The Indian Rupee gained 20 paise against the US dollar in early trade on Friday, reaching 94.20. Optimism surrounding an India-US trade agreement, coupled with improved foreign inflows and lower crude oil prices, fueled the recovery from its previous all-time closing low.
Donald Trump claimed "OIL IS FLOWING," "STOCK MARKETS ARE ROARING," and "PRICES ARE DROPPING" on Truth Social. While the Dow Jones hit a record high, other indices slipped. Petrol prices are down from May highs but still above pre-war levels. Job growth is not at record levels, and layoffs are increasing.
On June 17, US spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced net outflows totaling $82.2 million, influenced by the Federal Reserve's less supportive policy update. However, individual ETF flows showed a divided market, with some products attracting new capital while others saw significant redemptions.
Photographer Martin Parr's last project, a documentation of Lacock, Wiltshire, is on display at Lacock Abbey. The exhibition captures changes and constants in the village over 40 years, reflecting Parr's signature style of observing ordinary British life.
Adobe launches a private beta for its reimagined Firefly AI studio, featuring "Elements" for reusable assets and "Projects" for organized workflows. New tools include brand kit generation, video editing features like Quick Cut, and storyboard-to-video conversion, aiming to enhance creative efficiency.
Carlos Alberto Suástegui Villanueva, a suspected leader of the Los Águilas gang, was shot dead outside Guayaquil's airport. The attack, captured on security footage, occurred a day after a state of emergency was declared in the region due to rising gang violence.
국립현대미술관 서울에서 열리는 '이것은 개념미술이 (아니)다' 전시는 28명의 작가와 140여 점의 작품을 통해 한국 개념미술의 전환을 조명합니다. 시각적 재현을 넘어 사유와 개념을 중시하는 흐름을 탐구합니다.
The BBC faces scrutiny after presenter Ashley Cain's alleged misconduct in Las Vegas halted filming for a documentary. This occurred months after the BBC was informed of offensive social media posts by Cain, raising questions about vetting procedures.
Ecosystems are often described using functional language, implying they have purposes they can fail to perform. This essay argues that ecosystems lack intrinsic ends and cannot truly "break down," challenging the "ecosystem services" framework and advocating for clearer thinking about environmental crises.
Taiwan's first civil defence drone training programme, inspired by Ukraine's use of drones in warfare, aims to equip citizens with skills for surveillance and information sharing in potential conflict scenarios with China. The course, run by Kuma Academy, focuses on manual piloting of Taiwanese-made drones.
Bitcoin dropped near $64,900 as Brent crude fell below $80 following a US-Iran peace framework. The market's focus shifts from oil shocks to liquidity, rates, and risk appetite, with the Fed's stance and ETF flows now critical for BTC's recovery.
UK inflation remained unexpectedly at 2.8% in May, with higher transport and fuel costs offset by slower food price rises. Economists had forecast a rise to 3%. The ONS reported the flatlining figure, which follows a decline in April, as various price movements balanced out.
The Indian Rupee strengthened significantly against the US dollar, gaining over 30 paise to reach 94.29. This recovery is attributed to falling crude oil prices and a weaker dollar index, with markets anticipating the US-Iran framework agreement.
The US military is conducting covert ship-to-ship oil transfers in the Gulf of Oman to maintain energy exports amid an Iranian blockade. The operation, involving smaller tankers transferring oil to larger vessels, aims to mitigate the global energy supply shock caused by the Strait of Hormuz closure.
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut alleged two MPs were flown to Delhi on a chartered plane from Nanded, calling it an attempt to evade scrutiny amidst reports of a party split. He questioned the MPs' motives and stated that public and party members would hold those responsible accountable.
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut alleged that two MPs were flown to Delhi from Nanded on a chartered plane as part of "Operation Tiger" to engineer a party split, calling it an attempt to evade scrutiny.
New research offers a framework to predict powerful turbidity currents, which can damage underwater infrastructure. Findings could aid in managing reservoirs and protecting cables.
G7 leaders aim to prioritize the Ukraine war, with Donald Trump suggesting the US may soon reinstate sanctions on Russian oil. Meanwhile, Ukraine reports a bomber crash and Russian strikes kill at least eight people across multiple regions. A Russian artist critical of Putin was killed in Poland.
Crimea has banned nighttime rides on mopeds, quad bikes, and motorcycles, citing their noise resemblance to drone attacks and alleging children are deliberately involved. Ukraine has intensified drone attacks on the peninsula, impacting supply routes and fuel availability. Meanwhile, a Ukrainian drone hit a Moscow refinery, halting operations, and Russia's strikes killed at least eight people across Ukraine.
Noah Lyles set a new 150m world record of 14.67 seconds at the Golden Spike meet in Ostrava. Australian sprinter Gout Gout finished third in a national record of 14.96, improving on his previous Diamond League performance.
Neymar Jr. se une à plataforma FlareFlow para produzir 16 microdramas usando sua imagem e inteligência artificial. Os conteúdos, com tramas de futebol e fantasia, serão lançados globalmente e na China.
Silivri Belediye Başkanı Bora Balcıoğlu, "suç işlemek amacıyla örgüt kurma" gibi çeşitli suçlamalarla ilgili yürütülen soruşturma kapsamında ifade verdi. Balcıoğlu, üzerine atılı suçlamaları reddetti ve etkin pişmanlıktan faydalanmak istemediğini belirtti. Eşinin üzerine aldığı villa ve rüşvet iddialarına da yanıt verdi.
Silivri Belediye Başkanı Bora Balcıoğlu, "suç örgütü kurma", "rüşvet", "irtikap" gibi suçlamalarla ilgili ifadesinde suçlamaları reddetti. Eşinin üzerine aldığı villanın alımıyla ilgili detayları anlatan Balcıoğlu, 10 milyon TL'ye villa aldığını ve tadilatın küçük olduğunu belirtti. Villayı satan kişi ise Balcıoğlu'ndan 30 milyon TL aldığını ve bunun 24 milyonunu elden teslim aldığını ifade etti.
The Indian rupee depreciated by 2 paise to close at 94.60 against the US dollar on Tuesday, halting a two-session gain. Despite easing crude oil prices and optimism over a US-Iran peace deal, foreign capital outflows from Indian equities capped the rupee's rise.
