Oil Nears 7-Month High on US-Iran Nuclear Talks and Trump Trade Uncertainty
Singapore, February 24, 2026 – Brent crude hovered below $71 per barrel near a seven-month peak as traders balance escalating US-Iran tensions against Thursday’s Geneva nuclear talks, compounded by President Trump’s tariff policy whiplash post-Supreme Court ruling. Geopolitical Flashpoint Fuels Rally The third round of indirect negotiations—US envoys Steve Witkoff and
Trump’s 2026 State of the Union Tonight: Bold Wins, Iran Warnings, and Midterm Pitch Amid Tumultuous Year
Washington, February 24, 2026 – President Donald Trump delivers his second term’s first State of the Union address at 9 PM EST before a joint Congress, spotlighting economic triumphs, mass deportations, and military buildup against Iran while rallying Republicans for November midterms in a polarized nation marking its 250th anniversary. Anticipated
Irish Food Bank Photo Ignites Racist Tirade Against Indians: Xenophobia Surges Online Amid Strain on Services
Dublin, February 24, 2026 – A viral image of students queuing at University of Galway’s Speir pantry food bank has unleashed a torrent of online racial abuse targeting Indians, with social media users accusing the diaspora of “looting” public resources amid Ireland’s housing crunch and service pressures. Trigger and Backlash The
India Poised as Asia-Pacific Data Centre Powerhouse if Power Gaps Closed: Deloitte Report
India stands ready to dominate Asia-Pacific’s data centre boom with capacity surging from 1.5 GW to 8-10 GW by 2030, but success hinges on bridging power shortages, grid upgrades, and renewable integration, per Deloitte’s latest analysis. Massive Growth Potential India devours 20% of global data yet hosts under 5% of
US Supreme Court Rejects Trump’s Global Tariffs: Trade Policy Chaos Far From Over
The US Supreme Court delivered a 6-3 rebuke to President Donald Trump’s sweeping “Liberation Day” tariffs, ruling they exceeded his authority under the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), but experts warn his immediate pivot to new levies ensures ongoing global trade turbulence. Chief Justice John Roberts’ majority opinion
Lindsey Vonn: The Comeback Queen of the Winter Olympics
From Devastating Injury to Defying Odds Few stories in Winter Olympic history are as gripping as Lindsey Vonn’s. Once on the brink of losing her legs after a horrifying crash in 2013, Vonn’s return to the Olympic slopes is a masterclass in resilience, grit, and athletic excellence. The American ski
UP CM Yogi Adityanath Receives Hero’s Welcome from Indian Diaspora in Singapore, Pitches Investment Boom
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath basked in enthusiastic cheers from the Indian diaspora during a vibrant interaction, urging investments in his state’s infrastructure surge and cultural preservation amid a packed official visit. Warm Reception and Cultural Ties At a Singapore event, Adityanath lauded the community’s role in upholding India’s
Cosmic Giant WOH G64 on Brink of Explosive Demise: One of Universe’s Largest Stars Shows Supernova Signs
Melbourne, February 24, 2026 – Astronomers have detected dramatic changes in WOH G64, one of the universe’s most massive known stars in the Large Magellanic Cloud, signaling it may be hurtling toward a cataclysmic supernova explosion after transitioning from red supergiant to rare yellow hypergiant status. Star’s Alarming Evolution First spotted
AI Disruption Rocks Indian IT Giants: TCS, Infosys Face $50B Market Hit Amid Automation Wave
Bengaluru, February 24, 2026 – Generative AI is upending India’s $280 billion IT services powerhouse, slashing demand for traditional coding and support roles while sparking an 8% Nifty IT plunge and existential threats to labor-heavy models pioneered by TCS, Infosys, and Wipro. How AI Upends the Model AI tools automate 20-30%
Indian Markets Slump Nearly 1% as IT Rout Deepens Amid Trump Tariff Fears
Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty shed nearly 1% today, dragged by a relentless IT sector sell-off and investor jitters over US President Trump’s tariff threats, erasing gains from recent rallies. The Nifty IT index plunged over 3% intraday, with heavyweights TCS (down 2.8%), Infosys (3.2%), HCL Tech (4%), and Wipro
