U.S. stock markets post gains as attacks on Iran intensify

U.S. stock markets post gains as attacks on Iran intensify

NEW YORK, New York - Wall Street delivered a surprising performance on Wednesday, with major indices closing firmly in positive territory...

Toyota raises offer to win Elliott support

Toyota raises offer to win Elliott support

TOKYO, Japan: Elliott Investment Management has agreed to tender its shares in forklift maker Toyota Industries after Toyota raised...

Hormuz tensions send crude prices sharply higher

Hormuz tensions send crude prices sharply higher

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Oil prices have jumped sharply as escalating attacks in the Middle East raised fears of major disruptions...

Cases filed against FedEx, Ray-Bans maker for reimbursement of tariffs

Cases filed against FedEx, Ray-Bans maker for reimbursement of tariffs

NEW YORK CITY, New York: At least two retail customers have filed proposed class-action lawsuits in U.S. courts against companies for...

Young Europeans turn to shared rooms, joint buys

Young Europeans turn to shared rooms, joint buys

LONDON/MADRID: From buying a single bedroom in a shared flat to pooling mortgages with friends, young Europeans are turning to unconventional...

Dow Jones tumbles 404 points as markets continue slide

Dow Jones tumbles 404 points as markets continue slide

NEW YORK, New York  - U.S. stock markets ended Tuesday's session deep in negative territory, with all major indices posting substantial...

Amazon, Nvidia back OpenAI in $110 billion round

Amazon, Nvidia back OpenAI in $110 billion round

SAN FRANCISCO, California: OpenAI announced it is raising US$110 billion in new funding, valuing the ChatGPT maker at $840 billion...

Delivery firms face rulings, riders see little change

Delivery firms face rulings, riders see little change

MILAN, Italy: A string of court rulings against food delivery platforms in Italy has yet to significantly improve conditions for riders,...

Block shares surge after 4,000 layoffs

Block shares surge after 4,000 layoffs

BANGKOK, Thailand: Financial technology firm Block is cutting more than 4,000 jobs, roughly 40 percent of its workforce, as it restructures...

U.S. stock markets shrug off outbreak of hostilities in Iran

U.S. stock markets shrug off outbreak of hostilities in Iran

NEW YORK, New York - Wall Street delivered a mixed performance on Monday as escalating military conflict in the Middle East, following...

Seoul lifts map data curbs, paving way for Google

Seoul lifts map data curbs, paving way for Google

SEOUL, South Korea: South Korea has approved the export of high-precision map data to overseas servers, clearing the way for Google...

AI safeguards row puts Anthropic’s $200 million deal at risk

AI safeguards row puts Anthropic’s $200 million deal at risk

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Anthropic said it will not comply with a Pentagon request to remove safeguards from its artificial intelligence systems,...

Netflix walks away from Warner deal; stock jumps

Netflix walks away from Warner deal; stock jumps

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Paramount Skydance has prevailed in its bid to acquire Warner Bros Discovery, after Netflix declined to raise...

Mosaics of St. Peter's Basilica preserved by workshop in Vatican

Mosaics of St. Peter's Basilica preserved by workshop in Vatican

VATICAN CITY: A small workshop in the Vatican, which has existed since the late 1500s, has been working hard to preserve the mosaics...

Meta adds suicide search alerts as UK weighs curbs

Meta adds suicide search alerts as UK weighs curbs

LONDON, U.K.: Instagram will begin notifying parents if their teenager repeatedly searches for suicide or self-harm-related terms within...

IT, oil and gas sectors show caution amid AI disruptions, West Asia conflict: Kotak Institutional Equities CEO

IT, oil and gas sectors show caution amid AI disruptions, West Asia conflict: Kotak Institutional Equities CEO

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 5 (ANI): The IT services sector is facing challenges due to Artificial Intelligence (AI), with...

India's BoP outlook faces risks from West Asia crisis; CAD seen at 1.1-1.5% of GDP in FY27

India's BoP outlook faces risks from West Asia crisis; CAD seen at 1.1-1.5% of GDP in FY27

New Delhi, [India] March 5 (ANI): India's external sector outlook remains broadly manageable but faces rising risks from geopolitical...

National Bank of Belgium warns budget path remains unsustainable

National Bank of Belgium warns budget path remains unsustainable

BRUSSELS, 5th March, 2026 (WAM) -- Belgium's budget deficit widened further in 2025, reaching an estimated 5.3 percent of GDP, while...

Maharashtra to grow at 7.9% in FY26, driven by services and industry: Eco Survey

Maharashtra to grow at 7.9% in FY26, driven by services and industry: Eco Survey

Mumbai, (Maharashtra) [India] March 5 (ANI): Maharashtra's economy is expected to grow at 7.9 per cent in 2025-26, up from 7.3 per...

Sri Lanka sees strategic appeal of BRICS - prime minister

Sri Lanka sees strategic appeal of BRICS - prime minister

The island nation believes it can boost its economy by joining the bloc, Harini Amarasuriya has told RT India ...

"EU-India partnership is of great significance; Goal is to at least double our trade," says Finland President Stubb

"EU-India partnership is of great significance; Goal is to at least double our trade," says Finland President Stubb

New Delhi [India], March 5 (ANI): President of Finland Alexander Stubb on Thursday highlighted the importance of strengthening ties...

"India, Finland believe in rule of law," PM Modi makes pitch for peace amidst West Asia conflict

"India, Finland believe in rule of law," PM Modi makes pitch for peace amidst West Asia conflict

New Delhi [India], March 5 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for peace amidst the ongoing West Asia Conflict while addressing...

IBM launches its first infrastructure innovation centre in India to accelerate enterprise-scale AI

IBM launches its first infrastructure innovation centre in India to accelerate enterprise-scale AI

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], March 5 (ANI): IBM today announced the launch of its first Infrastructure Innovation Centre, the Sangam...

