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World Politics & Diplomacy 15 Oct 2026, 08:09 AM IST

Woman Sought After 74-Year-Old American Is Found Dead in Costa Rica Tourist Town

Costa Rican authorities are searching for a woman of interest after a 74-year-old American man was found dead in Playas del Coco, a popular beach destination on the country’s Pacific coast. The case has drawn attention because of the victim’s age, the tourist setting, and the limited public details released so far, leaving investigators to piece together the final hours before his death.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (09:38 PM IST)

Fourth Security Council Straw Poll Tightens Race for Next UN Chief

The Security Council has held a fourth informal straw poll in the contest to choose the next United Nations secretary-general, sharpening the field as candidates intensify lobbying ahead of the formal selection process. The latest round underscores how closely watched the race has become, with diplomatic sources and reporting indicating that Costa Rica’s Rebeca Grynspan has strengthened her position, though the outcome remains unsettled.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (06:11 PM IST)

Fourth Security Council Straw Poll Tightens Race for UN Chief

The Security Council has held a fourth straw poll on candidates to succeed UN Secretary-General António Guterres, sharpening the contest as diplomats weigh regional balance, gender, and geopolitical acceptability. Early reporting suggests Costa Rica’s Rebeca Grynspan has strengthened her standing after an active lobbying push during the UN General Assembly, while the field remains fluid and politically sensitive.

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World Politics & Diplomacy10h ago

Family First CEO Out After 'Lake America' Sweatshirt Post Sparks Backlash

Family First Credit Union says CEO Jane Smith is no longer with the company, days after she drew criticism for posting an image of her family in "Lake America" sweatshirts tied to President Donald Trump's renaming push for Lake Ontario. The Michigan-based lender apologized to members and named Chief Operations Officer Jason Acosta as interim CEO, while the episode fed a broader political and cultural dispute over the Great Lakes.

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Markets, IPOs & Wealth15 Oct 2026, 10:53 PM IST

Pernod Ricard India Sales Rise 19% in September Quarter as IPO Planning Advances

Pernod Ricard India reported 19% sales growth in the September quarter, underscoring resilient demand and the continued premiumisation of the country’s spirits market. The company’s preparations for a potential initial public offering have also sharpened operational focus, though any listing will still require board approval.

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Global Markets & Equities15 Oct 2026, 09:30 PM IST

Wyoming Quietly Rises to the Top of America’s Financial Rankings

A sparsely populated Republican stronghold has emerged as an unlikely leader in America’s financial rankings, underscoring how tax policy, business formation, and resource wealth can outweigh population size. The state’s ascent highlights a broader shift in where capital, incorporations, and balance-sheet strength are concentrating across the United States.

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Global Markets & Equities15 Oct 2026, 08:29 PM IST

America Did Not Lose Rare Earths — It Outsourced Them

A new wave of analysis argues the United States did not simply fall behind in rare earths; it allowed a strategic industrial base to migrate abroad, leaving China with outsized leverage over a critical supply chain. The issue has moved from industrial policy to market risk as Washington races to rebuild mining, processing and magnet capacity while Beijing tightens controls.

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Global Markets & Equities15 Oct 2026, 08:08 PM IST

U.S. Fines Bank of America $1.2 Billion Over Anti-Money Laundering and Sanctions Failures

U.S. regulators have imposed a $1.2 billion penalty on Bank of America, accusing the lender of violating anti-money laundering and sanctions rules in a major enforcement action that underscores the continuing pressure on large banks to strengthen compliance. The fine lands as the bank also reported a sharp drop in third-quarter profit, adding to investor scrutiny over trading, dealmaking and operating discipline.

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Global Markets & Equities15 Oct 2026, 07:27 PM IST

American Airlines Pulls Back From Key Routes, Tightening Flight Options for Travelers

American Airlines is cutting service on several routes and exiting select markets, a move that will reduce nonstop options for passengers in affected cities and underscore the carrier’s push to recalibrate capacity ahead of its next earnings report. The changes reflect a broader industry pattern in which airlines are trimming weaker routes to protect margins, even as demand remains uneven across domestic and international travel.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning15 Oct 2026, 04:42 PM IST

Bank of America Hired 1,000 Contractors to Fix AI-Exposed Software Flaws, Exposing the Real Cost of Defending Against Machine Intelligence

Bank of America brought in about 1,000 contractors to patch software flaws uncovered by Anthropic’s Mythos, according to the breaking account, offering a rare glimpse into the labor-intensive cost of defending large financial systems against AI-enabled scrutiny. The episode underscores how artificial intelligence is not only accelerating cyber risk, but also forcing major banks to spend heavily on remediation, testing and code hardening at scale.

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woman sought by authorities(1)Playas del Coco(1)Guanacaste(1)Costa Rican authorities(1)74-year-old American man(1)