Brazilian corn ethanol's carbon footprint at 20.8 grams CO2e per megajoule mar...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.11 AM IST