China has transitioned from a net provider of funds to a net collector in Africa as large infrastructure loans reach maturity, with Beijing focusing on smaller, selective projects.
The Trump administration has refunded about $100bn from tariffs collected before the US supreme court ruled them illegal. Meanwhile, a coalition of 25 US states has sued the administration over a fresh round of tariffs.
Thalapathy Vijay's action drama 'Jana Nayagan' saw a significant jump in box office collections on its second Sunday, earning ₹10.70 crore India net on Day 11. This strong performance, including ₹3 crore from overseas, pushed its worldwide gross to ₹295.92 crore, nearing the ₹300 crore mark.
Two major David Hockney exhibitions are set to open in Australia later this year, months after the British artist's death at 88. The National Gallery of Australia will host "Portraits in Print," while Carriageworks Sydney will stage "Bigger & Closer," an immersive show featuring Hockney's own narration.
Police in Hong Kong dismantled an illegal debt collection syndicate, along with a prostitution venue, a drug den, and three illegal gambling parlours, arresting 57 individuals aged 14 to 70, some with triad backgrounds. The syndicate recruited young people for "quick cash" to harass debtors via messaging apps.
Wang, a Chinese mathematician from the southern region, wins the highest honour for mathematicians under 40, a first for Chinese nationals in the prize's 90-year history, sparking instant celebrity status and high demand for a newspaper chronicling her life.
A new era of content discovery, AI Optimization (AIO), is emerging as AI models like ChatGPT and Perplexity become primary search tools. This shift requires content creators to optimize for AI-generated responses, distinct from traditional SEO, to capture growing organic traffic.
The Bar Council of India will release the AIBE 21 Final Answer Key on July 10, 2026, followed by results between July 15-18. This determines eligibility for the Certificate of Practice, essential for practicing law in India. Nearly 2.65 lakh candidates participated.
Tottenham Hotspur is spending an unprecedented £230m on player transfers, funded partly by Joe Lewis's art sales. This lavish spending, with high fees for players like Van Hecke and Fernandes, signals a shift from past frugality to a strategy focused on immediate success under manager Roberto De Zerbi.
Georgia is experiencing a tea renaissance, transforming Soviet-era plantations into high-quality luxury tea for European and US markets. Despite past economic troubles and political shifts, Georgian growers are reviving the industry with a focus on quality, organic standards, and innovative processing.
The YRF Spy Universe action thriller 'Alpha', starring Alia Bhatt and Sharvari, is nearing the Rs 75 crore worldwide box office milestone. The film collected an estimated Rs 2.85 crore net in India on Wednesday, bringing its total India net collection to Rs 44.95 crore.
Alia Bhatt and Sharvari's spy action film 'Alpha' experienced a 10.4% day-on-day increase in box office collections on Tuesday, earning an estimated Rs 4.25 crore net. Strategic ticket pricing contributed to boosted occupancy and footfalls, pushing the film's global haul to Rs 70.03 crore.
The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum houses over 8,000 artworks inspired by flight and space exploration, including pieces by Norman Rockwell and Alma Thomas. Initially sparked by a portrait of Alan Shepard, NASA's art program aimed to capture the human dimension of cosmic endeavors.
The action-thriller 'Alpha,' starring Alia Bhatt and Sharvari, debuted strongly on Friday, July 3, 2026, grossing approximately Rs 15.80 crore worldwide on its opening day. The film, part of the YRF spy universe, showed strong occupancy throughout the day, particularly in night shows.
Welcome to the Jungle's first week box office collection is nearing Rs 90 crore net. The film earned Rs 6.15 crore on Day 6, with Day 7 live tracking showing Rs 0.63 crore so far. It faces competition from 'Alpha' starting Friday.
India's gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections rose 13.9% year-on-year to Rs 1,94,812 crore in June 2026, primarily driven by a 34.6% surge in import tax revenues. Net collections increased 11.2%, with Maharashtra leading state contributions, reflecting the tax system's growing resilience.
Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons unveiled a "purified" collection at Milan Fashion Week, focusing on "intentional and meaningful" pieces like jeans and blazers, rejecting "experimental shapes" and "useless design" to redefine luxury.
A EVZ pagou €4,4 bilhões a 1,66 milhão de ex-trabalhadores forçados nazistas. Historiadores e a diretora da EVZ questionam se o valor foi suficiente, considerando os 26 milhões de pessoas exploradas e os danos sofridos. A demora nas compensações é atribuída à Guerra Fria e à desconfiança em relação aos ex-trabalhadores.
Une vague de chaleur s'abat sur la France avec des températures dépassant les 35 degrés dans plusieurs villes. Les habitants et les municipalités prennent des mesures pour faire face à cet épisode exceptionnel qui devrait durer plusieurs jours.
Ram Charan's sports drama 'Peddi' has crossed the ₹300 crore mark worldwide in its second week. The film has garnered ₹220.10 crore net in India and ₹51.85 crore gross overseas, with a total worldwide gross collection of ₹312.81 crore.
Political analyst Sylwia Monika Gorska states ASEAN is unlikely to form a united front on South China Sea disputes due to its principles of consensus, sovereignty, and non-interference. She noted the Asean Maritime Leaders’ Declaration offers Manila an alternative path.
A 27-year-old woman, Snehal Sawant, was critically injured after being stabbed multiple times in the neck and waist in Palghar, Maharashtra. The incident, captured on CCTV, occurred Friday evening near Gold Cinema. Police suspect a personal dispute and are searching for the absconding accused.
The Philippine Senate's official website was defaced with a warning message from hacktivists, coinciding with a political crisis over leadership control within the chamber.
Stuart Andrews reviews 11 top robot vacuums for 2026, highlighting Eufy X10 Pro Omni as the best overall. The guide covers budget options, power cleaning, obstacle avoidance, and hard floor suitability, offering advice on features like navigation, self-emptying stations, and app control.
