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Migration is shaping the 21st century like few forces have in history. People move for work, education, family, refuge and opportunity, and the scale of this movement has never been greater. According to 2025 United Nations report, the number of international migrants worldwide reached 304 million in 2024, nearly doubling since 1990 as global mobility…
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt Americans, you can rejoice as your wallet just got good news, even before the world gets its hands on GTA 6. On Thursday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that Americans can expect an extra amount in their bank accounts in the months ahead, all because of Donald…
AI generated image for representation The European Union has initiated an in-depth investigation into yet another Chinese security hardware firm. The European Union’s competition authority, the European Commission, has raised concerns about the Chinese company Nuctech under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation. The practices of this company, which is among the world leaders in airport security…
The United States seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday, marking a dramatic escalation in his administration’s pressure campaign against Nicolás Maduro, the leader of Venezuela. “As you probably know, we have just seized a tanker off the coast of Venezuela, a large tanker, very large, the largest…
Kolkata Knight Riders (Photo by Prakash Singh/Getty Images) Kolkata Knight Riders, the three-time IPL champions who tasted success as recently as 2024 under captain Shreyas Iyer and mentor Gautam Gambhir, found themselves slipping into an underwhelming campaign in 2025. The defending champions finished eighth, a fall few saw coming.KKR have not tip-toed into the IPL…
Norway’s $2 trillion Sovereign Wealth Fund has voted for proposals against Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. The world’s largest Sovereign Wealth Fund voted at Microsoft’s shareholders’ meeting on December 5, where multiple governance and compensation issues were also reviewed. The shareholder meeting was held virtually. At the shareholders meeting, Norway Fund voted against the re-election of…
Majuli is the largest river island in the world, spanning 352 square kilometres (136 square miles) and drawing visitors from all over the world. This unusual island, which is situated in Assam’s powerful Brahmaputra River, is renowned for its stunning natural beauty, dynamic culture, and profound spiritual legacy. Majuli cultural and geographical significance was further…
Noel tata, Ratan Tata, Simone Tata MUMBAI: Former Tata Group director Simone Tata had transferred ownership of her assets, including Tata Sons shares, to her son and Tata Trusts chairman Noel Tata, said people in the know.The move, which took place some years ago, increased Noel’s stake in Tata Sons to 1%, making him the…
Premiumisation push to help co target faster growth in India, says India chief executive NEW DELHI: India has emerged as the biggest volume-grosser for French spirits giant Pernod Ricard, led by strong sales of local whisky brands, such as Royal Stag, Blenders Pride and 100 Pipers, as well as its premium portfolio of products like…
The western German city of Dortmund lit its giant Christmas tree on Monday evening, marking the start of the festive season. The structure stands 45 metres tall and is built from around 1,200 Norway spruces, which the city says makes it the largest real-tree installation of its kind.The tree, which weighs about 40 tonnes, is…
