The New Gold Rush: How the Bull Run in Gold Triggered a Rally Across Precious Metals
What began as a defensive bet on gold has turned into a broad-based rally across precious metals. Silver, platinum, and palladium are now rising alongside gold, signalling a structural shift in investor behaviour.
The Great Reset: Will India’s New Labour Codes Improve Ease of Doing Business?
India has rolled out four new Labour Codes to modernise outdated laws, reduce compliance burdens, and formalise employment. But their success will depend on how states implement the reforms.
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…
Oil Spill in California: Amplify Energy Takes Over Three Hours to Halt Worst Leak in Decades
California’s worst oil spill in nearly three decades has come under scrutiny after a government report revealed that Amplify Energy Corp. took more than three hours to stop the leak from its San Pedro Bay Pipeline on October 2. The…
Evergrande Halts Trading Amid Growing $300 Billion Crisis
Shares of China Evergrande Group and its property management unit were suspended from trading in Hong Kong as the company struggles to manage its escalating financial crisis. The trading halt, which also affected all structured products related to the company,…
China Applies to Join Asia-Pacific Trade Pact Once Led by the U.S.
In a significant move that could shift the balance of power in the Asia-Pacific region, China has formally applied to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). The pact, initially proposed by the U.S. to counter China’s…
DoorDash Takes Legal Action Against New York City Over Order Privacy Concerns
DoorDash Inc. has filed a lawsuit against New York City, challenging a newly implemented law that mandates third-party food delivery services to share customer information with restaurants. The law requires delivery platforms to provide restaurants with monthly data on customers…
Why Silicon Valley’s Optimization Mindset Could Lead Us to Fail
In 2013, Rob Rhinehart, a Silicon Valley software engineer, approached food as a problem to be solved. To him, buying, preparing, and cleaning up after meals seemed inefficient and time-consuming. The result of this thought process was Soylent—an engineered meal…
Beijing’s Proposal to Take Control of Didi Global: A Strategic Move in the Digital Landscape
In a dramatic turn of events, Beijing’s municipal government has proposed a significant investment in Didi Global Inc., potentially giving state-run companies control of the world’s largest ride-hailing company. According to sources familiar with the discussions, the government is considering…
Greenland Declares a Bold Ban on Oil Exploration, Citing Climate Imperatives
In a landmark move prioritizing environmental sustainability, Greenland’s government has officially banned all future oil and gas exploration, citing the high environmental and economic costs of extraction. This decision aligns with the island’s socialist-led administration’s strong focus on climate concerns,…
Global Shipping Woes Ripple Through Supply Chains
Rising shipping costs and logistical bottlenecks are wreaking havoc on global supply chains, driving up prices for businesses and consumers alike. From anchovies to coffee beans, industries across the board are grappling with the fallout of skyrocketing freight expenses. Anchovies…
South Korea Explores Development of Heavily Armed Arsenal Ship
South Korea is considering the development of a heavily armed “arsenal ship,” a vessel designed to deliver long-range precision strikes with cruise missiles. At approximately 5,000 tons—comparable in size to a large frigate—the ship would be equipped with 80 vertical…
Israeli Air Force’s Finest Hour: 40 Years Since the F-16 Strike on Iraq’s Nuclear Reactor
June 7, 2021, marked the 40th anniversary of Operation Opera, the Israeli Air Force’s daring strike on Iraq’s Osirak nuclear reactor, just 17 kilometers from Baghdad. This marked the first-ever preventive attack on a suspected nuclear weapons program, setting a…
Amazon Updates Leadership Principles Ahead of Jeff Bezos’ Exit
Amazon.com Inc., long guided by a core set of 14 corporate values, has introduced two new “Leadership Principles” just days before Jeff Bezos steps down as CEO. These additions, titled “Strive to be Earth’s Best Employer” and “Success and Scale…
The Metaverse and Beyond: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on the Fusion of Virtual and Physical Realities
It’s fitting that a company renowned for its groundbreaking technology in hyperrealistic video games has its sights set on creating the metaverse. Nvidia, the world’s most valuable semiconductor company, is spearheaded by CEO Jensen Huang, who envisions a “virtual world…