Paytm's ESOP spends relatively low compared to other new-age tech companies: Report

Paytm's ESOP spends relatively low compared to other new-age tech companies: Report

New Delhi [India], March 5 (ANI): Noida-based payments major Paytm has one of the lowest employee stock ownership plan (or ESOP) costs...

China to boost military spending by 7%; slashes annual economic growth target

China to boost military spending by 7%; slashes annual economic growth target

Beijing [China], March 5 (ANI): China on Thursday lowered its GDP economic growth targets to around 4 per cent to 5 per cent and unveiled...

China sets 2026 economic growth target at 4.5% to 5%

China sets 2026 economic growth target at 4.5% to 5%

BEIJING, 5th March, 2026 (WAM) -- China has set its economic growth target for 2026 at between 4.5 percent and 5 percent and will strive...

IT sector growth to moderate as past trends show slowdown during technology transition cycle: Morgan Stanley

IT sector growth to moderate as past trends show slowdown during technology transition cycle: Morgan Stanley

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 5 (ANI): The information technology (IT) sector is expected to experience moderated growth during...

U.S.-LAS VEGAS-CONSTRUCTION TRADE SHOW

U.S.-LAS VEGAS-CONSTRUCTION TRADE SHOW

(260305) -- LAS VEGAS, March 5, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People visit the Caterpillar booth at the 2026 CONEXPO-CON/AGG in Las Vegas, the United...

Hotter 2026 summer could trigger demand surge for ACs, coolers and fans in India: Report

Hotter 2026 summer could trigger demand surge for ACs, coolers and fans in India: Report

New Delhi, [India] March 5 (ANI): A strong El Nino-led summer in 2026 could trigger a cyclical upturn for India's consumer durables...

India holds bilateral tourism talks with Indonesia and Germany

India holds bilateral tourism talks with Indonesia and Germany

Berlin [Germany], March 5 (ANI): Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat held bilateral meetings with tourism leaders from...

Prolonged West Asia conflict may raise inflation, market volatility in US: Morgan Stanley

Prolonged West Asia conflict may raise inflation, market volatility in US: Morgan Stanley

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 5 (ANI): The ongoing conflict in West Asia following the U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran and the subsequent...

India's power demand may see strong 2nd half, Bernstein raises FY27 growth outlook

India's power demand may see strong 2nd half, Bernstein raises FY27 growth outlook

New Delhi [India], March 5 (ANI): India's power demand could see a stronger trajectory in the second half of the year, with improved...

Update: China to nurture emerging, future industries

Update: China to nurture emerging, future industries

BEIJING, March 5 (Xinhua) -- China will nurture emerging industries and industries of the future, according to a government work report...

Update: China to accelerate green transition, cut carbon emissions

Update: China to accelerate green transition, cut carbon emissions

BEIJING, March 5 (Xinhua) -- China will accelerate the green transition across the board and cut carbon dioxide emissions per unit...

Update: China to boost consumption, residents' income

Update: China to boost consumption, residents' income

BEIJING, March 5 (Xinhua) -- China will actively boost consumption and implement an income growth plan for urban and rural residents,...

Update: China's 2026 defense budget growth slows to 7 percent

Update: China's 2026 defense budget growth slows to 7 percent

BEIJING, March 5 (Xinhua) -- China's defense budget growth is expected to slow to 7 percent in 2026, according to a draft report submitted...

Arsenal beat Brighton 1-0, Manchester City held to 2-2 draw by Nottingham Forest

Arsenal beat Brighton 1-0, Manchester City held to 2-2 draw by Nottingham Forest

Brighton and Hove [UK], March 5 (ANI): Arsenal strengthened their Premier League title charge with a narrow 1-0 win over Brighton &...

Update: Chinese economy remarkably resilient in 2025: report

Update: Chinese economy remarkably resilient in 2025: report

BEIJING, March 5 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese economy has proved remarkably resilient over the past year, according to a government work...

Update: China sets 2026 economic growth target at 4.5-5 pct

Update: China sets 2026 economic growth target at 4.5-5 pct

BEIJING, March 5 (Xinhua) -- China targets an economic growth of 4.5 percent to 5 percent this year and will strive for better in practice,...

Global builders turn to AI at North America's largest construction expo

Global builders turn to AI at North America's largest construction expo

This year's event underscored how the industry is utilizing digital technology to address workforce shortages and improve job site...

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NBA roundup: Thunder survive Knicks' late surge
NBA roundup: Thunder survive Knicks' late surge

(Photo credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images) Chet Holmgren poured in 28 points and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 26 as the visiting...


Suns hope Devin Booker, Jalen Green can power playoff push
Suns hope Devin Booker, Jalen Green can power playoff push

(Photo credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images) The return of All-Star guard Devin Booker brings the Phoenix Suns as close to whole...


Hawks help their playoff chances by downing Bucks
Hawks help their playoff chances by downing Bucks

(Photo credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images) Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 23 points to lead the Atlanta Hawks to an impactful 131-113...


Wisconsin blasts Maryland, keeps pace in Big Ten
Wisconsin blasts Maryland, keeps pace in Big Ten

(Photo credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images) Braeden Carrington came off the bench for 18 points and John Blackwell added 14 as Wisconsin...


Big Ten tournament roundup: Indiana rallies to beat Nebraska
Big Ten tournament roundup: Indiana rallies to beat Nebraska

(Photo credit: Christine Tannous/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) Shay Ciezki tallied 22 points to help No. 13 seed...


Spring training roundup: United States routs Rockies in WBC prep
Spring training roundup: United States routs Rockies in WBC prep

(Photo credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images) The United States national team routed the Colorado Rockies 14-4 in its second double-digit...