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Experience shows markets often come to view geopolitical disruptions as temporary. (AI image) The global markets are in for a phase of enhanced turmoil and uncertainty! The ongoing tensions in the Middle East after US and Israel’s strikes on Iran and Ali Khamenei’s death may have investors running for cover – looking for an asset…
AI image (Picture credit: OpenAI via ChatGPT) The confrontation between Israel and Iran intensified on Saturday after coordinated US–Israeli strikes targeted Iranian facilities, including sites near Tehran. In response, Iran launched waves of drones and missiles towards Israeli territory and US-linked assets in the Gulf, widening fears of a regional war.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…
Iran is close to finalising a deal with China to purchase advanced anti-ship cruise missiles, Reuters reported, citing six people with knowledge of the negotiations, at a time when the United States is deploying significant naval forces near the Iranian coast amid escalating tensions.The proposed deal involves the Chinese-made CM-302 supersonic anti-ship missiles, which have…
Representative image (AI-generated) Hardeep is pouring over French texts during his lunch break. The reason? He is one among the many lakhs whose temporary work permit is due to expire in 2026. Today the most promising gateway to permanent residency (PR) seems the French-language proficiency draws.An analysis done by TOI of the Express Entry draws…
Usman Tariq of Pakistan (Getty Images) Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez believes the buzz surrounding spinner Usman Tariq could give his team a mental edge over India ahead of their T20 World Cup clash in Colombo on Sunday. Tariq’s unconventional bowling has sparked widespread debate, with some fans even questioning the legality of his action….
NASA is returning to Earth in a big way. The space agency announced two new satellite missions that might change ‘how we see’ and ‘understand our home planet’. These are not just any satellites; rather, they are supposed to track everything from the ozone layer high up in the sky to glaciers and ice sheets…
Google Chief Technologist for AI Infrastructure recently said that the company’s main advantage in the AI race lies in how it builds and runs technology across the entire stack, from chips to software. Speaking at the Cisco AI Summit in San Francisco, Amin Vahdat said Google’s ability to co-design hardware, models, and infrastructure internally allows…
Varun Chakravarthy and Ishan Kishan. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: India’s dominant 93-run win over Namibia has not only strengthened their position at the top of Group A but also set the tone for a high-stakes showdown against Pakistan in Colombo, scheduled for Sunday, with mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy emerging as one of India’s biggest weapon…
Image credit: T20 World Cup NEW DELHI: Veteran Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi has been fined 15 percent of his match fee for disobeying an umpire’s instruction during his side’s defeat to South Africa.The incident took place at the start of the 14th over of Afghanistan’s innings, when Nabi became involved in a prolonged argument with…
The possibility of zero-tariff entry for select Bangladeshi textile and apparel exports has moderated the earlier optimism surrounding Indian exporters. (AI image) The US-Bangladesh trade deal announced on Tuesday may indirectly deal a blow to the export ambitions of India’s textile sector. Under the trade agreement between the two countries, the US is reducing the…
