Who is Jonas Lauwiner? The self-proclaimed ‘King of Switzerland’ who claimed 110,000 sq metres of land for freeSwitzerland, a republic, now has a self-proclaimed king, Jonas Lauwiner, who has acquired over 110,000 sq metres of land without payment. H...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.40 PM IST
British military says a cargo ship was hit while moving through the Strait of HormuzIn a worrying development, a cargo ship on a UN-supported journey through the Strait of Hormuz was hit by a projectile, raising alarms as I...
25 Jun, 2026, 10.42 PM IST
UK overtakes India in global unicorn rankings as AI-driven valuations surge: HurunIndia has dropped to fourth place globally in unicorn rankings, with the UK now holding third position. While the US and China lead, India'...
25 Jun, 2026, 08.47 PM IST
Rupee ends a tad higher as oil slide, foreign inflows lift sentimentThe Indian rupee experienced a slight boost this week, driven by declining oil prices and the prospect of increased foreign investment. Alt...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.49 PM IST
Passport not proof of citizenship? The 2,500-year-old history behind the travel documentA recent government clarification in India, stating passports aren't conclusive proof of citizenship, has ignited interest in the document'...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
Saudi Arabia introduces online portal for foreign property ownershipSaudi Arabia has unveiled a new digital platform, "Saudi Properties," simplifying foreign property ownership. This initiative, aligned with...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.02 PM IST
Switzerland coordinating with India, UAE to organise AI summitThe 2027 summit in Geneva will centre on the application of international law, fundamental rights and ethical development of AI governance ...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.25 AM IST
Piyush Goyal to visit London before India-UK CETA comes into forceCommerce Minister Piyush Goyal's UK visit from June 25-27 aims to finalize preparations for the India-UK CETA and DCC, set to launch July 1...
24 Jun, 2026, 06.39 PM IST
US plans steep citizenship fee hike; Indians among hardest hitU.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is proposing significant fee hikes for naturalization, potentially impacting thousands of Indian ...
24 Jun, 2026, 03.51 PM IST
Global Markets: MSCI keeps South Korea in emerging-market index, cites market accessibility hurdlesSouth Korea remains in the emerging-market category as MSCI cites persistent foreign exchange market accessibility issues. Despite ongoing ...
24 Jun, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
Cocktail 2 box office collection day 2: Shahid Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna, Kriti Sanon's rom-com enters Rs 50 crore mark worldwideCocktail 2, starring Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna, has got off to a strong start at the box office. The film has become...
23 Jun, 2026, 06.06 PM IST
Starmexit: UK set for 7th PM in 10 yearsStarmer won a landslide victory in the 2024 general election, but a series of missteps badly damaged his credibility. His resignation comes...
23 Jun, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
What is a Kill Switch and how does it work? The new technology aimed at making stolen smartphones worthlessUK telecom giants Virgin Media O2 and VodafoneThree are rolling out a new 'kill switch' to combat rising mobile phone theft. This technolog...
22 Jun, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
US Stock Market: Foreign demand for US Treasuries rises in April, led by Japan and UKForeign investors continue to show strong interest in U.S. Treasury securities, with holdings inching up in April to $9.352 trillion. This ...
22 Jun, 2026, 10.28 AM IST
US Stock Market: Foreign investors add $103 billion to US long-term securities in AprilForeign investors showed strong interest in U.S. assets in April. They purchased $103 billion in long-term securities. Holdings of U.S. Tre...
19 Jun, 2026, 09.43 AM IST
QS Rankings 2027: These are the world's best universities right now. Here's where India standsMIT has once again secured the top spot in the QS World University Rankings 2027, with Imperial College London and Stanford University shar...
18 Jun, 2026, 05.05 PM IST
AI startup Genspark valued at $2.6 billion in latest funding roundGenspark.ai secured $100 million in funding, valuing the company at $2.6 billion. This investment underscores strong investor confidence in...
17 Jun, 2026, 08.22 PM IST