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At least two people have died in Istanbul after the city was hit by its heaviest rainfall in 84 years, according to the governor’s office. Authorities have urged residents to remain indoors unless travel is absolutely necessary as emergency crews respond to flooding and disruption across the metropolis.
President Donald Trump is weighing pressure on three Federal Reserve governors as part of his broader campaign against the central bank, but any effort to remove them would face significant legal and procedural hurdles. The dispute underscores a deeper battle over the Fed’s independence, with markets watching closely for signs of political interference in monetary policy.
Donald Trump has renewed pressure on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, saying Powell should be forced to resign from the Fed’s Board of Governors as criticism over the central bank’s renovation project intensifies. The remarks come even as a watchdog review found no misconduct or illegal activity tied to the costly building work, sharpening the political clash around the Fed’s independence and Powell’s future.
BRICS finance ministers and central bank governors are discussing ways to make cross-border payments faster, cheaper and less dependent on hard currencies, with local-currency settlement emerging as a central theme. The talks, held ahead of the New Delhi summit, also reflect a broader push by the bloc to secure greater influence for developing economies at the IMF and World Bank.
BRICS finance ministers and central bank governors are examining ways to make cross-border payments faster, cheaper and less dependent on existing dollar-centric rails, with greater use of local currencies emerging as a central theme. The discussions, held ahead of the New Delhi summit, come as the grouping seeks both practical trade efficiencies and a louder voice for developing economies at the IMF and World Bank.
The Karnataka government has transferred Vikas Marmat, the Project Director of the Karnataka Adivasi Development Agency, in a move that comes days after Bengaluru police booked the senior IAS officer and three others in connection with the alleged assault of a police inspector. The transfer is likely to intensify scrutiny over administrative accountability and the handling of a case that has already drawn attention within the state bureaucracy.
A fresh administrative posting has triggered sharp criticism after an IAS officer previously named by a judicial panel in connection with the Indore water tragedy was appointed District Collector. Opposition leader Jitu Patwari questioned whether the government had examined the panel’s findings before elevating Mr. Sisonia, raising concerns over accountability and the credibility of disciplinary action in the civil services.
A Georgia resident has filed suit against Flock Safety and a county sheriff’s office, alleging that automated license plate reader cameras were used to track and monitor him without a warrant after he previously sued law enforcement over alleged excessive force. The complaint raises fresh questions about how ALPR networks are deployed, who can access the data, and whether surveillance tools are being used to punish critics of police conduct.
The Kannada emotional drama 'Premada Oorali' is emerging as a notable box-office performer, powered by Rangayana Raghu’s presence, a cast of fresh faces, and director Manoj Kumar’s restrained storytelling. Early audience response suggests the film’s emotional core and Sunaad Gowtham’s music are helping it connect beyond the usual opening-weekend crowd.
A Georgia resident has filed suit against Flock Safety and a local sheriff’s office, alleging that automated license plate reader cameras were used to track and monitor him without a warrant after he previously sued over alleged excessive force. The case adds to growing scrutiny of how cloud-connected surveillance tools are deployed by law enforcement and whether they can be turned into instruments of retaliation rather than public safety.
A Saudi national employed at OpenAI has been charged in connection with the alleged planting of a recording device inside the company’s San Francisco office, according to prosecutors. The device, reportedly wrapped in toilet paper and inserted into a USB port on the back of a television in an executive conference room, has raised questions about workplace security, insider access, and the protection of sensitive corporate discussions.
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