Indonesia's rupiah has hit historic lows worse than the 1998 Asian financial crisis, driven by domestic policy concerns and global pressures. The depreciation is crushing small businesses, increasing living costs, and driving a surge in online debt.
W East St. Louis 15-latek w kostiumie klauna zamordował na przystanku autobusowym 78-letniego weterana marynarki wojennej, Johna Wesleya Allena Sr. Podejrzany został zatrzymany przez policję.
A 14-year-old Thai student killed his grandparents and 5 people at his school, wounding over 30, before taking his own life, prompting Thailand's leader to promise new gun laws amid the country's struggle with gun violence.
A 14-year-old student in Thailand killed at least 5 people, including teachers and pupils, at Debsirin Nonthaburi School near Bangkok, after first shooting his grandparents at home.
Lista de candidatos anunciados ao cargo de senador pelo Tocantins nas eleições inclui políticos, empresários, líderes comunitários e figuras públicas. Votação ocorre em 4 de outubro.
Denmark's government has announced urgent measures requiring upper secondary students aged 16 to 19 to orally defend written essays and complete more assignments under school supervision to combat AI cheating.
Mikayla Khramov, a Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter, is creating an album with her rescue horse Yupia, who plays guitar and harp using his nose and teeth, highlighting their unique bond and trust.
La premier Giorgia Meloni ha incontrato i vicepremier Salvini, Tajani e il leader Lupi per il consueto vertice di maggioranza prima della pausa estiva, facendo il punto sulle priorità e sui provvedimenti in scadenza.
The Indian government has introduced a Bill to amend the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, potentially enabling a Merchant Discount Rate on select UPI transactions above Rs 2,000 for large merchants to support payment infrastructure investment.
The Centre may allow a 0.25% to 0.4% merchant discount rate on UPI business payments above Rs 2000 following an amendment introduced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament.
Seis suspeitos morreram após troca de tiros com a Polícia Militar durante patrulhamento na Bahia. Ação resultou na apreensão de armas, drogas e dinheiro.
The Indian government plans to permit a merchant discount rate of 0.25% to 0.4% on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000 made to businesses, while P2P transfers remain exempt. No implementation timeline has been set yet.
India asserts readiness to defend national interests after Pakistan deploys 250 Chinese-made SH-15 self-propelled artillery guns along their shared border, amidst tensions over cross-border terrorism and disputed elections in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) condemned the recent local elections in Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoK) as a 'complete farce', citing violence, intimidation, and repression by Pakistani forces, which have killed at least 90 civilians since June.
Pakistan-occupied Kashmir's assembly polls are marked by reports of state-backed violence, enforced disappearances of journalists, and internet shutdowns, prompting condemnation from Amnesty International and the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ).
Pakistan-occupied Kashmir faces escalating brutality, violence, and media crackdown during assembly polls, prompting global human rights and press freedom watchdogs to urge Pakistani authorities to end the crackdown and restore communications.
Kyiv used naval drones to hit Russian radar in Crimea; Ukrainian forces struck Wildberries warehouses, an oil refinery and air base; diplomatic shake‑up includes ambassador dismissal and NATO remarks; Russia blames Ukraine for Moscow restaurant bombing.
Proposed amendments to the Payment and Settlement Systems Act aim to bring back merchant discount rate on select UPI transactions, potentially helping banks and fintech firms recover technology and cybersecurity investments, ET first reported on July 16.
Italian study of over 5,000 schoolchildren found those who opened social media accounts at ages 11‑12 scored lower in maths and reading at age 16, a gap equivalent to six months of learning, while English scores were unaffected.
Nathan Owen was jailed for four years and three months for dangerous driving and fraud after falsely claiming his electric Jaguar I-Pace malfunctioned at 86mph on UK motorways to avoid car finance payments, causing a police operation and damaging Jaguar Land Rover's reputation.
The Hilltop Youth, a group of young Israeli settlers, has intensified its violence and influence in the occupied West Bank, enjoying government backing and immunity. Despite Western sanctions, their attacks on Palestinian communities are at record highs, and they are gaining mainstream political power.
Ganymede, Jupiter's largest moon, defies typical lunar classifications due to its size (larger than Mercury), intrinsic magnetic field, and a vast hidden saltwater ocean. These planet-like features make it one of the Solar System's most unusual worlds, prompting continued study by missions like NASA's Juno.
Uberaba, MG, registrou o maior número de pessoas afetadas por desastres naturais (339 mil) entre 2015-2025, principalmente devido à estiagem. A prefeitura e especialistas apontam a vulnerabilidade do sistema de abastecimento e buscam soluções como a ampliação de fontes e planos de contingência para enfrentar eventos climáticos extremos.
14-year-old Amelia fell ill from not drinking water due to strict toilet rules at her school, run by Athena Learning Trust. Hundreds of parents campaigned against the trust's "authoritarian" discipline, leading to the trust's decision to disband and transfer its schools.
