Location · 6800 published stories · 540 outlets · All places
Representatives of the DRC government and AFC/M23, with international facilitators, met in Switzerland to advance the Doha Framework, agreeing on verification mechanisms, a negotiation roadmap, and reporting standards. Separately, the International Contact Group for the Great Lakes urged the DRC to promptly implement an FDLR disarmament protocol.
Hyundai Motor's South Korean union and management have tentatively agreed on a wage deal featuring a monthly base pay increase, a large performance bonus, and a retirement-age extension, pending a union vote on Aug. 31. The agreement follows a series of strikes that disrupted production and caused significant losses.
Pakistan's federal government has filed a review petition against the Supreme Court's order to move jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan to a private hospital for medical treatment, arguing that the ruling violates prison rules and is discriminatory. The government wants Khan to be treated at a public hospital instead, while Khan's party and family have welcomed the court's decision and accused the government of hypocrisy.
An accidental leak in Apple's macOS Tahoe 26.7 update reveals a demo video of camera-enabled AirPods, showcasing AI-powered Visual Intelligence features rather than photo capture. The update also hints at product details, while Apple has yet to confirm any of the leaked information.
The Indian rupee ended a volatile week mixed, closing at 95.74 Monday before surging 33 paise to 95.41 on Tuesday as oil prices retreated and the RBI signaled support. Geopolitical tensions over US-Iran sanctions, rising US yields, and central bank interventions dominated trading.
Indian equity benchmarks traded lower on Tuesday as crude oil prices climbed above $91 a barrel, reigniting concerns over supply disruptions amid the US-Iran standoff. Analysts suggest support levels for Nifty around 24,000, with short-term stock picks including Axis Bank, Meesho, and Happiest Minds Technologies.
Interest in the iPhone 18 release date has surged in India, with search interest up 80% in a day. Leaks point to a September 9 event for the Pro models and a foldable, though reports vary on dates and features.
Indian stocks closed largely unchanged on Friday, capping a second straight weekly decline, as geopolitical tensions and rising crude prices kept investors cautious. GIFT Nifty pointed to a positive opening on Monday, with attention on US sanctions on Iran and Federal Reserve signals.
Indian equity markets opened higher on Monday, tracking positive global cues and easing crude prices, with the Sensex gaining over 200 points and the Nifty hovering near 24,300. However, analysts remain cautious about elevated geopolitical risks and the impact of high oil prices on the rupee and market sentiment.
US long-term Treasury yields surged to levels not seen in nearly two decades as stalled US-Iran talks and oil price fears compounded fiscal concerns. The 30-year yield touched 5.321%, the highest since 2007, while global bond markets from Japan to Europe also saw sharp moves.
A leaked video from Apple's macOS 26.7 release candidate appears to show camera-equipped AirPods working with Siri's Visual Intelligence. While the footage offers the clearest look yet, reports suggest the product may not launch until 2026 or 2027, facing supply-chain and software hurdles, and drawing privacy concerns.
Florida Republicans nominated Rep. Byron Donalds for governor on Tuesday, setting up a general election against former Republican-turned-Democrat David Jolly. In the Senate special primary, progressive state lawmaker Angie Nixon defeated better-funded Alex Vindman, while Democrats and Republicans advanced candidates in a historic slate of Black gubernatorial nominees across the nation.
Japan's benchmark 10-year government bond yield rose to 2.945%, its highest since 1996, on global inflation concerns and growing expectations of a Bank of Japan rate hike. BOJ officials are set to make key appearances before the September 18 policy decision, with market pricing indicating a high probability of a move.
The United States imposed 50% tariffs on $20 billion of Canadian goods after last-minute trade talks failed, prompting Canada to announce dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs starting September 8. Prime Minister Mark Carney called the US terms 'uneconomic' and 'unfair,' while US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer blamed Canada for declining the deal and warned of further measures.
California AG Rob Bonta canceled Monday's settlement talks with Paramount, accusing the company of leaking confidential details. Paramount denies the leaks and has asked a judge to require the states to post a $1.88 billion bond to cover delay costs, as the $110 billion Warner Bros. Discovery merger faces a March trial.
President Trump's approval rating fell to 33% in a mid-August Reuters/Ipsos poll, tying his lowest ever. The decline is linked to the ongoing war with Iran and rising gas prices, with support eroding among key voter groups including independents, non-MAGA Republicans, and Hispanic men.
Newly published trial results suggest upadacitinib, a JAK inhibitor already used for arthritis and other inflammatory conditions, can help people with severe alopecia areata regrow significant scalp hair. About half of participants on the lower dose and more than half on the higher dose achieved at least 80% scalp coverage after 24 weeks, according to multiple reports.
Iran's rial dropped to a record low against the dollar as Washington readied what it called an 'economic D-Day' of new sanctions. The currency's fall underscores the toll of nearly six months of war, with inflation soaring, oil exports halted, and pressure mounting on Tehran despite its control of the Strait of Hormuz.
Indian equity benchmarks declined as Brent crude crossed $91 a barrel following the expiry of the temporary US-Iran ceasefire, reviving concerns over energy supplies. Foreign institutional investors sold equities, and higher US bond yields added pressure, while analysts noted a positioning-led correction with mixed global cues.
BRS leader T Harish Rao has threatened to lay siege to the Secretariat and stall the Assembly if the Telangana government fails to remove lakhs of properties from the Section 22A prohibited list, alleging indiscriminate inclusions and demanding a white paper. Union Minister G Kishan Reddy has called for a judicial inquiry, while the MEA clarified its denial of clearance for CM Revanth Reddy's US visit.