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Crowds throng New Delhi and wave Indian flags amid escalating protests
Thousands of Indians gathered in New Delhi on Friday demanding the resignation of the country’s election chief, protesting an ongoing voter list review that has removed over 130 million names.
Power plant attacks reflect Russian blueprint to make Ukrainian cities unlivable
Russia has systematically attacked Ukrainian power plants in Kyiv and Kharkiv this week, following what appears to be a detailed strategic blueprint to make major cities unlivable through sustained blackouts and water shortages.
Missiles intercepted near Riyadh after Saudi coalition hits Yemen fuel depot
Missiles and drones targeting Riyadh were intercepted following a Saudi-led coalition strike on a fuel depot near Sanaa, with no casualties reported but fires breaking out at an Aramco facility.
Pakistan has locked down Imran Khan’s stronghold – but it could backfire
Pakistan’s government has imposed emergency rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the stronghold of opposition leader Imran Khan’s party, citing terrorism concerns while critics question the political motivation behind the move.
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Losing our religion? Most Australians have no religion, census could show if question was changed
A new poll shows that 54% of Australians select “no religion” when asked via yes/no format, compared to 43% using the current census question format, suggesting the census may undercount non-religious Australians.
C of E’s £100m plan to address historical links to slavery faces legal challenge
The Church of England faces a legal challenge to Project Spire, a £100m initiative addressing the institution’s historical links to slavery, as staff experience hostile communications.
Church of England votes against plan to rewild 30% of its land by 2030
The Church of England voted against a motion to rewild 30% of its land by 2030, instead passing an amendment without measurable targets, drawing criticism from environmental campaigners.
Pope Leo calls himself pontiff who ‘happens to be American’
Pope Leo, the first American pontiff, characterized himself as “the pope who happens to be American” while expressing affection for US principles including freedom and welcoming immigrants.
Abandoned by the US: Palestinian Americans trapped in a surge of Israeli settler violence
Palestinian Americans in a West Bank village face escalating violence from Israeli settlers, including nighttime attacks and intimidation, with limited protection from US authorities despite many being US citizens.
Living abroad doesn’t end your U.S. tax obligations. What young expats need to know
U.S. citizens living abroad remain subject to American tax laws and must navigate filing requirements in both the U.S. and their country of residence, potentially facing significant penalties for non-compliance.
As the U.S.-Iran war heats up again, these parts of the stock market and economy could be affected
Escalating U.S.-Iran military operations have prompted Wall Street to reassess potential economic impacts, particularly regarding energy prices and their effects on consumers and corporate earnings.
Haidilao shares jump as delivery growth and new restaurant brands boost outlook
Haidilao shares rose 7% after first-half results showed delivery revenue more than doubled to 2.05 billion yuan, while total revenue climbed 7.9% to 22.34 billion yuan.
Morning Bid: A time to hike?
The Federal Reserve is expected to announce a quarter-point rate hike, its first since 2023, amid elevated oil prices and Treasury yields breaching 5% amid resurgent inflation concerns.
Corporate Tax Payments Plunge 25% Even as Profits Boom
Corporate tax payments fell 25% in the first 11 months of the fiscal year despite rising corporate profits, largely due to tax incentives included in Republican legislation passed in 2025.
Dell Seeks $4 Billion as AI Boom Fuels Growth and Debt Management
Dell Technologies is raising approximately $4 billion through a bond sale to refinance debt, capitalizing on strong AI infrastructure demand that has boosted its revenue forecasts.
US stocks slip after oil prices and the bond market crank up the pressure
U.S. stock indexes declined as rising Treasury yields and elevated oil prices weighed on investor sentiment, with the S&P 500 falling 0.4% and the Nasdaq composite sinking 0.8%.