De Beers: Shaping the Future of Diamonds with Transparency, Innovation, and Responsibility
A Legacy Reimagined for a New Era For more than a century, De Beers has defined the global diamond story. Today, the company is re-examining that legacy through openness and innovation — addressing questions about its past and leading ethical…
Louvre Jewel Heist: Two Suspects Arrested as One Tried to Flee France
Louvre Jewel Heist: Arrests Made as Suspect Nabbed at Airport French authorities have arrested two suspects believed to be connected to the audacious jewel heist at the Louvre Museum in Paris. The arrests came just as one of the men…
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: A Global Voice for Inner Peace and Humanitarian Action
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is widely regarded as one of the most influential spiritual and humanitarian leaders of the modern era. He is best known as the founder of The Art of Living Foundation, through which he has promoted inner…
Internet Suspended in Assam’s Karbi Anglong and West Karbi Anglong Amid Unrest
The Assam government has suspended mobile internet and data services in Karbi Anglong and West Karbi Anglong following a serious law and order situation, citing concerns over the spread of rumours and inflammatory content.
H-1B Visa Rule Changes: Why Infosys, TCS and Other IT Stocks Are Under Pressure
Indian IT stocks such as Infosys and TCS are under pressure as markets react to concerns over changes in US H-1B visa rules and their potential impact on costs and staffing.
Deadly Saudi Bus Crash Claims 42 Indian Pilgrims: Understanding the Umrah Ritual
Deadly Mecca–Madinah Highway Crash Claims Lives of 42 Indian Umrah Pilgrims A major tragedy unfolded on the Mecca–Madinah highway early Monday, where at least 42 Indian Umrah pilgrims were killed after their bus collided with a diesel tanker. The impact…
Trump Rejects Israeli West Bank Annexation Efforts Amid U.S. Peace Strategy
Introduction U.S. President Donald Trump has firmly dismissed recent efforts by some Israeli lawmakers to annex the West Bank, stating unequivocally that Israel is “not going to do anything” with the territory. This declaration comes after Israel’s Knesset approved a…
President Trump Reacts to Deadly Israeli Hospital Strike in Gaza
On Monday, Israeli airstrikes hit the Nasser hospital in Khan Younis, killing at least 20 people, including five journalists and several medical workers. The incident has drawn international condemnation and a direct response from former U.S. President Donald Trump. The…
Prime Time for Software: Reimagining the Future of Defense Acquisition
It may surprise some to learn that the captains of the U.S. Navy’s most advanced and expensive combat ships — aircraft carriers — are not surface warfare officers with years of command experience on other naval vessels. Instead, they are…
Banking Crisis Survivors Reflect: How Quickly Confidence Can Collapse
Steve Chiavarone vividly remembers the unsettling confidence many financial experts had before the 2008 financial crisis. As a senior portfolio manager at Federated Hermes, he recalls how, just months before the collapse, strategists dismissed fears of a deep recession, projecting…
How the Ukraine War Accelerates U.S. Defense Strategy
In the world of defense strategy, the wisdom of prioritization is often emphasized. Frederick the Great once said, “Little minds try to defend everything at once, but sensible people look at the main point only; they parry the worst blows…
Facebook Moderators in Kenya Sue Meta Over Mass Layoffs and Alleged Union-Busting
A group of former Facebook content moderators in Kenya has filed a lawsuit against Meta, the platform’s parent company, and two outsourcing firms, Sama and Majorel, over what they allege to be unlawful layoffs and retaliatory practices. Supported by Foxglove,…
Walgreens Faces $200 Million Lawsuit from Former CEO Over Broken Contract
Greg Wasson, the former CEO of Walgreens, has filed a $200 million lawsuit against the company, accusing it of breaching a contract related to a technology project he helped establish. Wasson, who worked at the pharmacy giant for more than…
The Somme in the Sky: Lessons from the Russo-Ukrainian Air War
The conflict over Ukraine’s skies is eerily reminiscent of World War I’s Battle of the Somme. In those early days, fighters scrambled in the skies above Kyiv, but today, the air war has become a stalemate. Neither Russia nor Ukraine…
Breaking the Mannerheim Line: The Soviet Adaptation in the Finnish-Soviet Winter War
The 60th birthday of Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin on December 21, 1939, marked a low point for the Red Army’s invasion of Finland. Just weeks earlier, Andrei Zhdanov, the party head of Leningrad, had optimistically promised to deliver Finland’s surrender…
A Game-Changer for Iran: Russian Mi-28 Attack Helicopters Poised for Delivery to the Revolutionary Guard Corps?
As Russia strengthens its ties with Iran across multiple domains, particularly in defense, a new speculation has surfaced: Iran may soon acquire Russian attack helicopters, potentially the Mi-28, to modernize its aging rotary-wing fleet. This move comes after the announcement…
Inside New York’s High-Stakes Cannabis Real Estate Experiment
For Roland Conner, the journey from a marijuana-related arrest in the 1990s to owning a cannabis dispensary in Greenwich Village is nothing short of extraordinary. Smacked Village, nestled in one of New York City’s busiest neighborhoods, symbolizes a bold new…
U.S. Expands Arctic Defense with F-35 Stealth Deployment at Greenland’s Thule Air Base
The U.S. Air Force has marked a significant milestone with its first-ever deployment of F-35 stealth fighters to Thule Air Base in Greenland. This strategically located facility, situated 1,200 km north of the Arctic Circle, serves as the Pentagon’s northernmost…
Ukraine and the New Two-War Construct: The Future of U.S. Defense Strategy
How much security is enough security? During the Cold War, the answer seemed straightforward. The U.S. had one adversary: the Soviet Union. The goal was clear — deter and, if necessary, defeat. But the last three decades have shown that…
Bitcoin’s Environmental Impact: A Growing Climate Concern
Bitcoin mining, a process essential to the operation of the cryptocurrency, is rapidly becoming a significant environmental issue. According to recent research from the University of New Mexico, the climate costs associated with mining Bitcoin are comparable to industries like…