16 killed after M7.0 quake hits China's Xizang, rescue underway

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US stock market today: Why have Nasdaq, S&P 500 slipped to lowest in months? Reasons behind Meta, Tesla, CoreWeave, Intel stock price fall, check top performing stocks

US Stock Market today: Chipmakers Western Digital, Intel, ADM , Sandisk, and Marvell all posted steep percentage losses amid the broader semiconductor selloff.

LeBron James National Anthem Controversy: Why is Donald Trump accusing NBA star? Watch viral practice video

Donald Trump and LeBron James have been critical of each another for years, occasionally trading public swipes.

EU mulls sanctions reprieve for Chinese fabric-maker accused of aiding Russia

Diplomats from the EU’s 27 member states were pressured this week to lift sanctions on Yusha Group, a Chinese textiles manufacturer accused of selling sensitive European technology to Russian buyers. In exchange, Beijing has pledged that the company will refrain from shipping banned items to Russian military-linked buyers. It will also remove German company Sindlhauser Materials from its own export controls list, according to multiple sources familiar with the affair. The unusual quid pro quo –...

16 killed, 32 hurt after magnitude 7 earthquake strikes China’s Tibet

At least 16 people were killed and 32 more injured when a strong 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck China’s western Tibet autonomous region late on Thursday, state news agency Xinhua said, citing local authorities. More than 300 houses collapsed in the earthquake, which struck on Thursday at 10.33pm. Officials were still evaluating the damage, and disaster relief work was ongoing, Xinhua said. The epicentre of the quake was located in a mountainous area about 190km (120 miles) east-northeast of...

US stocks today: Nasdaq slumps 2.5%, S&P 1% as revived AI doubts ignite tech selloff

US stocks fell sharply as renewed concerns over massive AI spending triggered a selloff in technology and semiconductor shares. The Nasdaq suffered its steepest one day decline since June, while the S&P 500 also dropped. Tesla and Meta fell, while oil prices climbed to a five-month high amid fresh Middle East tensions.

Moderna stock crashes 25%, loses about $24 billion after cancer vaccine data leak

Moderna’s stock price dropped over 25% after trial results for its personalized melanoma vaccine with Merck were disclosed. The decline erased approximately $24 billion from Moderna’s market value, ending a significant rally this year. Analysts noted that this reaction was expected as investors often sell after news becomes public. Despite the drop, the trial results showed promising reductions in cancer recurrence when paired with Merck's Keytruda.

Tom Skerritt of Top Gun dies: From US Air Force to Hollywood, all about Emmy-winning actor

Tom Skerritt, the Emmy-winning actor who embodied a solid, wry authority figure, whether as a flight instructor in “Top Gun,” a tough-but-fair sheriff on TV's “Picket Fences” or the doomed captain of “Alien,” has died.

Over 1000 flights delayed, 58 cancelled in US on Thursday amid bad weather: What travellers need to know about refund rules

Flight interruptions have gripped the United States as severe weather affects several key airports. Gusty winds in Boston and New York have led to extensive delays, while thunderstorms in Phoenix and downpours in California have caused further operational chaos. Travelers are strongly urged to verify their flight statuses and review cancellation policies with their airlines.

'Europeans depend on American technology': Vance challenges Europe over Musk's Starlink regulations

Iran's Ghalibaf to visit India for BRICS Forum

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf will attend the two-day BRICS Parliamentary Forum in India starting October 26. His role as a negotiator in conflicts with Israel and the US is significant. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla addressed the forum's details in a recent press conference. Also, discussions about possible impeachment of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar were mentioned by Birla.

Iran's Ghalibaf to visit India for BRICS Forum

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf will attend the two-day BRICS Parliamentary Forum in India starting October 26. His role as a negotiator in conflicts with Israel and the US is significant. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla addressed the forum's details in a recent press conference. Also, discussions about possible impeachment of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar were mentioned by Birla.