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…
Trump’s Touted Coronavirus Website Still in Development Stage
A coronavirus testing website praised by U.S. President Donald Trump is still in its early stages of development and will launch initially in the San Francisco Bay Area, starting Monday. The site, which Trump mentioned during a Friday press briefing,…
Ukraine and a Guide to Avoiding World War III
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has exposed cracks in Moscow’s military strategy, with reports of poor logistics and low troop morale surfacing within days. While Russia’s missteps have provided European nations with an opportunity to increase lethal assistance to Ukraine,…
The Danger of Civil War Rhetoric: Addressing Political Violence Without Fear-Mongering
A year after the January 6th insurrection, the specter of catastrophic political violence looms over the United States. Headlines foretell a second civil war, conjuring images of the 1860s, while experts and commentators warn of a country on the brink….
When Software Bugs Go Nuclear: Testing a Digital Arsenal
Imagine this: the next major ransomware attack on U.S. soil doesn’t just lock up your computer—it involves a nuclear weapon. While this might sound like a sci-fi thriller, it underscores the growing risks as the U.S. nuclear arsenal integrates more…
South Korean Energy Giant Faces Legal Challenge Over ‘CO2-Free’ LNG Claims
SK E&S Co., South Korea’s largest private gas provider, is under scrutiny following allegations from environmental group Solutions for Our Climate, accusing the company of misleading the public about the environmental impact of its liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in…
Samsung Announces Major Management Overhaul, Merging Consumer and Mobile Divisions
Samsung Electronics Co. is undergoing its most significant management restructuring in years, merging its consumer and mobile divisions into a unified SET Division. This move is part of the company’s broader reorganization, which includes the replacement of its three co-CEOs…
Meta Faces Pressure to Sell Giphy Amid Antitrust Concerns
In a landmark decision, Britain’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has ordered Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook, to sell its $315 million acquisition of GIF search engine Giphy. This ruling marks a significant shift in global antitrust…
SoftBank’s Bold Move: A Return to Stock Buybacks After Portfolio Losses
In response to a sharp decline in the value of its portfolio companies, SoftBank Group Corp. has announced a stock buyback program worth up to 1 trillion yen ($8.8 billion). The Tokyo-based tech conglomerate revealed the move on Monday, stating…
Facebook Whistleblower Sophie Zhang Exposes Company’s Inaction on Political Manipulation
In a high-profile testimony before the British Parliament on Monday, former Facebook data scientist Sophie Zhang delivered scathing allegations against the social media giant, accusing the company of enabling authoritarian governments to manipulate political discourse and of turning a blind…
Singles’ Day Faces Headwinds Amid Political Shifts and Supply Chain Challenges
As Singles’ Day, the world’s largest online shopping event, celebrates its thirteenth edition on November 11, it finds itself at a crossroads. Initially launched in 2009 in China with just 27 merchants, the event has grown into a massive global…
Biological Weapons in the ‘Shadow War’
Do biological weapons still pose a significant threat in today’s world? The COVID-19 pandemic has reignited concerns about biological weapons, with some experts speculating that bad actors—both state and non-state—may be renewing their focus on these tools of destruction. A…
Elon Musk’s Net Worth Takes a $50 Billion Hit in Two Days
Elon Musk’s wealth has experienced a dramatic $50 billion drop in just two days, marking the largest two-day loss in the history of the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. This sharp decline is now the biggest one-day fall since Jeff Bezos saw…