Federal Reserve chair’s warnings send US stocks tumbling; Asian markets move higher
US Wall Street experienced a significant sell-off on Wednesday, accompanied by a declining dollar, following…
Who was Didarul Islam? Bangladeshi-born NYPD officer killed in Manhattan shooting – hailed as ‘hero cop’
On Monday evening, NYPD officer Didarul Islam left for duty, wearing his uniform to protect New York City. He never made it back home.Islam was among five people killed in a mass shooting at a Manhattan office tower, where a gunman opened fire with a rifle before taking his own life. Another person was critically…
Tariff impact: Donald Trump’s new import duties could push US factory costs up to 4.5%, economists warn; flag risks to jobs, AI growth and margins
As President Donald Trump prepares to implement a sweeping set of new import tariffs starting August 1, a new analysis suggests these policies could significantly strain US manufacturers by raising their costs between 2% and 4.5%. The research, conducted by the Washington Center for Equitable Growth, warns that such increases may crimp already-thin profit margins,…
Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle ad faces backlash: Megyn Kelly slams ‘lunatic left’ for calling campaign ‘white supremacist’ – watch video
TV host Megyn Kelly slammed critics on Monday who accused actress Sydney Sweeney’s new American Eagle ad of promoting white supremacy, calling the controversy “absurd” and blaming the “lunatic left” for creating outrage.Speaking on her podcast, The Megyn Kelly Show, the host said Sweeney is being unfairly labeled a white supremacist over her role in…
NSE Q1 results: Net profit rises 14% to Rs 2,924 crore, contribution to exchequer logs at Rs 14,331 crore in April–June
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Tuesday reported a 14% year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 2,924 crore for the April–June quarter of FY26, even as its total income dipped 3% to Rs 4,798 crore compared with Rs 4,950 crore in the same period last year.In the year-ago quarter, the bourse had posted…
UAE to increase card fees for foreign transactions: Here’s how expats can avoid extra charges | World News
UAE expats may face higher charges on international card use starting September/ Representative Image TL;DR From Sept 22, UAE banks will raise fees on international card use to 3.14%, impacting travel and global online purchases. Expats sending money home or spending abroad will see higher charges on every swipe. There are ways to reduce costs,…
Salary hikes: How much increment can you expect this year? Here’s what a new report suggests
Representative AI-generated image Indian businesses are projected to offer average salary increases between 6.2 per cent and 11.3 per cent this financial year, as companies adapt their workforce approaches with enhanced focus on skill certifications and performance-based engagement, according to a report released on Tuesday.The TeamLease Services – Jobs and Salaries Primer 2025-26 report, cited…
Russia attacks prison in Ukraine: At least 17 inmates killed; Kyiv calls it ‘war crime’ | World News
Russia strikes Ukrainian prison (Representative image) Russia struck a prison in Ukraine’s southeastern Zaporizhzhia region late Monday(local time), killing at least 17 inmates and injuring more than 80 others.Russia used four guided aerial bombs to target Bilenkivska Correctional colony, according to the State Criminal Executive Service of Ukraine, reported AP.At least 42 inmates were hospitalized…
Wistron to expand India operations: Telangana unit planned with Rs 1,000 crore investment; focus on non-iPhone hardware
Taiwanese manufacturer Wistron, which sold its Karnataka iPhone facility to Tata Electronics in 2023, is now planning an electronics production unit in Telangana with a proposed investment of Rs 1,000 crore, according to informed Economic Times sources.The company is currently looking for suitable land in Hyderabad to establish a facility dedicated to manufacturing servers, routers…
What is Riyadh Monopoly? How Saudi Arabia made the classic board game uniquely its own | World News
Riyadh Monopoly will be available in September 2025 at Sultan Center, select local toy shops, and KEAD Entertainment’s official online store/ Image: FIle TL;DR Riyadh Monopoly swaps Boardwalk for Kingdom Tower and dollars for Saudi Riyals. Chance cards now include Eid dinners, speeding fines on Dammam Road, and Fitrana. Major Riyadh roads like Olaya and…
TCS stock slumps! IT firm’s shares plunge 33% from lifetime high, down 25% in 2025; amidst layoffs news, will bearish trend continue?
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s prominent IT firm, is facing a disconnect between its operational performance and market sentiment. The company’s stock has plunged 33 per cent from its peak, including a 25 per cent drop in 2025 alone, despite strong Q1FY26 results and continued dividend payouts.Recently, the tech giant’s announcement of large-scale layoffs, with…