Artificial intelligence (AI) spending is driving one of the most aggressive bull runs in U.S. markets, but Jefferies has cautioned investors about growing signs of speculative excess even as gold and Chinese tech shares surge.
The Chief Minister of Telangana, Revanth Reddy, has instructed the state administration to stay on high alert on Thursday, following the IMD's forecast of heavy rain for the next two days.
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, addressing the 80th UNGA High-Level Debate in New York, urged a ceasefire in Gaza and humanitarian access for Palestinians. He also warned about fragile states and climate change, while presenting Somalia as proof of progress through international supp
Traders in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) vowed to continue their sit-in at Sost Dry Port despite a government deal capping tax exemptions at PKR 4 billion. Leader Javed Hussain told Dawn the settlement ignored PoGB's constitutional exemption, warning traders may adopt a "Plan C"
She further condemned accusations against Sonam Wangchuk, calling it a tactic to hide government failures and warned that converting Ladakh into an "open jail" would have severe repercussions, urging Centre to address the fears of Ladakh residents through meaningful action rather than "jumla
Experts warn Pacific nations to guard against Beijing's influence after two incidents in New Zealand, including pressure on a Taiwan-linked event and airport security protests. Scholar David Yeau-Tarn Lee said New Zealand is aligning with democracies to resist CCP infiltration and defend sov
Former Indian Permanent Representative to the United Nations Syed Akbaruddin has criticised the US's steep H-1B visa fee hike as a "tax on trust", warning that it undermines the mutual benefits of the programme and risks eroding goodwill between India and the United States.
At the UN General Assembly, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned of a "new age of warfare" driven by cheap drones and AI. He urged urgent global rules on AI weapons, cautioning that without real security guarantees, the world faces the "most destructive arms race in human history."
At the UNHRC session in Geneva, ECO FAWN Society's Sai Sampath Mettu urged urgent global action against invasive alien weeds, warning they threaten crops, ecosystems, and rural livelihoods. He called for funds, monitoring, and a "Decade of Action" to safeguard food security and peasants'
A report by Taiwan's IORG warns that China is pushing a "Taiwan defeatism narrative" to weaken confidence and normalize Beijing's view. It highlights propaganda linking Taiwan's weakness to despair, with TikTok users more vulnerable. IORG urged stronger governance, media literacy, and civic
Chinese artist Cai Guoqiang's fireworks show in Tibet, backed by Arc'Teryx, sparked backlash over ecological harm. Critics warned of pollution, debris, and wildlife disruption on the fragile plateau. Both Cai and Arc'Teryx apologised, pledging assessments and restoration, but doubts remain o