Dow Jones tumbles 453 points on disappointing jobs data

Dow Jones tumbles 453 points on disappointing jobs data

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks ended well in the red on Friday as investors grappled with an escalating conflict in the Middle East...

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...

Update: GDP growth target for 2026-2030 reflects pursuit of high-quality development: official

Update: GDP growth target for 2026-2030 reflects pursuit of high-quality development: official

BEIJING, March 7 (Xinhua) -- The gross domestic product (GDP) growth target set by the draft outline of China's 15th Five-Year Plan...

"Kota, Hadoti, a significant centre for enterprise, faith": PM Modi

"Kota, Hadoti, a significant centre for enterprise, faith": PM Modi

New Delhi [India], March 7 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised Kota's significance as a hub for education, energy, and heritage....

WTO ministerial talks to discuss trade issues with open mind: Minister Goyal says

WTO ministerial talks to discuss trade issues with open mind: Minister Goyal says

New Delhi [India], March 7 (ANI): India will discuss key trade issues with an open mind at the upcoming World Trade Organization (WTO)...

India-US partnership to define the future as India secures "best deal" among competitors, says Piyush Goyal

India-US partnership to define the future as India secures "best deal" among competitors, says Piyush Goyal

New Delhi [India], March 7 (ANI): Highlighting India's rising status in the global economic order, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry...

Om Birla fully dedicated to Constitution, holds deep respect for parliamentary systems: PM Modi

Om Birla fully dedicated to Constitution, holds deep respect for parliamentary systems: PM Modi

New Delhi [India], March 7 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi commended Speaker of Lok Sabha and Kota's Member of Parliament, Om Birla,...

"Kota airport will not remain just a dream": PM Modi at foundation stone laying ceremony for Rs 1,507 crore project

"Kota airport will not remain just a dream": PM Modi at foundation stone laying ceremony for Rs 1,507 crore project

New Delhi [India], March 7 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday highlighted the rapid progress in Rajasthan during the foundation...

SBI launches $500 million social loan to boost women's economic empowerment

SBI launches $500 million social loan to boost women's economic empowerment

New Delhi [India], March 7 (ANI): State Bank of India (SBI) has launched a USD 500 million syndicated social term loan facility, focused...

Govt continues fiscal consolidation while boosting capital expenditure: Finance Ministry review

Govt continues fiscal consolidation while boosting capital expenditure: Finance Ministry review

New Delhi [India], March 7 (ANI): The government is maintaining fiscal consolidation while prioritising capital expenditure to support...

Prolonged West Asia conflict could slow down India's growth: SBI Research

Prolonged West Asia conflict could slow down India's growth: SBI Research

New Delhi [India], March 7 (ANI): The ongoing conflict in West Asia could have multiple economic implications for India, particularly...

New GDP series recasts India's economy, revises size and sector shares: Finance Ministry Review

New GDP series recasts India's economy, revises size and sector shares: Finance Ministry Review

New Delhi [India], March 7 (ANI): New GDP Series changes the size and structure of the Indian economy, with India's latest national...

Common people worried after LPG price hike amid Middle East crisis

Common people worried after LPG price hike amid Middle East crisis

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], March 7 (ANI): Concerns are growing among common citizens in Himachal Pradesh after the recent increase...

India's labour market shows signs of strength as employment reaches 57.4 crore: Finmin Review

India's labour market shows signs of strength as employment reaches 57.4 crore: Finmin Review

New Delhi [India], March 7 (ANI): India's labour market is showing signs of strengthening with rising employment levels and improved...

Kashi Vishwanath Temple announces special women's entry on International Women's Day 2026

Kashi Vishwanath Temple announces special women's entry on International Women's Day 2026

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], March 7 (ANI): Devotees visiting the Shri Kashi Vishwanath Dham on March 8 will witness a special...

Oil could hit $120 if West Asia conflict drags on: Infomerics Chief Economist

Oil could hit $120 if West Asia conflict drags on: Infomerics Chief Economist

New Delhi [India], March 7 (ANI): Global crude oil prices could climb to around USD 120 per barrel if the conflict in West Asia continues...

Multiple states to borrow Rs 45,960 crore through RBI SGS auction on March 10

Multiple states to borrow Rs 45,960 crore through RBI SGS auction on March 10

New Delhi [India], March 7 (ANI): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced that multiple state governments will raise a total...

RBI to conduct Rs 1 lakh crore OMO purchase auctions in two tranches on March 9, 13

RBI to conduct Rs 1 lakh crore OMO purchase auctions in two tranches on March 9, 13

New Delhi [India], March 7 (ANI): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced that it will conduct Open Market Operation (OMO) purchase...

US stock indices slide after weak February jobs report

US stock indices slide after weak February jobs report

Washington DC [US], March 7 (ANI): Stock indices in the US fell substantially after Friday's jobs report, which showed the US unexpectedly...

RBI issues draft review framework to safeguard fraudulent digital transactions

RBI issues draft review framework to safeguard fraudulent digital transactions

New Delhi [India], March 7 (ANI): Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued draft Amendment Directions for 'Review of Framework of Limiting...

U.S. loses 92,000 jobs in Feb. as economy shows signs of weakness

U.S. loses 92,000 jobs in Feb. as economy shows signs of weakness

We do not think that this is a harbinger of progressively worse jobs prints coming down the road, but the risk of a downturn has certainly...

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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...


Don't call it a tank-off when sliding Bucks host struggling Jazz
Don't call it a tank-off when sliding Bucks host struggling Jazz

(Photo credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images) With their postseason aspirations hanging in the balance, the Milwaukee Bucks look to get...


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...


Spring training roundup: Phillies outslug Pirates 14-10
Spring training roundup: Phillies outslug Pirates 14-10

(Photo credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images) Rafael Marchan hit two doubles for four runs in one inning to help a Philadelphia Phillies...


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...