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Updated : Jun 30, 2026

'Double the taxes I pay, it won't...': Bezos challenges Mamdani's wealth-tax argument, sparks debate

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has sparked a fresh debate on taxation and government efficiency by arguing that higher taxes on billionaires won’t fix deep-rooted issues in public institutions

Al Lusail, the 404-foot flagship yacht of Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani

Updated : Jun 29, 2026

Qatar Emir’s $500 million superyacht Al Lusail returns after luxury refit worth $35 million

Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani’s yacht Al Lusail has returned to service after a seven-month refit. The overhaul readies the 404-foot flagship for the 2026 summer season and highlights the scale of maintaining one of the world’s largest yachts

Scott donated approximately $7 billion in 2025 alone, bringing her total giving since 2019 to more than $26 billion

Updated : Jun 29, 2026

Who is MacKenzie Scott? The billionaire philanthropist who gave away $7 billion in a year

According to the latest Giving USA and Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy report, Scott donated an astounding $7 billion in a single year

Rising from the Red Sea city of Jeddah, the futuristic skyscraper is designed to exceed 1,000 metres in height

Updated : Jun 29, 2026

A tower so tall it will dwarf Burj Khalifa: Saudi Arabia's Jeddah Tower hits the 100-floor mark

Rising from the Red Sea city of Jeddah, the futuristic skyscraper is designed to exceed 1,000 metres in height, making it the first building in history to breach the one-kilometre barrier

Updated : Jun 26, 2026

Qatar PM appears to walk past JD Vance as US-Iran talks begin on a tense note

US and Iranian delegations opened talks in Switzerland amid an awkward reception involving Qatar and Pakistan

blue and brown will not be part of the new version of M&Ms

Updated : Jun 26, 2026

Mars to launch natural M&M's without blue and brown amid MAHA push

Mars will launch a natural-ingredient version of M&M's in August without blue and brown. The shift reflects mounting pressure to remove synthetic dyes as the company reworks production.

CEO Graham Walker insisted on a unique condition: employees had to share in the windfall (AI GENERATED)

Updated : Jun 23, 2026

US family sells company for $1.7 bn, makes 540 employees millionaires overnight

The company was founded in 1982 by Claud Walker and grew from a small manufacturing business into a major supplier of electrical equipment enclosures. Over the years, Fibrebond survived significant challenges, including a devastating factory fire

President Donald Trump unveiled a newly refurbished Air Force OnePresident Donald Trump unveiled a newly refurbished Air Force One

Updated : Jun 20, 2026

Trump unveils new Air Force One gifted by Qatar, set for service next month

The jet features a new red, white and navy blue paint scheme, replacing the robin’s egg light blue exterior associated with the Air Force One aircraft that has transported American presidents for nearly four decades

tourists and visitors in Times Square, New York, ran for safety

Updated : Jun 19, 2026

Gunshots fired in New York’s Times Square; tourists flee, one injured, suspect held

Gunfire broke out in Times Square on Thursday, sending tourists and bystanders running for cover. The shooting came after the Knicks parade and days after another incident in the area.

Dr Zahed Ur Rahman, a key adviser to the Bangladeshi Prime Minister

Updated : Jun 16, 2026

Bangladesh PM's adviser stopped at Delhi Airport , Dhaka summons Indian Dy High Commissioner

Dr Zahed Ur Rahman, a key adviser to the Bangladeshi Prime Minister, arrived in New Delhi to participate in official meetings connected to the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA), hosted by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), on June 15 and 16

Updated : Apr 7, 2026

Strait of Hormuz crisis: How a distant war is reshaping daily life in Asia

From empty gas cylinders in India to protests in the Philippines, the Iran war’s disruption of the Strait of Hormuz is reshaping daily life, fuel supply, and economies across Asia.

Nearly 4 lakh KitKat bars stolen in transit from Italy to Poland

Updated : Mar 30, 2026

KitKat heist in Europe: 12 tons comprising nearly 4 lakh KitKat bars stolen before Easter

The shipment, comprising 413,793 units of a new KitKat range and weighing about 12 tons, was stolen on March 26 while en route from a factory in central Italy to distributors in Poland

The airline announced this move on March 10, citing the continuing uncertainty in the region.

Updated : Mar 10, 2026

West Asia turmoil hits aviation: British Airways cancels Abu Dhabi and multiple Gulf flights

The decision follows significant disruptions caused by the geopolitical situation, which have severely impacted flight schedules.

India is the third largest oil importer and consumer of crude oil in the world and remains sensitive to any significant changes in crude oil prices.

