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World Politics & Diplomacy 15 Nov 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Trump’s Shifting Iran Signals Leave the Middle East Waiting for a Clear U.S. Course

President-elect Donald Trump’s evolving rhetoric on Iran has deepened uncertainty across the Middle East, where governments and armed groups are trying to gauge whether Washington will pursue deterrence, diplomacy, or confrontation. The ambiguity is especially consequential as regional actors assess the future of Iran’s nuclear program, proxy networks, and the broader security architecture after the U.S. election.

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Global Markets & Equities05 Nov 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Lockheed Martin to Pay $29.5 Million in U.S. Settlement Over Alleged Bias Against White Workers

Lockheed Martin has agreed to pay $29.5 million to resolve federal claims that it discriminated against white workers in the administration of compensation and promotion practices, according to reports citing the settlement. The agreement closes a high-profile probe that placed the defense contractor at the center of Washington’s intensifying scrutiny of corporate diversity programs. The case is likely to reverberate across U.S. markets, where investors are increasingly weighing legal, reputational and governance risks tied to DEI policies.

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World Politics & Diplomacy04 Nov 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Peacekeepers Prepare to Assume Somali Bases as Ugandan Troops Pull Back

International peacekeepers are preparing to take over military bases near Somalia’s capital as Ugandan troops begin a withdrawal that could reshape security around Mogadishu. The handover underscores both the gradual transition in African Union operations and the persistent fragility of Somalia’s fight against al-Shabab.

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Global Markets & Equities31 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Iran’s Retaliatory Strikes Left U.S. Bases in the Middle East with Billions in Damage

Iran’s retaliatory attacks on U.S. military positions across the Middle East inflicted far more damage than initially acknowledged, according to reporting by The Wall Street Journal and an Associated Press analysis. The strikes disabled air defenses, damaged aircraft and buildings, and left at least 274 U.S. military structures affected across 24 sites, underscoring the scale and precision of Tehran’s response.

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World Politics & Diplomacy22 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Iran Reports Seven Tankers Damaged or Burning in Strait of Hormuz as War Fears Intensify

Iran says seven oil tankers have been damaged or set ablaze in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime chokepoint for global energy supplies, sharply raising tensions in a region already on edge. The incident has intensified fears of a wider confrontation, with shipping security and the risk of escalation now at the center of international concern.

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World Politics & Diplomacy15 Oct 2026, 10:11 PM IST

Hezbollah Says Seized Explosives Were Its Own, Denies Assassination Plot

Hezbollah has rejected allegations that confiscated explosives were intended for assassination operations, saying the material belonged to the group and was smuggled into Lebanon for use against Israel. The denial comes amid heightened regional tension and renewed scrutiny of the Iran-backed movement’s military posture after a series of cross-border escalations.

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World Politics & Diplomacy15 Oct 2026, 12:56 PM IST

Russia Detains Japanese Journalist on Espionage Allegations, Deepening Diplomatic Tensions

Russia has detained a Japanese journalist on allegations of espionage, prompting an immediate protest from Tokyo and adding fresh strain to already fraught relations between the two countries. The case underscores Moscow’s increasingly aggressive treatment of foreign nationals amid heightened security paranoia and a broader clampdown on independent reporting.

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World Politics & Diplomacy08 Oct 2026, 01:06 PM IST

Russian Strikes Kill Dozens Across Ukraine in Major Assault Kyiv Says It Anticipated

Russian missile and drone strikes on Ukrainian cities killed at least 25 people and injured many more in one of the deadliest attacks in recent months, according to officials and media reports. Kyiv said it had expected the assault, but the scale of the damage underscored how difficult it remains to shield civilians from sustained long-range fire.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning08 Oct 2026, 01:37 AM IST

McDonald's Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged AI-Driven Franchise Pricing Tool

McDonald's is facing legal scrutiny after reports alleged the company used an artificial intelligence tool to help determine pricing for U.S. franchisees, a claim that has intensified debate over algorithmic pricing in consumer-facing businesses. The case arrives as restaurants and retailers confront rising sensitivity to dynamic pricing, with critics warning that AI-assisted price recommendations could deepen tensions between franchisors, operators and customers.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition07 Oct 2026, 07:59 PM IST

