‘Comrade Labubu’: Chinese doll makes its way to Karl Marx’s grave in London; post goes viral
A photo of a Labubu figurine placed on Karl Marx’s tomb in London has gone…
Dubai launches innovative project to modernize mosque lessons and unify preaching content | World News
Using storytelling and live engagement, Dubai’s IACAD ensures mosque lessons stay relevant in modern society, especially for kids and youth/ Image: WAM The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai (IACAD) has introduced a fresh initiative called “Development of Mosque Lessons and Unification of Preaching Content” as part of its IACAD-X projects. This program…
US market today: Stocks edge higher as Fed meet, China tariff talks weigh; JetBlue, SoFi jump while Merck, UnitedHealth drag
Wall Street inched up on Tuesday with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hitting fresh record highs, but gains were capped as investors remained cautious ahead of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision and the outcome of high-stakes US-China trade talks.The S&P 500 rose 0.2% in early trading, building on a six-day record streak, while the…
‘Terry Long, football gave me…’: Manhattan shooter Shane Tamura’s strange manifesto makes motive clear, ‘They failed us’
Manhattan shooter Shane Tamura blamed NFL for his brain disease and addressed a manifesto to Terry Long. Shane Tamura, the 27-year-old crazed gunman who killed an NYPD officer, a Blackstone executive and two others in a random shooting inside a Midtown skyscraper that houses many offices, carried a strange note in his pocket. The note…
TCS layoffs: Amidst mass sackings, Tata Consultancy Services stops salary hikes & senior level hiring; ‘huge cost cutting in…’
TCS communicated to its employees through an internal email on Saturday regarding challenges from market and economic uncertainties. (AI image) TCS layoffs: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has decided to stop recruitment of senior staff and freeze yearly salary increments across its global operations. This decision follows the company’s recent announcement to reduce its over 6…
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…