
UN agency forced to halt food aid for 650,000 women, children in Ethiopia
ADDIS ABABA: The World Food Programme said Tuesday that it was suspending aid for 650,000…
The EU sanctions against Russia are expected to have significant implications for Indian refiners, according to a recent ICRA report.On July 18, the EU implemented its 18th sanctions package against Russia, prohibiting imports of refined products derived from Russian crude oil from third countries, whilst exempting Canada, Norway, the US, the UK and Switzerland.The impact…
Mira Murati, the Albanian-American tech visionary behind some of the most significant breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, is once again in the spotlight—this time for turning down an eye-watering $1 billion offer from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg. As the former CTO of OpenAI and now the founder of the AI startup Thinking Machines Lab, Murati has…
Reliance Consumer Products Ltd (RCPL), the FMCG arm of Reliance Retail Ventures, is in early-stage discussions to acquire a majority stake in Shunya, the premium zero-sugar fruit drink brand owned by Baidyanath Group’s Naturedge Beverages, according to executives familiar with the matter, quoted by Economic times. Launched in 2018 by Siddhesh Sharma, a third-generation heir…
Saudi Arabia and UAE climb global AI charts with strong talent growth/ Representative Image TL;DR The UAE and Saudi Arabia now rank in the top 20 countries for AI talent, ahead of Italy and Russia. Saudi Arabia is offering world-leading AI salaries, long-term research incentives, and building AI cities. The UAE is focusing on fintech,…
Nayara Energy, operates India’s third-largest refinery and supplies petroleum products both domestically and internationally. (AI image) EU sanctions on Russia oil have started causing troubles for Russia-backed Indian refinery Nayara Energy. After news of shipping operators showing reluctance to work with Nayara and Microsoft’s abrupt suspension of IT services for the company, it has come…
Earthquakes and tsunamis remain among the most devastating natural disasters on the planet, especially for countries located along the Pacific “Ring of Fire.” Russia, the United States, and Japan face elevated seismic risks due to their positions on active tectonic boundaries. A recent 8.7-magnitude quake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on July 29, 2025, reignited global…
The last significant acquisition by Tata Motors was Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), purchased for $2.3 billion in 2008. In its biggest acquisition ever, Tata Motors is preparing to acquire Italian truck manufacturer Iveco from the Agnelli family, its main shareholder, for $4.5 billion (3.9 billion). The last significant acquisition by Tata Motors was Jaguar Land…
Minnesota called in the National Guard after a “deliberate, coordinated, digital attack” hit the city of St Paul, severely disrupting public services and forcing a complete shutdown of municipal information systems.St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter confirmed during a press conference on Tuesday that the city had initiated a full shutdown of its information systems as…
Indian electronic contract manufacturers are expanding globally through acquisitions and strategic partnerships to gain access to clients in the US, Europe, and other international markets. They are capitalising on supply chain disruptions triggered by tariff-related shifts, particularly those involving China. These companies are leveraging the current trade environment to acquire technologies and capabilities that would…
A sunny day at San Lorenzo beach was interrupted by a dramatic plane dive that left spectators in shock, as a Spanish Air Force EF-18 Hornet suddenly swooped low over the water during the 2025 Festival Aereo Internacional de Gijon.Footage shows the EF-18 Hornet continuing a normal path before a sudden dive, descending alarmingly close…