World
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Warner Bros. shareholders greenlight Paramount’s historic $111 billion takeover
In one of Hollywood’s biggest corporate shake-ups in recent years, Warner Bros. shareholders on Thursday, April 23, approved Paramount’s acquisition by Skydance, marking a major step forward for the blockbuster…
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Kevin Warsh Faces Senate Hearing For Fed Chair
Kevin Warsh faces Senate confirmation hearing for Federal Reserve chair Scrutiny focuses on wealth disclosures and conflict-of-interest concerns Hearing comes ahead of May 15 leadership deadline Senators expected to question…
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Central Bank Trapped: Indonesia Battles Inflation With No Room to Cut Rates
Bank Indonesia (BI), the country’s central bank, is expected to hold its benchmark policy rate at 4.75% this week and keep it there through 2026, as the ongoing Iran war…
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Gold Demand Drops Despite Festival
India gold demand muted during Akshaya Tritiya amid record prices Jewellery buying declines while overall spending rises due to higher prices Consumers shift toward coins as investment demand increases India…
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IMF, World Bank Warn On Limits Of Shock Relief
IMF cuts 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1% World Bank pledges up to $150 billion support Officials cite limits managing repeated geopolitical economic shocks U.S. role in global crisis leadership…
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The Hidden Risk of Using BNPL for Food and Essentials
Buy now, pay later is no longer just for flat-screen televisions. Americans are splitting the cost of eggs, milk, and takeout into installments. And the federal agency built to protect…
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China in the Crosscurrents: Iran Talks, Trump Claims and Global Trade Issue
China has stepped up diplomatic engagement with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz even as geopolitical tensions, competing claims by Donald Trump, and shifting global trade dynamics intersect with Beijing’s…
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With sound alliances, India can secure the Indo-Pacific
INS Sahyadri’s port call in Japan highlights deepening India-Japan naval tiesians By Captain By Captain Sarabjeet S Parmar (Retd) The US-Israel-Iran conflict has sent shockwaves through global supply chains and driven…
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Apple’s AI Problem Just Got Harder to Ignore
John Giannandrea steps down amid mounting AI performance concerns Apple faces pressure over Siri delays and generative AI gaps Internal restructuring shifted AI leadership toward product-focused execution Rivals Google and…
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Oil Shock Impact on India and Asia
Brent crude rises above $115 amid Middle East conflict India oil firms lose up to Rs 30 per litre on diesel Asia-Pacific growth forecasts cut due to rising energy costs…
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Hormuz Cap Cuts Supply, Pushes Oil Higher
Iran caps Hormuz traffic below 15 vessels daily Oil prices remain near $95–$100 amid supply constraints Restrictions increase shipping costs, insurance premiums, and delays Ceasefire conditions tie transit limits to…
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EU Energy Crisis Worsens After Iran War
EU gas prices rise 70% since Iran conflict began Fossil fuel import bill increases by €14 billion in one month European officials warn of prolonged energy crisis and stagflation risks…
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Gold Prices Drop 14% After Influencer Hype, Exposing Risks For Retail Investors
Gold prices fell 14% in March 2026 after earlier rally. Influencers promoted gold investments before sharp market decline. Investor complaints cite high fees and misleading gold IRA structures. Regulatory gap…
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JPMorgan CEO Dimon Warns Again: Oil Surge, AI-Driven Costs Could Trigger American Recession in 2026
Jamie Dimon warns oil prices could trigger US recession in 2026. JPMorgan Chase sees 35% probability of recession despite economic resilience. Rising oil prices and AI infrastructure spending cited as…
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US National debt on The Brink of $40 Trillion, Doubles Since Trump’s Promise
A senior official at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), the cost-cutting body established under President Donald Trump’s second administration to reduce federal spending, acknowledged on record that the agency’s…
