SoftBank invested $20 million in Alibaba in 2000. 14 years later, that tiny stake was worth more than $50 billion after its blockbuster IPO
In 2000, SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son invested $20 million in Alibaba, the Chinese online marketplace founded by Jack Ma. The company had little revenue, and investors had passed on Ma’s idea. Alibaba was...
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MOFA: China condemns attacks on Riyadh airport
MOFA: China condemns attacks on Riyadh airport...
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From gas prices to grocery bills: How Trump’s economic policies are giving Democrats a new midterm campaign weapon
Rising living costs are becoming a focal point for Democrats in the 2026 midterm elections. Many voters are linking these economic pressures to the policies of Donald Trump and Republican lawmakers. D...
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NSA Ajit Doval speaks to Iranian counterpart Rezaei on latest regional developments
Ajit Doval, the National Security Adviser of India, spoke with Dr. Mohsen Rezaei from Iran. They discussed various regional and international developments during their phone conversation. Furthermore,...
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Who is Dan Osborn? The Navy veteran and factory mechanic who led Kellogg's workers before entering the Nebraska Senate race in the US midterms
Dan Osborn is campaigning as an independent candidate for the U.S. Senate in Nebraska’s 2026 election. He previously gained national attention as a union leader during a significant worker strike at K...
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No economic settlement reached within Venu Srinivasan family, say Lakshmi, Mallika as TVS succession battle breaks
Differences have arisen within the Venu Srinivasan family concerning the economic settlement of their assets. Lakshmi Venu and Mallika Srinivasan stated that no agreement on asset distribution has bee...
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'You cannot beat us, threaten us, frighten us': Rahul Gandhi after INDIA bloc's march to Supreme Court over poll 'irregularities'
Rahul Gandhi expressed gratitude to supporters who participated in the INDIA bloc's march to the Supreme Court. He emphasized the need to show that Indian citizens will not be intimidated by the gover...
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Iraq crude shipments to India rebound as Russian crude shipments decline
The rebound comes at a time when Russian crude shipments to India declined 32.3% from August to 5.48 million tonne...
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Overseas buyers from 100 countries to engage with 3,000 exhibitors at 62ndIHGF Delhi Fair this week
India’s handicraft sector is looking to strengthen its global reach as the 62nd IHGF Delhi Fair brings together over 3,000 exhibitors and buyers from around 100 countries in Greater Noida from October...
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