Global Market: Kospi extends winning streak to six sessions, jumps over 2% on chip gainsSouth Korean shares surged 2.73%, extending gains for a sixth session as chipmakers rallied on optimism over AI demand. Samsung Electronics...
18 Aug, 2026, 09.11 AM IST
In 1942, Loyalhanna Dam went into operation while Pittsburgh factories produced wartime steel and the army relied on 54,000 pigeons. 84 years later, the dam has prevented more than $658 million in flood damage and its cranes are getting a major overhaulTwo 64-ton cranes at Loyalhanna Dam are receiving a major overhaul after eight decades of service. These aging machines manage massive stee...
16 Aug, 2026, 02.37 AM IST
In 1976, USACE made a landmark decision to block development that threatened Marco Island's mangrove wetlands. 6 years later, Deltona handed Florida 15,000 acres of habitat and received 160 acres of industrial land in returnIn 1976, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) refused to approve a major dredge-and-fill project proposed by the Deltona Corporation on...
15 Aug, 2026, 12.06 AM IST
Pakistan sees US-Iran deal close as Hormuz standoff drags on, Trump toughens stancePakistan's defense minister indicated a potential US-Iran arrangement regarding the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices reacted to these conflicti...
11 Aug, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
Iran supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei's absence deepens leadership mysteryIran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei remains out of public view since his father's death. His written statements signal a hardline st...
08 Aug, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
Oil slips, heads for weekly loss as Hormuz deal uncertainty persistsOil prices declined as investors weighed prospects of reopening the Strait of Hormuz against persistent geopolitical risks. Markets also aw...
07 Aug, 2026, 07.22 PM IST
Global Market Today: Asian stocks drop as AI rally pauses, oil dipsAsian markets experienced a dip on Thursday as Wall Street's recent tech surge showed signs of slowing down. Crude oil prices also fell sli...
06 Aug, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Global Market: South Korean shares slip nearly 2% as AI spending worries overshadow softer inflationSouth Korean shares fell nearly 2% on Tuesday as renewed concerns over AI-related spending and heavy selling in semiconductor stocks oversh...
04 Aug, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
"Nothing will get through unless total surrender accomplished": US President Trump lambasts IranPresident Trump criticized Iran's leadership for perceived duplicity regarding negotiations with the United States. He asserted US Navy con...
03 Aug, 2026, 11.17 PM IST
Canada's WestJet flight attendants go on strike after talks fall through, grounding flightsWestJet flight attendants commenced a strike on Sunday after contract negotiations failed. The Canadian Union of Public Employees represent...
02 Aug, 2026, 02.28 PM IST
AI isn’t a catch-all trade for stocks in this earnings seasonInvestors are becoming more selective about AI-linked stocks, rewarding companies such as Microsoft and Amazon for showing clear returns fr...
02 Aug, 2026, 12.04 PM IST
Global Market Today: Asian stocks rise on Korean rally, yen holds gainsAsian stocks advanced as chip shares revived artificial intelligence trade confidence. South Korea's Kospi Index surged over fourteen perce...
31 Jul, 2026, 06.21 AM IST
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on FridayIndian equities extended gains after the US Federal Reserve kept rates unchanged, with Sensex rising 274 points and Nifty closing above 24,...
30 Jul, 2026, 09.29 PM IST
Iran vows to 'punish the aggressor today' after US strikes IRGC targets, says state mediaIran's Revolutionary Guards have issued a stern warning, promising retribution for what they term aggressive actions following intense US m...
30 Jul, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
Global Market Today: Asian stocks mixed, bonds slip after Fed decisionAsian stocks fluctuated on Thursday as semiconductor shares declined. Treasury yields reached multi-decade highs following the Federal Rese...
30 Jul, 2026, 06.16 AM IST
Nasdaq 100 heads for correction as AI worries rattle investorsThe benchmark reached the correction threshold in just 38 trading days, versus more than 100 sessions during its previous decline.
28 Jul, 2026, 09.07 PM IST
Global Market Today: Asian stocks fall on AI jitters, oil extends dropAsian equities dropped as artificial intelligence spending concerns fueled chipmaker selloffs. Crude oil extended its decline, with Brent s...
28 Jul, 2026, 06.34 AM IST