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  1. PoliticsMiddle EastChinaBudget

    SEBI Approves Rs 1,491 Cr Settlement in NSE Co-location Case

    The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has agreed to terms of settlement in the NSE co-location and dark-fibre cases, with the National Stock Exchange (NSE) paying an additional Rs 714.74 crore after an earlier deposit of Rs 776.47 crore. This brings the total settlement amount to Rs 1,491.21 crore, clearing a key hurdle for NSE's planned Rs 30,000-crore IPO.
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  3. CultureUnited KingdomMusicCreators

    Tom Holland Imagines Timothée Chalamet as Spider-Man, Jokes About Playing 'Dune'

    Tom Holland, the current Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, recently discussed a hypothetical scenario where Timothée Chalamet took on the role of Peter Parker. Holland praised Chalamet's acting abilities and suggested he would bring a more introspective version of Spider-Man. In this alternate universe, Holland joked that he might have landed the role of Paul Atreides in 'Dune'.
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  11. PoliticsRegulatorsInvestigationMiddle East

    Senators Cayetano and Lacson Clash Over Taguig Infrastructure Investigation

    Senator Alan Peter Cayetano contradicts Senator Panfilo Lacson's statement regarding the 'ceasefire' in the investigation of alleged ghost flood control projects in Taguig. Cayetano defends his position, stating he is not against the investigation and hopes it will be fair. Lacson, however, doubts Cayetano’s sincerity in seeking a truce, questioning his motives and accusing him of disrupting Senate work.
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  12. U.S.ExecutiveNorth America

    Trump Admin Considers $100,000 Fee for International Students' Post-Grad Work Permits

    The Trump administration is reportedly considering imposing a $100,000 fee for international students seeking to work in the U.S. after graduation. This proposal could significantly raise the cost of post-study employment for foreign graduates and reshape international student choices in the U.S. If enacted, the fee would particularly harm universities, top Silicon Valley and Wall Street firms that rely on international talent.
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  13. WorldMiddle EastNorth America

    Unaccounted Venezuelan Oil Shipments to Cuba

    A collaborative investigation by several media outlets has revealed that at least nine shipments of PDVSA fuel, valued at nearly $430 million, sent from Venezuela to Cuba between May and September 2025, were not registered in Cuban ports. The investigation tracked shipments of crude oil and fuel oil, with an approximate value of $429 million, according to internal records reviewed.
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  15. WorldAsiaMiddle East

    Montenegro's Tourism Surges in June

    Montenegro welcomed over 390 thousand tourists in June, a 14% increase from 2025, with nearly 2.1 million overnight stays. This marks a 15% rise in overnight stays compared to last year. The number of tourists is almost 35% higher than in 2019, with the number of overnight stays nearly 32% higher. The most overnight stays were recorded from markets like Great Britain, Poland, Ukraine, Israel, France, and Germany, with the United States also notable among distant markets.
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  16. PoliticsMiddle EastUkraineConflict

    Russia Accuses West of Backing Ukraine's Attacks on Civilians

    Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, has condemned the Ukrainian army's use of anti-personnel mines in Russian regions, stating that over 100 such mines have been discovered. She attributed this terrorism to Western support, accusing the West of providing weapons to Ukraine for attacks on civilians. Zakharova warned that the West's actions are escalating tensions and pushing peace prospects further away. Russia vowed to continue protecting its citizens and state security by all available means.
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  18. PoliticsRegulatorsChina

    India's Cabinet Approves ₹5,070 Crore 'Prime Minister Suryasarovar Yojana' for Floating Solar Projects

    The Central Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the 'Prime Minister Suryasarovar Yojana' (PM-SSY) with a total budgetary outlay of ₹5,070 crore. The scheme aims to develop 5,000 MW of Floating Solar PV projects with co-located Energy Storage Systems of at least 10,000 MWh storage capacity. This initiative is expected to provide energy security to the country while also boosting environmental conservation.
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  23. ScienceCybersecuritySemiconductorsPhysics

    Google's AI Overhaul Secures Chrome with Record Vulnerability Fixes

    Google is leveraging Gemini-powered AI models to revolutionize Chrome’s security. In the last two milestones, Google fixed 1,072 vulnerabilities, more than the previous 23 milestones combined. AI agents are now triaging issues, drafting fixes, and writing tests. Google is also piloting twice-a-week security releases and dynamic patching to protect users. This shift has led to a significant increase in bug discoveries, with Chrome 149 and 150 fixing over 1,000 security bugs in just two updates.
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