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Global Markets & Equities 06 Oct 2026, 04:33 PM IST

Rising Hospital and Drug Costs Are Squeezing U.S. Businesses and Investors

Escalating hospital and pharmaceutical prices are becoming a material burden for American employers, adding pressure to margins, wage planning and benefit budgets at a time when companies are already facing higher operating costs. The issue is moving from a healthcare-policy debate into a broader market concern, with implications for insurers, benefits brokers and publicly traded firms that fund employee coverage.

By RDU Global Wire5 min read

World Politics & Diplomacy11h ago

Trump Rejects Iranian Offer to Reopen Strait of Hormuz, Raising Fears of Wider Conflict and Energy Shock

US President Donald Trump has rejected an Iranian proposal to restore commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, dismissing Tehran's offer as unacceptable despite mounting economic pressure from the waterway's effective closure. The decision deepens uncertainty over a conflict that has already disrupted one of the world's most critical energy chokepoints, rattled oil and gas markets, and increased the likelihood of renewed military escalation.

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India Sports & Cricket33m ago

Prime Minister Congratulates Men's Kabaddi Team for Gold Retention

The Prime Minister has congratulated the Indian men's kabaddi team for retaining their gold medal at the Asian Games, highlighting the team's discipline and collective effort. This achievement underscores India's long-standing dominance in the sport and enhances the nation's reputation on the continental stage.

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Enterprise Tech, Cloud & AI7h ago

China, U.S. strike $30 billion tariff cut deal and open AI talks after Xi-Trump summit

China said it has reached an eight-point consensus with the United States that includes a $30 billion reciprocal tariff-reduction arrangement and a new dialogue on artificial intelligence, following President Xi Jinping's visit to Washington. The agreement, announced after a closely watched summit with President Donald Trump, also covers a trade council, continued follow-through on earlier Kuala Lumpur talks, and coordination on global forums and foreign policy issues.

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India Entertainment & Culture5h ago

Singapore Collector Peter Lee Traces a Shared History of Checks, Chintz and Port-City Hybridity

Singaporean collector, scholar and curator Peter Lee is using textiles, dress and domestic heritage to argue that the histories of Peranakan and South Indian communities are deeply intertwined through the trade networks of multicultural port cities. Speaking in Karaikudi at the Chettinad Heritage and Cultural Festival, Lee linked his own family memories, his research on the kebaya and his work on Peranakan heritage to a broader rethinking of identity, material culture and empire.

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India Entertainment & Culture7h ago

'Hunkkaar' Review: Aneet Padda Anchors a Measured, Unflinching Social Drama About Faith, Power and Survival

Hunkkaar arrives as a restrained, probing social drama that rejects sensationalism even as it confronts rape, blind faith and institutional indifference. Anchored by Aneet Padda's grace as Meenu, the series examines how charisma, mob fury and systemic apathy can compound the trauma of a survivor.

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India Entertainment & Culture8h ago

Daily Quiz Puts Awards Season in the Spotlight as Readers Test Their Cinema Knowledge

A Daily Quiz themed around awards has drawn attention to the enduring public fascination with cinema honours, even as the source material offers no specific winners, nominees or event details. The item functions less as a conventional news report than as a culture prompt, reflecting how awards continue to shape audience engagement with film coverage in India.

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India Entertainment & Culture9h ago

Guardian to Stream Venice Prize-Winning Documentary 'NAZA' Free Worldwide After Theatrical Run

The Guardian and French distributor mk2 Films have announced a broad theatrical rollout for the Venice Special Jury Prize-winning documentary NAZA, followed by a free global release on the newspaper's website. The film, which examines Israel's military and intelligence establishment through the lens of investigative reporting, is also at the centre of a political storm in Israel, where officials have attacked its filmmakers and supporters have rallied in their defence.

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World Politics & Diplomacy8m ago

White House Bars CNN From Air Force One Trip as Trump Escalates Media Clash

The White House has barred CNN from travelling with President Donald Trump on Air Force One for a trip to Tennessee, intensifying an already volatile confrontation between the administration and major news organizations. The move comes days after a federal judge said Trump's restrictions on some outlets were likely unconstitutional and after the White House briefly restored access to regular television coverage.

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