US tariffs: Trump plans to levy 10% duties on goods from African and Caribbean nations; targets pharma and chip sectors next
US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday (local time) that he is planning to impose…
World’s major courts take growing role in climate fight
PARIS: The world’s top court is poised to tell governments what their legal obligations are to tackle global warming, and possibly outline consequences for polluters that cause climate harm to vulnerable countries.Wednesday’s highly anticipated advisory opinion by the International Court of Justice comes in the wake of landmark international decisions that experts say together have…
No wider adoption: Why Fastag’s growth beyond toll payments is limited – explained
The Fastag system faces challenges with inadequate bank-based customer support. Fastag may be used for toll payments pan India but its adoption for wider use cases still remains severely limited. The electronic toll collection system has shown negligible growth in the last fiscal year. The system’s growth, including transaction volumes and participating banks, has remained…
’10 years of abuse’: UK ex-MP accuses husband of sexual assault; he had championed women’s rights
(AI generated image for representation) As domestic abuse cases in the UK continue to rise, former Conservative MP Kate Kniveton has spoken out about the years of abuse she suffered from her ex-husband, former Tory MP Andrew Griffiths.In a new ITV documentary, Breaking The Silence: Kate’s Story, Kniveton shared how the abuse lasted for more…
Q1 FY26 Results: Early earnings show slowdown in revenue, profit growth; analysts see double-digit gains ahead
Early earnings trends for the June quarter showed sluggish revenue and profit growth, excluding a one-time gain reported by Reliance Industries (RIL).According to an ET report, growth momentum has slowed to its lowest in at least nine quarters, largely due to muted performance from key sectors like banking, finance, FMCG, and IT.Among 186 companies that…
Florida tragedy: Dog the bounty hunter’s step-grandson accidently killed by step-son; sheriff calls it ‘isolated case’
A heartbreaking loss has struck the family of reality TV star Duane ‘Dog’ Chapman, after his stepson, Gregory Zecca, allegedly shot and killed his 13-year-old son, Anthony, in a tragic accident.The incident reportedly took place on Saturday night at the Naples, Florida apartment of Gregory Zecca, the son of Chapman’s wife, Francie Frane, the New…
Top stocks to buy: Stock recommendations for the week starting July 21, 2025 – check list
Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: According to Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd, the top stock picks for the week (starting July 21, 2025) are Vishal Mega Mart, and State Bank of India (SBI). Let’s take a look: Stock Name CMP (Rs) Target (Rs) Upside (%) Vishal Mega Mart 138 165 20%…
Dan Rivera mystery: No sign of Annabelle doll in hotel room; paranormalist’s death leaves eerie silence
The mystery surrounding the death of American paranormal investigator Dan Rivera has taken a chilling turn, as Pennsylvania authorities confirm that the notorious Annabelle doll was not in the room where he died. But the eerie coincidence has only deepened the unease around his final hours.Rivera, 54, a lead investigator with the Connecticut-based New England…
Gold price prediction: What’s the gold rate outlook for July 21, 2025 week – should you buy or sell?
Gold price prediction: This week’s key triggers include US durable goods orders, manufacturing and services PMIs, China’s loan prime rate decision, and Fed Chair Powell’s speech. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are expected to remain steady as global economic events continue to shape the yellow metal’s price outlook. Manav Modi, Senior Analyst,…
China confirms EU leaders to visit Thursday for summit
Chinese president Xi Jinping (file photo) BEIJING: China confirmed that top leaders from the European Union will visit on Thursday for a summit, as the two major trading partners seek to smooth over a series of trade disputes.“As agreed between China and the EU, President of the European Council Antonio Costa and President of the…
Asian markets steady; yen holds firm after Japan vote setback; oil prices edges higher
Asian stocks held steady on Monday, while Wall Street futures stayed firm ahead of key earnings reports from major tech companies.The Japanese yen also remained stable, as investors brushed off the weekend election results that weakened Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s ruling coalition.The outcome, though unfavourable for the government, had already been factored into markets, Reuters…