Australia experiences its winter solstice on June 21, marking the shortest day. Despite longer daylight hours starting tomorrow, sunrises will continue to be later for weeks, and colder weather is expected due to Earth's axial tilt and orbital eccentricity.
Australia experiences its winter solstice on June 21, the shortest day of the year. Despite days getting longer from tomorrow, sunrises will continue to get later for weeks, and colder weather is expected due to Earth's axial tilt and orbital eccentricity.
Thousands of Australians gathered in capital cities to watch the Socceroos play the US. Despite a loss, fans showed strong support, with large crowds in Sydney and Melbourne. Incidents included flares and minor crowd disturbances, but no major injuries were reported.
Thousands of Australians gathered in capital cities to watch the Socceroos play the US. Despite a loss, fans showed strong support, with some incidents involving flares and crowd surges.
For Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), an Indian credit card offers benefits beyond convenience, including building a crucial CIBIL score for future borrowing and simplifying rupee-denominated expenses. Understanding forex charges, repayment mechanisms, and FEMA compliance is vital before applying.
Shivang Kumar, an all-rounder for Bundelkhand Bulls, defied expectations by developing into a chinaman bowler alongside his batting prowess. His unique skillset, honed through unconventional training and parental support, earned him a spot in the IPL with Sunrisers Hyderabad for Rs 30 lakh, highlighting the growing talent pool from the Madhya Pradesh League.
NRIs can significantly reduce tax on NRE deposits in India as this income is tax-exempt. While NRO account interest is taxable, NRIs can leverage DTAAs to lower their tax burden or claim credits in their country of residence, avoiding double taxation.
Indian banks are asking the RBI to permit Non-Resident Indians to prematurely withdraw and rebook existing FCNR deposits. This move aims to allow them to benefit from a special scheme offering nearly double the returns on new deposits, incentivizing foreign currency inflows.
Archaeologists have discovered a 5,000-year-old monument near Stonehenge in Wiltshire, predating the famous landmark by 500 years. The site features two large postholes aligned with the sun, suggesting early solar alignments and ceremonial traditions.
Qantas has again postponed its direct Sydney to London flights, now slated for October 2027. The delay is attributed to extended wait times for new Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft, with the first delivery pushed to April 2027, impacting the previously announced 2027 launch.
Qantas will launch direct flights between Sydney and London starting October next year, using specially modified Airbus A350-1000ULR jets for the 19-22 hour journey. This marks a significant step for Project Sunrise, aiming to reduce travel time and offer a premium experience, though ticket prices are expected to be higher.
Finanzaufseher wie Verena Ross und Joachim Nagel warnen vor gestiegenen Risiken an den Kapitalmärkten durch den Iran-Krieg und Cybergefahren. Aktienanalysten bleiben trotz der geopolitischen Unsicherheiten optimistisch, gestützt durch starke Unternehmensgewinne und die Hoffnung auf stabile Zinsen.
Nigerian biologist Iroro Tanshi rediscovered the short-tailed roundleaf bat, believed extinct since the 1970s, in Nigeria's Afi mountain wildlife sanctuary. Her work combats deforestation, hunting, and wildfires threatening bat populations.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has amended investment rules for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs). Key changes allow individuals residing outside India to maintain designated repatriable rupee accounts for investments and outline new remittance procedures for sale proceeds of equity instruments and mutual fund units.
The Indian government is covering hedging costs for FCNR(B) deposits until Sept 2026, allowing banks to offer over 7% interest. This enables NRIs to use a rate arbitrage strategy, borrowing against deposits to reinvest and potentially earn significant returns, though risks like fluctuating borrowing costs and foreign taxes remain.
Uwe Seeler kämpfte gegen einen Achillessehnenriss, um bei der WM 1966 dabei zu sein. Adi Dassler schneiderte ihm spezielle Fußballschuhe, mit denen Seeler entscheidende Tore schoss.
Several Indian banks have increased interest rates on Foreign Currency Non-Resident (FCNR-B) deposits for NRIs, OCIs, and POIs. This follows the RBI's announcement to cover hedging costs for new 3 to 5-year deposits until September 2026, with banks like Axis Bank offering up to 6%.
Classic films 'Before Sunrise', 'Pulse', and 'The Piano' are set for re-release in South Korea. 'Before Sunrise' celebrates its 30th anniversary, 'Pulse' gets a 4K remaster, and 'The Piano' also returns in 4K.
Lamine Yamal, la joven promesa del fútbol español, se recupera de una lesión muscular mientras se prepara para su debut en el Mundial. A pesar de su corta edad, ya es una figura global, lidiando con la fama, la presión mediática y las expectativas de suceder a Messi y Cristiano Ronaldo, representando también la inclusión y la diversidad.
Airbus is certifying the A350-1000ULR for non-stop flights between Australia and Europe. The first test flight lasted 3 hours and 43 minutes, reaching over 12,500 meters altitude. Modifications include an extra fuel tank to extend range by 1,850 km, enabling flights up to 22 hours.
O Airbus A350-1000ULR completou seu primeiro voo de teste de 3h43min em Toulouse, França. A aeronave ultralonga, com tanque adicional de combustível, permitirá voos sem paradas entre Sidney e Londres/Nova York, reduzindo o tempo de viagem em até 4 horas. A Qantas receberá a primeira unidade em abril de 2027.
Qantas conducted the first test flight of its Project Sunrise A350-1000ULR, planned for ultra-long-haul flights to London and New York. The test flight focused on the aircraft's specialized fuel system. This comes as Qantas faces delivery delays for the aircraft, now expected in April 2027.
Qantas has completed the first test flight of its Airbus A350-1000ULR, the aircraft planned for Project Sunrise non-stop flights to London and New York. The test flight lasted over three hours and focused on the aircraft's specialized fuel system. This comes as Qantas faces further delays, with the aircraft now expected for delivery in April 2027.
Apotheker in Sachsen-Anhalt rufen dazu auf, die gesundheitlichen Gefahren durch Hitze ernst zu nehmen. Sie warnen vor Dehydrierung bei Älteren und der Notwendigkeit, Medikamentendosierungen anzupassen. Zudem wird auf die richtige Lagerung von Medikamenten bei Hitze hingewiesen.
