How Venezuela’s strongest earthquake in a century could affect India’s crude oil imports

How Venezuela’s strongest earthquake in a century could affect India’s crude oil imports

AI generated image, used only for representational purpose Venezuela is grappling with the aftermath of its strongest earthquakes in more than a century, at a time when its economy and energy sector are already under severe strain.Hit by US-led sanctions, high inflation, corruption and years of poor management, Venezuela’s economy has contracted by around 80%…

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Sickle cell breakthrough: World's first CRISPR therapy cures Louisiana man's lifelong disease

Sickle cell breakthrough: World’s first CRISPR therapy cures Louisiana man’s lifelong disease |

A 23-year-old man from Louisiana has become one of the first people in the United States to be functionally cured of sickle cell disease using Casgevy, the world’s first approved CRISPR-based gene-editing therapy. Daniel Cressy, from Metairie near New Orleans, had lived with the inherited blood disorder since childhood, enduring severe pain crises and repeated…

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King Charles Tax Disclosure: King Charles reveals £12.9m tax bill for first time as monarchy's public funding nears £100m | World News

King Charles Tax Disclosure: King Charles reveals £12.9m tax bill for first time as monarchy’s public funding nears £100m | World News

King Charles makes historic tax disclosure as Royal public funding approaches £100m / Image – file Britain’s royal finances have entered a new era of transparency after King Charles became the first reigning monarch to publicly disclose his personal tax bill, while Buckingham Palace also confirmed that taxpayer funding for the monarchy is set to…

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Amitabh Bachchan: 'Actors charge Rs 50-100 crore and then entourage cost except Amitabh Bachchan who paid for his own van, spotboy,' recalls producer: 'You think we are fools?' | Hindi Movie News

Amitabh Bachchan: ‘Actors charge Rs 50-100 crore and then entourage cost except Amitabh Bachchan who paid for his own van, spotboy,’ recalls producer: ‘You think we are fools?’ | Hindi Movie News

One often hears a discussion on the entourage costs of big stars and how it adds a burden on the produer. In a recent interview, veteran producer KC Bokadia has slammed actors who charge big money for a film and their teams. He further gave Amitabh Bachchan‘s example and lauded the actor for the way…

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Amid India-US trade deal talks, Trump admin’s fresh warning to world: ‘Old tariffs may return’

Amid India-US trade deal talks, Trump admin’s fresh warning to world: ‘Old tariffs may return’

Bessent said tariff rates could revert to their earlier levels if the ongoing Section 301 investigations lead to the imposition of new duties. (AI image) US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s latest warning of additional tariffs under Section 301 comes at a time when US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer was in India this week.Greer met Commerce…

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Brooke George: UK TikToker charged with murder in Dubai, may face death penalty; claims she acted in self-defence | World News

Brooke George: UK TikToker charged with murder in Dubai, may face death penalty; claims she acted in self-defence | World News

A British TikTok influencer has been charged with premeditated murder in Dubai after the fatal stabbing of a British man she had travelled to the UAE to meet.The 23-year-old woman, Brooke George from Gravesend, Kent, denies intentionally killing her partner and says she acted in self-defence during an alleged violent assault, BBC reported.George was arrested…

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Micron overtakes Meta in market value as AI boom fuels rally

Micron overtakes Meta in market value as AI boom fuels rally

Micron Technology’s market value surged past that of Meta Platforms and ahead of Tesla on Thursday, as investors responded positively to the company’s latest outlook and growing exposure to the artificial intelligence sector. The memory chipmaker’s shares skyrocketed 18.4% to $1,236, lifting its market capitalisation to $1.398 trillion, placing it aboveMeta, which was valued at…

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