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The formidable challenges facing the next Tata Sons top boss
Tata Sons faces a significant leadership vacuum following chairman N Chandrasekaran’s resignation earlier this month, with the search for his successor complicated by the conglomerate’s massive expansion efforts and internal governance tensions.
Nearly three million Teslas recalled in China over hidden door handles
China recalled nearly 3 million Teslas and over 4 million vehicles total due to hidden door handles that are difficult to operate in emergencies, prompting warning labels and software updates.
Ex-cricket captains call on Pakistan to ensure ‘proper medical care’ for Imran Khan
Former cricket captains including Sunil Gavaskar and Alastair Cook have written to Pakistan’s leader demanding proper medical care for imprisoned ex-PM Imran Khan, citing concerns over his health and vision loss.
Divorce, smartphones and control – BBC sees how Taliban run Afghanistan
The BBC gained rare access to Taliban officials in Afghanistan, documenting daily governance including a woman’s difficult divorce case and encounters with former insurgent commanders now in leadership positions.
‘Barrel bomb mufti’ Ahmad Hassoun handed life sentence in Syria trial
Ahmad Hassoun, Syria’s grand mufti under ousted President Bashar al-Assad, received a life sentence Monday for inciting violence and justifying killings during the country’s civil war.
E1 settlement: Why Netanyahu, Israel’s right might not mind global outrage
Israel’s government invited bids for over 1,200 housing units in the E1 settlement in the occupied West Bank, drawing international outrage two months before elections.
‘Half of my business will be gone’ – Bracing for fallout in the Canada-US trade war
Trade talks between the US and Canada collapsed, prompting both countries to impose 50% tariffs on each other’s products, leaving small business owners on both sides scrambling to manage significant cost increases.
Chinese court sentences founder of property developer Evergrande to life in prison
Hui Ka Yan, founder of Chinese property developer Evergrande, has been sentenced to life in prison and the company fined $2.3 billion for financial fraud and asset concealment.
North Korea fires a suspected missile toward the sea, Japan says
North Korea launched a suspected ballistic missile toward the sea on Thursday, according to Japan, one day after rejecting U.S. efforts to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea.
‘Half of my business will be gone’ – Bracing for fallout in the Canada-US trade war
Trade talks between the US and Canada collapsed, prompting both countries to impose 50% tariffs on each other’s products, leaving small business owners on both sides scrambling to manage significant cost increases.
Chinese court sentences founder of property developer Evergrande to life in prison
Hui Ka Yan, founder of Chinese property developer Evergrande, has been sentenced to life in prison and the company fined $2.3 billion for financial fraud and asset concealment.
North Korea fires a suspected missile toward the sea, Japan says
North Korea launched a suspected ballistic missile toward the sea on Thursday, according to Japan, one day after rejecting U.S. efforts to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea.
France links sharp rise in drownings to prolonged heatwaves
France has recorded 301 drownings since mid-June, representing a 14% increase compared to the previous year, with officials attributing the rise to prolonged heatwaves affecting the country.
Canada, US and tit-for-tat tariffs: How will they impact their economies?
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced retaliatory tariffs matching US duties after negotiations collapsed, with economists warning both nations face significant economic pain from the escalating trade dispute.
Iran war: Top US lawmaker says Republicans can ‘absolutely’ win midterms
House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed confidence Republicans will retain control of Congress in November midterm elections despite ongoing war with Iran and public opposition to the conflict.
Why child stars like Hayden Panettiere fall into addiction
Child star Hayden Panettiere, who died at 36, faced intense Hollywood pressures that experts say increased her vulnerability to addiction and mental health struggles common among young actors.
Where water conflicts pose the biggest threat in 2026
Water-related conflicts surged to a record 420 incidents in 2024, with attacks on infrastructure and access disputes driven by prolonged wars in Gaza, Sudan, Iran, and Ukraine.
Canada vows ‘dollar for dollar’ response as US puts 50% tariffs on some goods
The US imposed 50% tariffs on roughly $20 billion of Canadian goods after trade talks collapsed. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney vowed to respond “dollar for dollar” with retaliatory measures.
US military newspaper editor voices censorship fears after being fired
The editor-in-chief of Stars and Stripes was fired for insubordination after stating censorship would be a ‘red line,’ raising concerns about military press independence amid Pentagon tension with media.
Tropical Storm Moke advances towards Hawaii with heavy rain, strong winds
Tropical Storm Moke is advancing toward Hawaii with heavy rain and strong winds, arriving just a week after Hurricane Lala battered the islands.
Sydney Marathon laughs off medal error
Sydney Marathon organizers acknowledge a medal design error depicting a German stadium instead of Sydney’s Allianz Stadium, joking that participants will receive the mistaken medals as unique keepsakes.
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The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
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Common Problems Faced by PMAY Applicants in India
Initially launched in 2015 to address the problem of homelessness in our country, the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana or PMAY list of benefits is pretty extensive. It includes affordable housing for all urban classes at subsidised home loan interest rates, eco-friendly...
South Korea’s Comfort Women Suffer Embezzlement From Their Own Government
In May, former comfort woman turned activist Lee Yong-soo went public with accusations against Yoon Mee-hyang, the former head of The Korean Council for Justice and Remembrance, South Koreans, to the dismay of the South Koreans. The 92-year-old was a regular fixture...