Collider Study Recreates Early-Universe Plasma, Reveals Unexpected Shift in Matter Behavior

A new analysis of heavy-ion collisions at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider suggests scientists have recreated, in miniature, the searing primordial soup that filled the universe moments after the Big Bang. The results point to an unexpected decline in particle correlations in gold-ion collisions, offering a fresh clue about how matter organized itself as the cosmos cooled.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning06 Oct 2026, 06:18 AM IST

Satya Nadella Built Microsoft’s Cloud Empire. The AI Test Is Bigger

Satya Nadella transformed Microsoft from a mature software giant into one of the world’s most valuable cloud companies after taking over from Steve Ballmer in 2014. Now, as artificial intelligence reshapes the technology landscape, he faces a more complex challenge: proving Microsoft can remain a dominant platform company in an era defined by AI models, infrastructure, and fast-moving competition.

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Global Markets & Equities05 Oct 2026, 08:07 PM IST

A $25 Bourbon Wins Global Top Honors as Value Spirits Gain Market Power

A bottle priced at just $25 has been named the world’s best bourbon by the 2026 International Wine and Spirits Competition, underscoring how value, not just prestige, is shaping the premium spirits market. The result highlights a broader shift in consumer demand toward affordable bottles that can still deliver top-tier quality, a trend with implications for retailers, distillers and investors tracking discretionary spending.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning05 Oct 2026, 09:48 AM IST

Altman Says Markets Should Tolerate Some AI Harm as Price of Progress

OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman has argued that the global economy should be prepared to accept some negative consequences if artificial intelligence delivers broad economic and social gains. The remarks sharpen an already visible policy divide over how aggressively governments should regulate frontier AI, with implications for technology valuations, capital spending, and the pace of deployment across public and private markets.

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Global Economy & Central Banks04 Oct 2026, 04:49 AM IST

Ford Holds Off Hyundai to Keep No. 3 U.S. Sales Spot in Third Quarter

Ford Motor Co. preserved its No. 3 position in U.S. light-vehicle sales in the third quarter, even as deliveries fell 6.6% year over year to 507,395 units. The result underscores how a sharp industry push into electrified and incentive-driven sales is reshaping the competitive order, while also showing that Ford’s scale still gives it enough cushion to fend off Hyundai’s challenge.

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Clean Energy & Climate TransitionJust now (09:53 PM IST)

Arctic Thaw Is Releasing Methane, Adding a New Climate Risk

A heat-trapping gas long locked in frozen Arctic ground is now seeping into the atmosphere as permafrost thaws, adding a dangerous feedback loop to global warming. Scientists warn the emissions are still difficult to measure precisely, but the trend is clear: warming is unlocking carbon stores that had remained frozen for millennia.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (07:55 PM IST)

AP Investigation Says Ignored Warnings Left Venezuela Coastal Towers Exposed to Deadly Quake Forces

An Associated Press investigation has found that repeated warnings about structural vulnerability in Venezuela’s coastal high-rises were not acted on before the buildings were exposed to earthquake forces they were not designed to withstand. The findings raise urgent questions about regulatory failure, engineering oversight, and the human cost of ignoring seismic risk in a country already strained by economic collapse.

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Global Health & BiotechJust now (03:46 PM IST)

AP Investigation Finds Warnings Ignored Before Venezuela Coastal Towers Faced Deadly Quake Forces

An Associated Press investigation has found that warnings about structural vulnerability were ignored as coastal towers in Venezuela were exposed to earthquake forces they were not built to withstand. The findings point to a preventable failure of oversight, planning, and enforcement in a country already strained by economic decline and institutional weakness. The report raises urgent questions about accountability for residents who lived and worked in buildings that experts say were at clear risk.

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Frontier AI & Machine LearningJust now (07:47 PM IST)

AP Stylebook Clarification Exposes AI’s Human-Centric Hype

The Associated Press Stylebook’s latest guidance that artificial intelligence systems do not have feelings has triggered a familiar backlash from parts of the AI enthusiast ecosystem, underscoring how quickly marketing language can drift into anthropomorphism. The dispute arrives as governments, publishers and industry groups increasingly scrutinize how AI is described, deployed and regulated across sectors including clean energy and climate transition.

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