New heatwave in France cancels dozens of trainsFrance is experiencing a severe heatwave. Temperatures are expected to reach 40 degrees Celsius. Many trains have been cancelled. Schools a...
18 Jun, 2026, 05.08 PM IST
France braces for heatwave with canal swimming allowed in ParisFrance braced for another heat wave on Wednesday, with Paris allowing swimming in one of its canals so residents could cope with the heat. ...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.26 PM IST
What to know about the demining and escort mission that US allies want for the Strait of HormuzAllies are proposing a naval mission for the Strait of Hormuz. This mission aims to ensure safe passage for ships and insurers. It involves...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.48 AM IST
Charting the Global Economy: War pushes up prices, dents growthThe Iran war is fueling a global inflation wave, prompting the European Central Bank to raise interest rates for the first time in nearly t...
14 Jun, 2026, 11.17 AM IST
After retirement, everyone wondered what her 'Amma' would do next. Kerala woman left for a Europe trip the very next day, leaving everyone inspiredRetirement took an unexpected turn for a woman from Kerala. Instead of slowing down, she began an incredible journey across Europe the very...
13 Jun, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
Amsterdam plans higher tourist tax, cruise terminal closure to curb tourism pressureAmsterdam is set to overhaul its tourism sector with ambitious plans including a hike in tourist tax to 20% by 2030. The city also aims to ...
09 Jun, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
On This Day in History, June 7: Mahatma Gandhi train incident, Vatican City's creation, Battle of Midway, Harry Potter's stage debut, Boeing 777's intro and many more eventsOn This Day in History, June 7, the world witnessed several landmark events that shaped politics, warfare, sports and social change. The da...
06 Jun, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
Switzerland just buried solar panels under a live train track to get clean energyA Swiss startup, Sun-Ways, has installed solar panels between railway tracks in western Switzerland. This innovative project tests if train...
05 Jun, 2026, 04.24 PM IST
Pete Hegseth’s silence on Taiwan is exactly what Xi Jinping wantsUS Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth adopted a quieter approach to Taiwan at a Singapore security forum. This shift in communication aims to p...
31 May, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
Great Experiences: Why cheese tourism is becoming the latest luxury travel trend among IndiansLuxury travellers yearning for authentic yet offbeat experiences are opting for cheese tourism, finds Glynda Alves
31 May, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
196 days, 23 ports, 7 countries: How this ship tried to sneak in Rs 1,150 cr cocaine using ‘unusually long route’ before being caught at Gujarat portA massive drug haul near Mundra port has exposed a major maritime trafficking operation. Gujarat ATS and Indian Coast Guard intercepted the...
29 May, 2026, 06.09 PM IST
Shipsy pushes AI-driven logistics software as enterprises move beyond legacy systemsLogistics firms are adopting AI-first platforms to make active decisions, moving beyond old systems. Companies like Shipsy are seeing growt...
26 May, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
Loud, broken, baffling: Britain reflects on America at 250 in the age of TrumpBritons view America in 2026 through the lens of President Donald Trump. This perception often precedes any admiration for the nation's qua...
21 May, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
With Chabahar Port in limbo, can India still reach Central Asia and Russia?India's crucial trade route to Russia and Central Asia is at a critical juncture. US sanctions on Iran's Chabahar port create uncertainty f...
14 May, 2026, 11.01 AM IST
World’s largest container carrier plans route avoiding HormuzThe world’s largest container shipping company, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, is launching a new Europe–Middle East service that avoi...
02 May, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
IMEC momentum to boost Karnataka exports amid global trade disruptionsBengaluru exporters are poised to thrive as the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor gains traction. This innovative route presents a...
30 Apr, 2026, 01.42 PM IST
Businesses dole out up to $4 million to cross Panama Canal during Strait of Hormuz chokeholdGlobal trade routes are shifting dramatically. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to the Iran war is forcing ships to use the Panama C...
25 Apr, 2026, 08.57 AM IST