South Korea’s artificial intelligence-led semiconductor boom has yet to generate a meaningful spillover into the broader economy, even as concerns over the won and financial stability are increasing the likelihood of a Bank of Korea (BOK) rate hike next month, Nomura’s senior economist said.Speaking at Nomura’s Korea Equities & Economy Media Briefing in Seoul, Park…
Former England spinner Graeme Swann has questioned the England Cricket Board’s (ECB) decision to impose a midnight curfew on players, saying England captain Ben Stokes has become a victim of a culture that is more focused on policing players than allowing them to celebrate success.Stokes came under scrutiny after footage emerged from post-Test celebrations at…
Afghanistan’s Rahmanullah Gurbaz (AP Photo) Rahmanullah Gurbaz rewrote the record books with a breathtaking 48-ball century against India in the rain-shortened first ODI at Dharamsala. The hundred was the fastest ever by an Afghanistan batter in ODI cricket, surpassing all previous Afghan records. It was also the quickest century of Gurbaz’s ODI career, his ninth…
Why are these 3Fs so important? How do they add to pressure on India’s growth story? We decode: (AI image) Fuel, fertilisers, and forex – the 3Fs that India is focusing on. But why? The US-Iran war has put the global economy at risk, and India is not immune. In fact, in the current context…
China on Saturday opposed the United States for adding several leading Chinese companies, including BYD, Alibaba and Baidu, to a Pentagon list of firms alleged to have links with the Chinese military, arguing that the move undermines understandings reached during last month’s summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.This comes despite…
Australia start their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a Group 1 clash against South Africa at Old Trafford in Manchester. The six-time champions arrive as the world’s top-ranked T20I side and remain one of the strongest teams in women’s cricket. This tournament also marks the beginning of a new World Cup chapter…
SpaceX‘s blockbuster stock market debut may have made Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire, but the rocket company is only one part of a sprawling business empire that stretches from electric vehicles and artificial intelligence to brain implants and underground transport systems.Over the years, several of Musk’s ventures have become increasingly interconnected. Earlier this year,…
India’s Manav Suthar (PTI Photo/Atul Yadav) Fresh from a dream Test debut for India, left-arm spinner Manav Suthar continued his impressive run by making an immediate impact for Warwickshire in the County Championship. Playing his first match for the English county against Yorkshire, the 23-year-old picked up two wickets on the opening day as Yorkshire…
Harsh Dubey and Gurnoor Brar (X-BCCI) India handed maiden ODI caps to Harsh Dubey and Gurnoor Brar ahead of their clash against Afghanistan, with the two youngsters marking a special milestone in their careers.Dubey received his cap from KL Rahul, while India captain Shubman Gill presented Gurnoor Brar with his debut cap before the start…
Photo credit: X/@BCCIWomen A well-balanced India will rely on openers Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma to provide a strong start against Pakistan when they begin their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup campaign on Sunday.Led by Harmanpreet Kaur, India are aiming to add a second global title after winning the Women’s ODI World Cup last year….