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Eiffel tower closed due to nationwide protests (AP image) The Eiffel Tower in Paris was closed on Thursday as nationwide strikes disrupted daily life across France. Thousands of protesters marched through more than 200 towns and cities, denouncing proposed spending cuts and demanding higher taxes on the wealthy. In Paris, workers, retirees and students rallied…
The European Union is preparing to increase tariffs on steel imports as part of a push to protect local producers from cheap Asian steel and new trade barriers from the United States.The European Commission is expected to unveil a permanent plan next week, which will also slash the EU’s existing steel quotas for foreign steel…
US stocks were trading in green on Friday, buoyed by a combination of factors including renewed hopes for more rate cuts and US President Donald Trump’s announcment for new tariffs, including a 100% import tax on foreign-made pharmaceutical drugs, starting next week. Dow Jones soared 369 points or 0.8% to reach 46,316 while Nasdaq jumped…
Lung health is no longer an issue for smokers or elderly population. Doctors warn that children, women, and even young adults in India’s polluted towns and cities are facing lifelong damage from polluted air, second-hand smoke, and indoor cooking fuel. Experts say lung disease quietly affects both body and mind, and timely screening is as…
Detecting cancer early can truly save lives. Early-stage cancer is often easier to treat, with higher survival rates and less aggressive treatments compared to advanced stages. But what exactly does “early detection” mean, and how can you spot warning signs in time? Understanding symptoms, attending NHS screening programmes, and recognising personal risk factors are essential…
Cancer is generally associated with adults, but children can also develop certain types, making childhood cancer a growing global concern. Though rare, its incidence is rising worldwide and poses a severe emotional and physical impact on families. Research shows that boys are slightly more vulnerable than girls to cancers such as leukemia, lymphoma, brain tumors,…
Asian markets opened cautiously higher on Monday, while the dollar held steady as investors assessed the US monetary policy outlook after last week’s Federal Reserve rate cut. Adding to the unease, President Donald Trump’s crackdown on worker visas kept sentiment in check, particularly for India’s tech sector.MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan rose…
Trump’s proclamation has established a new one-time fee of $100,000 (approximately Rs 88 lakh) for bringing qualified overseas workers into the United States. The Donald Trump administration’s move to hike the one-time fee for H-1B visas to a whopping $100,000 is expected to hit the Indian IT sector hard. The approximately Rs 88 lakh cost…
Image credit: Scott G Winterton/The Deseret News via AP, Pool The fallout from Charlie Kirk’s killing has revealed less about the accused and more about the fault lines running through American public life. Within hours, a new narrative began to congeal—not about the individual alleged to have pulled the trigger, whose ties to higher education…
Kidney stones are hard mineral and salt deposits that can cause intense pain and discomfort when passing through the urinary tract. The most common type, calcium oxalate stones, is closely linked to diet, hydration, and high-oxalate foods. Almonds, celebrated for their fibre, vitamin E, magnesium, and healthy fats, are often questioned because of their oxalate…