Updated : Jan 5, 2026

Oil, sanctions, and power: Why Venezuela’s reserves matter more than ever

A small group of countries controls most of the world’s proven oil reserves, shaping energy prices, geopolitics, and power. Here’s how the top oil-rich nations rank in 2024.

Solar-radiation control fault grounds A320 fleet, triggering worldwide airline schedule chaos

Updated : Nov 29, 2025

Airbus' A320 recall hits 6,000 jets worldwide, delays expected: Here's what passengers need to know

The worldwide alert, issued as US travellers return from the Thanksgiving rush, has forced carriers to reshuffle schedules and ground aircraft for inspections

Videos of the widespread damage caused by the inferno went viral on social media.

Updated : Nov 27, 2025

Hong Kong suffers 'deadliest fire in history'. Death toll reaches 55, hundreds missing -- All you need to know

A rescue operation involving more than 1,200 firefighters and over 300 rescue vehicles continued as authorities searched for missing persons and provided shelter to those displaced by the incident.

Tether’s record profit and AI launch mark new phase for world’s biggest stablecoin issuer

Updated : Nov 1, 2025

Tether reports $10 bn profit, nears Wall Street giants: Here's what the crypto is all about

The issuer of the world's largest stablecoin has outpaced Bank of America and is closing in on Wall Street powerhouses Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley

Russian officials have signalled that any meeting between President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump must deliver concrete results

Updated : Oct 29, 2025

'Trump has no head for details': Kanwal Sibal decodes ongoing confusion over POTUS' meet with Putin

Sibal, who has also served as India's Ambassador to Russia, said that Trump is being pulled in different directions by anti-Russian lobbies within the US and the Europeans.

The museum's management has faced questions about protocols as the public returns to see the remaining collections.

Updated : Oct 22, 2025

Louvre museum reopens in Paris, days after ₹894 crore jewellery robbery stuns world

The reopening follows intense international attention after the theft of several high-profile royal pieces.

Zelenskyy urges US to not delay acting against Russia

Updated : Sep 16, 2025

Ukraine President Zelenskyy says tariffs on India ‘understandable’ but US must not wait to act against Russia

"If you keep postponing applying sanctions any further, then the Russians will be better prepared,” said Zelenskyy.

Russian aircraft with around 50 onboard drops off radar near China-facing town

Updated : Jul 24, 2025

Russian plane with nearly 50 onboard goes missing near China border

The aircraft, an An-24 operated by Siberia-based Angara Airlines, was en route to Tynda in the Amur region, close to Russia’s border with China, when it suddenly lost radio contact with air traffic controllers

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'Double the taxes I pay, it won't...': Bezos challenges Mamdani's wealth-tax argument, sparks debate

Qatar Emir’s $500 million superyacht Al Lusail returns after luxury refit worth $35 million

Who is MacKenzie Scott? The billionaire philanthropist who gave away $7 billion in a year

A tower so tall it will dwarf Burj Khalifa: Saudi Arabia's Jeddah Tower hits the 100-floor mark

Qatar PM appears to walk past JD Vance as US-Iran talks begin on a tense note

Mars to launch natural M&M's without blue and brown amid MAHA push

US family sells company for $1.7 bn, makes 540 employees millionaires overnight

Trump unveils new Air Force One gifted by Qatar, set for service next month

Gunshots fired in New York’s Times Square; tourists flee, one injured, suspect held

Bangladesh PM's adviser stopped at Delhi Airport , Dhaka summons Indian Dy High Commissioner

Strait of Hormuz crisis: How a distant war is reshaping daily life in Asia

KitKat heist in Europe: 12 tons comprising nearly 4 lakh KitKat bars stolen before Easter

West Asia turmoil hits aviation: British Airways cancels Abu Dhabi and multiple Gulf flights

Oil, sanctions, and power: Why Venezuela’s reserves matter more than ever

Airbus' A320 recall hits 6,000 jets worldwide, delays expected: Here's what passengers need to know

Hong Kong suffers 'deadliest fire in history'. Death toll reaches 55, hundreds missing -- All you need to know

Tether reports $10 bn profit, nears Wall Street giants: Here's what the crypto is all about

'Trump has no head for details': Kanwal Sibal decodes ongoing confusion over POTUS' meet with Putin

Louvre museum reopens in Paris, days after ₹894 crore jewellery robbery stuns world

Ukraine President Zelenskyy says tariffs on India ‘understandable’ but US must not wait to act against Russia

Russian plane with nearly 50 onboard goes missing near China border

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