Modi and Xi can’t bridge the India-China divide by themselves

‘Shameful, your Mayor puts criminals over…’: Mullin vs Mamdani explodes after NYC ICE shooting

US stocks: US market posts weekly gains with earnings, inflation data on tap

Wall Street finished strong on Friday, fueled by optimism ahead of the third-quarter earnings reports from major players like Wells Fargo and Goldman Sachs. Analysts predict a notable growth in S&P 500 earnings year-over-year, even as worries about consumer sentiment loom. Oil prices dipped initially due to conflicting US-Iran news but later recovered. Moreover, significant companies such as Delta Air Lines and Apple reported hurdles impacting their respective stock performances.

Public executions in USA: What does Fort Hood firing squad execution mean? When will Pentagon live stream take place?

Public executions in USA: Five states currently allow executions by firing squad: Idaho, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Utah. The Trump administration earlier this year said it would allow execution by firing squad in the federal prison system.

Is Katie Zacharia the new White House Press Secretary? What to know about Karoline Leavitt’s potential successor

Katie Zacharia has reportedly been offered the White House press secretary role after Karoline Leavitt’s departure. Here’s what to know about Trump’s potential new press secretary, her DHS experience and political background.

Can AI ever possess a human soul? Pope Leo XIV's remarks and Anthropic's new Claude policy deepen the consciousness debate

Pope Leo XIV recently addressed the distinction between human understanding and AI's data processing capabilities. He emphasized that human experiences cannot be fully captured by mere data compilation. Anthropic's new policy raises moral considerations regarding AI welfare and abusive interactions. Technology leaders remain divided over the consciousness and emotional capacity of AI systems. As discussions continue, experts explore the implications of AI's growing sophistication on human identity and understanding.

Discerning desis ensured that many local products are now on par with the world’s best

The long-held reluctance of Indians to accept locally made "foreign" items as equally good alternatives until well into the 21st century probably stems from the notorious policy of "import substitution", a legacy of the era of socialist scarcity and Five-Year Plans. It was a typical sarkari diktat, supposedly to achieve economic self-reliance and protect domestic industry. But negligible focus on technology and quality benchmarking led to chronic sub-par products.

Discerning desis ensured that many local products are now on par with the world’s best

The long-held reluctance of Indians to accept locally made "foreign" items as equally good alternatives until well into the 21st century probably stems from the notorious policy of "import substitution", a legacy of the era of socialist scarcity and Five-Year Plans. It was a typical sarkari diktat, supposedly to achieve economic self-reliance and protect domestic industry. But negligible focus on technology and quality benchmarking led to chronic sub-par products.

Katie Zacharia’s past in focus: DHS stint, Pepperdine law degree and Truth Social link as Trump picks her for White House press secretary, replacing Karoline Leavitt

Katie Zacharia has been named the new press secretary for the White House, taking over from Karoline Leavitt. With a solid background as a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security, she brings experience from the Trump Media and Technology Group, specializing in communications. An alumnus of Pepperdine University, her career reflects a steadfast dedication to conservative principles.

Great civilisations: Built on trade, but wary of traders

China ranked people in four groups: scholar, farmer, artisan, merchant. Shi, nong, gong, shang. The idea is old, found in the Guanzi. The scholar governs. Farmer grows food. Artisan makes things. The merchant makes nothing. He buys low, sells high and keeps the difference. So, he goes to the bottom. The first Han emperor, Gaozu, took this seriously. Sima Qian tells us he banned merchants from wearing silk and from riding in carriages. He taxed them hard. Made them look poor, even if they were rich. Then the state ran short of money.

Great civilisations: Built on trade, but wary of traders

China ranked people in four groups: scholar, farmer, artisan, merchant. Shi, nong, gong, shang. The idea is old, found in the Guanzi. The scholar governs. Farmer grows food. Artisan makes things. The merchant makes nothing. He buys low, sells high and keeps the difference. So, he goes to the bottom. The first Han emperor, Gaozu, took this seriously. Sima Qian tells us he banned merchants from wearing silk and from riding in carriages. He taxed them hard. Made them look poor, even if they were rich. Then the state ran short of money.

7.6 magnitude earthquake jolts Panama, people evacuate buildings as tsunami threat looms over Pacific coast

A strong earthquake measuring 7.6 in magnitude hit near the southern coast of Panama. Although initially reported as 8.0, the magnitude was later downgraded by the US Geological Survey. Evacuations occurred in Panama City, but no immediate damage reports were available. Tsunami warnings were issued for much of Central America's Pacific coast, including Colombia and Ecuador. The quake was also felt in the capital of neighboring Costa Rica.

US midterm elections: Who is Abdul El-Sayed? The Egyptian-American Rhodes scholar and public health expert taking on Republicans in Michigan’s Senate race

Abdul El-Sayed took an unusual route to American politics. Trained in medicine and public health, he spent years studying why people get sick and how public systems can improve their lives. Now, the 41-year-old Egyptian-American is running for the US Senate in Michigan after defeating establishment-backed Haley Stevens in the Democratic primary. A Rhodes Scholar and former Detroit health chief, he is campaigning for Medicare for All, tighter campaign finance rules and relief from rising living costs.