TikTok reshapes image of farming in West Africa

TikTok reshapes image of farming in West Africa

DAKAR, Senegal: In fields across West Africa, farmers are increasingly turning to TikTok and other social media platforms to market...

Walmart-backed PhonePe targets $1 billion IPO raise

Walmart-backed PhonePe targets $1 billion IPO raise

MUMBAI, India: Walmart-backed Indian fintech firm PhonePe is targeting a valuation of between US$9 billion and $10.5 billion in its...

Drivers rush to pumps as fuel costs surge

Drivers rush to pumps as fuel costs surge

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Gasoline and diesel prices jumped sharply overnight as conflict in the Middle East disrupted oil shipments...

Intel board shakeup as Yeary steps down

Intel board shakeup as Yeary steps down

SAN FRANCISCO, California: Intel said that board Chair Frank Yeary will retire after 17 years with the company, marking another leadership...

Gulf airport shutdown sends ticket prices soaring

Gulf airport shutdown sends ticket prices soaring

HONG KONG: Airfares between Asia and Europe have surged after the closure of major Middle Eastern hubs disrupted key global routes,...

U.S. stock markets dive again on renewed Iran war concerns

U.S. stock markets dive again on renewed Iran war concerns

NEW YORK, New York - With casualties soaring well past 1,000, the ever-expanding, seemingly out-of-control war against Iran, kept buyers...

Musk’s X, xAI to clear $17.5B debt, Bloomberg says

Musk’s X, xAI to clear $17.5B debt, Bloomberg says

BASTROP, Texas: Elon Musk's social media platform X and artificial intelligence startup xAI plan to repay about US$17.5 billion in...

Ice cream lovers line up at Minnesota’s Moorhead Dairy Queen

Ice cream lovers line up at Minnesota’s Moorhead Dairy Queen

MOORHEAD, Minnesota: It may be winter in Minnesota, with the temperature in the single digits, but for those queuing up outside the...

Regulator warns AI firms over age checks

Regulator warns AI firms over age checks

SYDNEY, Australia: Australia's internet regulator has warned it could move against search engines and app stores that provide access...

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,...

Daniel Berger speeds in front by 5 at Arnold Palmer Invitational

Daniel Berger speeds in front by 5 at Arnold Palmer Invitational

(Photo credit: Reinhold Matay-Imagn Images) Daniel Berger opened up a five-shot lead at the Arnold Palmer Invitational after a steady...

US Defense Manufacturing Companies agreed to quadruple production of "Exquisite Class" weaponry: Trump

US Defense Manufacturing Companies agreed to quadruple production of "Exquisite Class" weaponry: Trump

Washington DC [US], March 7 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) held a meeting with the largest American defence...

West Asia conflict may have deeper economic impact on India than expected: Finance Ministry Monthly review

West Asia conflict may have deeper economic impact on India than expected: Finance Ministry Monthly review

New Delhi [India], March 6 (ANI): Global uncertainty is expected to remain elevated for some time amid escalating geopolitical tensions...

China details 2026 policy mix to bolster growth and innovation, share opportunities with world

China details 2026 policy mix to bolster growth and innovation, share opportunities with world

BEIJING, March 6 (Xinhua) -- Senior Chinese officials on Friday elaborated on the country's policy mix for this year, aimed at ensuring...

Western energy pressure on Russia has backfired Kremlin envoy

Western energy pressure on Russia has backfired  Kremlin envoy

Countries that maintained ties with Moscow made a wise strategic choice, Kirill Dmitriev has said Western efforts to isolate Russian...

Budget 2026 positions India's policy around stability amid global uncertainty: Department of Economic Affairs

Budget 2026 positions India's policy around stability amid global uncertainty: Department of Economic Affairs

New Delhi [India], March 6 (ANI): At a time of heightened global uncertainty and shifting economic dynamics, the Union Budget 2026-27...

Direct impact of 10% increase in oil prices estimated to be around almost 1% on WPI: Bank of Baroda

Direct impact of 10% increase in oil prices estimated to be around almost 1% on WPI: Bank of Baroda

New Delhi [India], March 6 (ANI): A 10 per cent increase in global oil prices is estimated to have a direct impact of approximately...

Education has significant potential to boost India's export earnings: Piyush Goyal

Education has significant potential to boost India's export earnings: Piyush Goyal

New Delhi [India], March 6 (ANI): Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said that education as a service has significant potential...

