As the US-China trade war intensifies under President Donald Trump’s renewed administration, emerging markets are rapidly turning into crucial battlegrounds for global trade influence. China, facing steep tariffs exceeding 100% on many goods destined for the US, is...
As the BRICS bloc prepares for its pivotal 17th summit in Rio de Janeiro this July, tensions are surfacing within the alliance, particularly between the founding members and the newly admitted countries. The group, originally comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China,...
Perplexity, the AI company aiming to rival Google, is taking a bold-and controversial-approach with its upcoming web browser, Comet. CEO Aravind Srinivas revealed in a recent podcast that the browser will track virtually everything users do online, far beyond...
Khloe Kardashian has officially entered the snack food arena with the launch of Khloud, a new consumer brand debuting its first product - a protein-enriched popcorn - available at Target starting April 29, 2025. This marks the first time a Kardashian has ventured into...
EarlyJobs, an innovative AI-powered recruitment platform, has secured ₹1.2 crore in seed funding to accelerate its mission of revolutionizing India’s hiring ecosystem. The funding round was led by Power Tech Enterprises, with additional investment from angel investor...
In a powerful address at the United Nations, India has openly branded Pakistan a “rogue state,” spotlighting an extraordinary admission by Pakistani Defence Minister Khwaja Asif regarding his country’s long-standing support for terrorist groups. This diplomatic salvo...
In a significant escalation of diplomatic and security measures, India is seriously considering closing its airspace to Pakistani airlines, including the state-owned Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), following the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam. This move...
A sweeping power blackout has plunged millions across the Iberian Peninsula into darkness, severely disrupting daily life in both Spain and Portugal. The outage, confirmed by Spanish grid operator Red Eléctrica, has left major cities and rural areas without...
OpenAI has supercharged ChatGPT with new shopping features, intensifying its rivalry with Google in the online search and retail space. Launched on April 28, 2025, the update allows users to find, compare, and shop for products directly within ChatGPT’s conversational...
Emerging markets have demonstrated remarkable resilience amid recent global shocks, thanks largely to robust monetary policy frameworks and a steadfast commitment to inflation targeting, according to IMF Chief Economist Gita Gopinath. Speaking at an IMF event and...
Despite growing anticipation, the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) remains without a fixed deadline, as negotiations continue with a focus on resolving all outstanding issues comprehensively rather than rushing to a quick conclusion. Official sources emphasize that...
Lamborghini has once again raised the bar in the Indian luxury automobile segment by launching its third hybrid supercar in the country. The Italian marque, synonymous with blistering speed and jaw-dropping design, is now blending cutting-edge hybrid technology with...
Cheehoo, a Los Angeles-based AI animation startup founded by a team of Hollywood veterans and technologists, has secured $10 million in funding led by Greycroft, with participation from Point72 Ventures, Basis Set, Headline Asia, Powerhouse Capital, Playground...
Apple’s bold plan to shift the assembly of all iPhones destined for the US market by the end of 2026 now faces a significant hurdle due to growing delays in importing critical machinery and components from China. These delays, stemming from prolonged clearance and...
A comprehensive global survey conducted by the University of Melbourne in partnership with KPMG reveals that people in emerging economies are significantly more trusting and optimistic about artificial intelligence (AI) than those in advanced nations. The study, which...
South Korea’s exports are forecasted to fall by 2.0% year-on-year in April 2025, marking the first decline in three months, as the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs on automobiles and steel starts to weigh heavily on the Asian export powerhouse. This...
The US-China trade war has escalated dramatically in 2025, with the Trump administration imposing tariffs as high as 145% on Chinese imports, while China retaliates with tariffs reaching 125% on American goods. This tit-for-tat tariff increase has severely disrupted...
On April 28, 2025, Amazon took a major leap into the satellite internet race by successfully launching the first 27 satellites of its Project Kuiper constellation aboard a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida....
Japanese voice actor Kappei Yamaguchi, famed for bringing the character Usopp to life in the globally beloved anime One Piece, has expressed deep admiration for India, equating its power and cultural vibrancy to the fantastical world of the anime. Speaking during his...
Hong Kong’s much-anticipated French May Arts Festival is back for its 32nd edition, running from March 15 to July 13, 2025. Under the vibrant theme “Vive L’art – In Art We Live,” the festival celebrates the enduring legacy of French culture and its dynamic exchange...