Stock market today: Oil climbs, Asian markets steady as investors assess fresh Middle East tensions Global markets opened Wednesday on a cautious note as renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East pushed oil prices higher, while Asian equities showed resilience after an initial volatility. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index was little changed after briefly falling…
‘Golden window’ for rescuing survivors trapped beneath the rubble has passed More than three days after twin earthquakes devastated Venezuela, the critical 72-hour “golden window” for rescuing survivors trapped beneath the rubble has passed, dimming hopes of finding more people alive.Venezuela’s atnional assembly president Jorge Rodríguez said the death toll has climbed to at least…
Japanese proverb of the day (AI-generated image) Japanese proverbs, also known as kotowaza, are an important part of Japan’s cultural heritage. Passed down through generations, these sayings often contain practical wisdom about life, relationships, work and society. Despite being brief and simple, they offer valuable lessons that encourage reflection and thoughtful decision-making. Many Japanese proverbs…
Lionel Messi (via Screengrab) Argentina will continue their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a Round of 16 clash against Egypt at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on Tuesday, July 7. The defending champions are one of few teams to win all their matches so far. They have entered the knockout phase as strong favourites. Lionel…
For decades, scientists have debated whether the earliest humans survived mainly by hunting animals or scavenging carcasses left behind by predators. Now, a new study of 1.6 million-year-old fossils from Kenya suggests the answer may be far more complex. Researchers analysing ancient animal bones, stone tool marks and hominin remains from the Koobi Fora Formation…
India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson has revealed how his father Viswanathan’s bold decision to move the family from Delhi to Kerala became the defining moment in his cricketing journey.Ahead of India’s second T20I against England at Old Trafford in Manchester, Samson reflected on the pivotal choice that changed the course of his career after he struggled…
Novak Djokovic’s wife Jelena made her feelings clear before his latest French Open victory (Image via Getty) Novak Djokovic is fighting for another French Open title, but before his big third-round match against Brazil’s Joao Fonseca, one message from his wife Jelena Djokovic grabbed attention. As Djokovic stepped onto the court at Roland Garros on…
NEW DELHI: With China undertaking another exercise to rename places in Arunachal Pradesh, India has categorically rejected “any mischievous attempts by the Chinese side to assign fictitious names to places which form part of the territory of India”. In a statement, ministry of external affairs (MEA) said such actions detract from the ongoing efforts to…
File photo: PM Modi with US President Donald Trump NEW DELHI: US President Donald Trump has called Prime Minister Narendra Modi as “a very tough cookie” and one of the world leaders he most admires, while praising Chinese President Xi Jinping as “all business” during a wide-ranging interview with Axios.According to Axios, Trump named PM…
In an important ruling on the law relating to Wills and inheritance, the Supreme Court of India has held that merely because a wife and children are excluded from a Will, the document cannot automatically be treated as suspicious or invalid. The Court observed that the very purpose of executing a Will is to alter…