Rising energy prices weigh on Dutch households, economy

Rising energy prices weigh on Dutch households, economy

Energy prices in the Netherlands have surged sharply, prompting several Dutch energy suppliers to adjust or withdraw fixed-price energy...

Indian stocks close week's trading in red amid West Asia conflict; Sensex slips over 1,000 points

Indian stocks close week's trading in red amid West Asia conflict; Sensex slips over 1,000 points

New Delhi [India], March 6 (ANI): After a rebound the previous session, Indian stock indices traded again in the red on Friday, ending...

Pakistan's education sector in crisis as funding drops, learning outcomes plummet

Pakistan's education sector in crisis as funding drops, learning outcomes plummet

Islamabad [Pakistan], March 6 (ANI): Pakistan's education system continues to struggle with severe funding shortages and declining...

Opinion: EU's Industrial Accelerator Act: a protectionist gamble with high price tag

Opinion: EU's Industrial Accelerator Act: a protectionist gamble with high price tag

The EU has long argued that multilateralism and rules-based trade are essential for sustainable growth. It is time for the bloc to...

Tamil Nadu Governor administers oath to new Madras HC chief justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari

Tamil Nadu Governor administers oath to new Madras HC chief justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], March 6 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi administered the oath of office to Justice Sushrut Arvind...

India's macroeconomic outlook resilient despite West Asia conflict: Report

India's macroeconomic outlook resilient despite West Asia conflict: Report

New Delhi [India], March 6 (ANI): India's macroeconomic outlook remains resilient despite heightened global risk conditions and escalating...

"AI has democratised use of technology": Former Union Minister Smriti Irani

"AI has democratised use of technology": Former Union Minister Smriti Irani

New Delhi [India], March 6 (ANI): Former Union Minister and BJP leader Smriti Irani on Friday said that artificial intelligence (AI)...

Asia should prioritise exchange-rate stability, targeted support amid Hormuz disruption: ADB Economist

Asia should prioritise exchange-rate stability, targeted support amid Hormuz disruption: ADB Economist

New Delhi [India], March 6 (ANI): Asian economies should strengthen policy frameworks and focus on stabilisation measures as the ongoing...

"No country today is an overall hegemon": EAM S Jaishankar on multipolar future

"No country today is an overall hegemon": EAM S Jaishankar on multipolar future

New Delhi [India], March 6 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has stated that the global expectation of maintaining a fixed...

West Asia crisis could raise energy risks for India but domestic flows, growth outlook remain resilient: Jefferies

West Asia crisis could raise energy risks for India but domestic flows, growth outlook remain resilient: Jefferies

New Delhi [India], March 6 (ANI): Escalating tensions in West Asia, particularly around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, could pose near-term...

Bears dominate opening trade, Nifty down 109 pts; Sensex slips 356 pts amid crude concerns

Bears dominate opening trade, Nifty down 109 pts; Sensex slips 356 pts amid crude concerns

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 6 (ANI): The bearish dominance returned to the Indian stock markets on Friday's opening session...

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California schools can tell parents about child’s transgender identity
California schools can tell parents about child’s transgender identity

WASHINGTON, D.C. The Supreme Court has allowed California schools to tell parents if their children identify as transgender without...


Hawks out to finish four-game season sweep of 76ers
Hawks out to finish four-game season sweep of 76ers

(Photo credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images) The Atlanta Hawks are riding a season-high-tying five-game winning streak, which includes...


No. 15 Purdue, Wisconsin eye 4th seed in Big Ten tourney
No. 15 Purdue, Wisconsin eye 4th seed in Big Ten tourney

(Photo credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images) Both Wisconsin and No. 15 Purdue are locks for the NCAA Tournament and don't have a...


No. 4 UConn visits Marquette with share of Big East title in play
No. 4 UConn visits Marquette with share of Big East title in play

(Photo credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images) Fourth-ranked UConn has everything to lose when the Huskies close out the regular season...


Collin Sexton (30 points) leads undermanned Bulls past Suns
Collin Sexton (30 points) leads undermanned Bulls past Suns

(Photo credit: Anna Carrington-Imagn Images) Collin Sexton scored a season-high 30 points, Tre Jones added 21, and the skeleton crew...


Former Packers exec Bob Harlan dies at 89
Former Packers exec Bob Harlan dies at 89

(Photo credit: Kyle Bursaw/Press-Gazette Media/, USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin) Bob Harlan, the former Green Bay Packers president...