Dollar heads for weekly loss on reports of US-Iran ceasefire dealThe dollar weakened against major currencies as reports indicated a potential U.S.-Iran agreement to extend a Middle East ceasefire and lif...
29 May, 2026, 07.20 AM IST
Brazil’s cotton farmers cash in on rally fueled by obstacles worlds awayBrazilian cotton farmers are poised to profit from a significant price rally, driven by geopolitical tensions impacting synthetic fiber pro...
27 May, 2026, 10.33 AM IST
Sensex falls 70 points, Nifty below 23,900 as US-Iran tensions simmerIndian stock markets opened lower on Wednesday. Sensex and Nifty saw minor declines. Investors are watching US strikes on Iran and their ef...
27 May, 2026, 09.43 AM IST
Trump declares himself in 'perfect' health, as 80th birthday loomsDonald Trump said an annual medical checkup had gone "perfectly" Tuesday, as the health of the oldest US president ever to take the oath fa...
27 May, 2026, 08.20 AM IST
Dollar crashes against major currencies: Why is USD rate down today?U.S. dollar index fell about 0.3 per cent to 98.969. Euro rose 0.40 per cent to $1.1649 and the British pound gained 0.55 per cent to $1.35...
25 May, 2026, 06.27 PM IST
An SNL 'All Drug Olympics?' Not quite. But these Enhanced Games are no jokeThe "Enhanced Games" in Las Vegas allows athletes to use performance enhancers, aiming to challenge mainstream sports' anti-doping efforts ...
24 May, 2026, 12.27 AM IST
Dollar near six-week high amid Iran war jittersThe US dollar remains strong near six-week peaks. Traders are watching for a Middle East war resolution and the Federal Reserve's next move...
23 May, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
Screen-shunning parents turn to audio toysParents are increasingly choosing audio-only gadgets for their children, moving away from excessive screen time. Devices like Yoto and Toni...
23 May, 2026, 10.23 AM IST
UK's Scotch whisky body hopes for 'swift' India FTA implementationThe Scotch Whisky Association is urging swift implementation of the India-UK Free Trade Agreement, despite recent hurdles over UK steel imp...
19 May, 2026, 11.36 PM IST
In 1926, Umberto Nobile flew to the North Pole with his beloved dog Titina, who two years later survived 49 days stranded on Arctic ice following a deadly airship crashAn Italian explorer's dog, Titina, sensed danger before an Arctic airship crash in 1928. The airship Italia crashed, leaving ten men and Ti...
19 May, 2026, 03.43 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
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...
16 May, 2026, 10.37 AM IST
From bhajans to bhaashans: Political slogans are the new club bangersKolkata nightclubs are playing remixes of political slogans. Mamata Banerjee's 'Humba humba' is a hit. This trend is expected to spread acr...
15 May, 2026, 10.53 PM IST
Hinduja family tops UK's rich list under next-gen brothersThe Hinduja family has once again secured the top position as the UK's wealthiest. Sanjay and Dheeraj Hinduja lead the family with an estim...
15 May, 2026, 08.56 PM IST
India's forex reserves jump by $6.295 billion to $696.988 billionIndia's foreign exchange reserves saw a significant increase. Reserves rose by over six billion US dollars in the week ending May 8. This s...
15 May, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
Global Market Today: Asian stocks rise after AI rally spurs US gaugesAsian stocks climbed, mirroring Wall Street's record highs driven by the AI trade and robust US consumer resilience. Japan, South Korea, an...
15 May, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Starmer faces leadership challenge as health secretary Streeting readies to quit cabinetHealth Secretary Wes Streeting is reportedly preparing to resign from the UK government. His allies suggest he will challenge Prime Ministe...
14 May, 2026, 01.02 AM IST