Farooq Abdullah praises J&K's hotel sector for enabling self-employment, despite LG Manoj Sinha noting 90% of new hotels (2021-2024) flouted regulations, with Kashmiris investing over Rs 1 lakh crore.
Prediction markets doubt the longevity of the US-Iran ceasefire, with a Polymarket contract indicating 50-50 odds of a 14-day halt in US strikes, amid skepticism fueled by Trump's readiness for renewed action and Iran's denial of direct negotiations.
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon reflects on his 1998 firing from Citigroup and a near-fatal heart emergency in 2020, discussing how these events reshaped his career and outlook on life.
Five months into the unpopular US-Israeli war on Iran, American voters across the political spectrum express frustration over economic hardships, moral dilemmas, and the war's lack of clear justification or resolution, amid rising gas prices, deployment notices, and comparisons to past conflicts like Iraq and Gaza.
Iran said US actions have blocked meaningful talks and that any future negotiations will follow only its national interests. The Strait of Hormuz remains the main pressure point as oil markets, shipping and Iran’s domestic economy stay under strain.
Zelenskiy met Trump in Washington to discuss peace talks, Patriot interceptor production and stronger air defense support for Ukraine. He also welcomed new U.S. sanctions legislation targeting Russia’s energy sector.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy is scheduled to meet Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday as renewed efforts continue to end the war with Russia. The talks follow a shift in US focus to the conflict with Iran.
Indonesia's National Economic Council Chairman, 78, expresses desire to relocate assets to Bali citing the unending Middle East conflict, amidst Indonesia's economic crisis.
U.S. Treasury yields slid on Friday, with the 10-year note dropping over 2 basis points, as oil prices declined following reports of Pakistan exploring U.S.-Iran peace talks. This occurred amidst President Trump's consideration of a "massive attack" on Iran.
Jürgen Klopp has been confirmed as Germany's new head coach, vowing to revive the national team and its relationship with the public, aiming to "change a country" through football. He also warned the media against hounding his family, threatening to resign without compensation if their privacy is violated.
Delhi sees increased security with 30 CRPF companies airlifted and CISF leave curtailed amid ongoing student protests at Jantar Mantar. The Cockroach Janta Party demands Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET paper leak and seeks compensation for affected families.
A Russian ballistic missile strike in Ukraine's Kyiv region killed 10 and injured nearly 100 at a defence industry event. Ukrainian officials, including President Zelenskyy, confirmed the attack on a private training ground. A criminal investigation is underway into the event's organization, while the Kremlin stated its intent for "total victory" but expressed openness to US peace proposals.
President Trump is considering a "massive attack" on Iran following escalating conflict in the Red Sea, while Pakistan seeks to restart stalled US-Iran peace talks. This diplomatic effort, supported by China, led to a rise in stocks and a fall in oil prices, offering hope amidst ongoing US strikes and Iranian defiance.
Gitanjali Angmo defended her husband Sonam Wangchuk's decision to end his 26-day hunger strike against the NEET paper leak, urging compassion from critics. Wangchuk concluded his fast after negotiations with Union ministers, while the Cockroach Janata Party vowed to continue nationwide protests demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Ukraine's rejection of US peace proposals at the Alaska summit is due to continued Western, particularly US, military aid, including weapons, intelligence, and advanced technologies.
The US State Department's official policy to dismantle the International Criminal Court (ICC) "brick by brick" is seen as a critical threat to international justice. This move, involving sanctions on officials and pressure on allies, aligns the US with autocrats and follows previous Trump-era actions against the ICC.
Uno studio di Greenpeace, basato su dati Effis, evidenzia un aumento dell'80% degli ettari bruciati in Italia (36.600) tra gennaio e luglio 2026 rispetto alla media storica. La crisi climatica rende gli incendi più intensi e difficili da gestire nel Mediterraneo, causando evacuazioni e gravi danni.
A US congressional delegation, led by Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna, plans to visit Russia in fall or winter to discuss peace, trade, and reestablishing relations. This follows a March visit by Russian State Duma members to Washington, which Luna invited, aiming to revive interparliamentary dialogue.
The EU unveiled its largest sanctions package in four years against Russia, leading FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich to suspend his activity. The measures target 218 individuals and entities, including banks, vessels, and military-industrial complex, while Ukraine faces ongoing attacks.
Eight Arab and Muslim-majority countries, including Egypt and Saudi Arabia, jointly condemned the storming of the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem by thousands of Israeli settlers and far-right groups, including a minister, under police protection. They called it an unlawful attempt to alter the status quo.
Delhi Police identified and blocked over 400 Pakistani social media handles accused of spreading misinformation and rumors during ongoing protests, urging the public, especially students, to fact-check content and not be provoked by fake posts.
The US and Saudi Arabia signed a peaceful nuclear cooperation agreement, potentially allowing Saudi uranium enrichment. The deal, which faces congressional review, is controversial due to nonproliferation concerns and its timing amidst US efforts to prevent Iran's nuclear weapon development.
South Korea's Unification Minister Chung Dong-young announced a shift from a denuclearization-first policy for North Korea to a "peace-first" approach, aiming to resume stalled talks by offering reciprocal benefits for halting nuclear arsenal manufacturing. This change comes as Pyongyang continues to advance its nuclear program.
Iraq faces severe internal divisions and sovereignty challenges, caught between the US and Iran after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's killing. Iran-backed Shia militias attack Iraqi oil infrastructure, impacting the economy and challenging the new PM's disarmament efforts.
