Argentina’s trains and subways were disrupted, flights grounded, grain shipments halted, deliveries stopped, and banks closed as unions led a general strike against President Javier Milei’s austerity measures. The 24-hour stoppage, which began on Wednesday night, aimed to bring the country to a standstill. The main union confederation, CGT, called for fair collective bargaining, solidarity … Read more
Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis has announced a massive $23 billion investment in US-based production, sparking hopes that President Donald Trump’s tariffs are working. The move is seen as a significant response to the president’s efforts to encourage companies to shift manufacturing from overseas to the US. Novartis, which produces top-selling drugs such as Entresto and … Read more
Dallas Mavericks fans gathered at the arena hours before tip-off, a mix of emotions filled the air as they waited for Luka Doncic to return to the building he called home for six and a half seasons. The Slovenian superstar played his first game back in front of his former franchise after being traded to … Read more
The US dollar has lost its status as a safe-haven currency due to President Donald Trump’s chaotic tariffs, sparking trade turmoil and undermining decades of trust in the world’s reserve currency. The sudden loss of confidence has been evident in the Treasury market, where borrowing costs have increased significantly since 1982. Experts warn that the … Read more
Google DeepMind has announced it will adopt Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol (MCP) standard for connecting AI models to data sources, following a similar move by OpenAI just weeks ago. CEO Demis Hassabis stated that MCP is an “open standard” rapidly becoming essential in the AI agentic era and expressed enthusiasm for further development with the … Read more
Golf analyst Paul McGinley believes that slow play by his playing partner Akshay Bhatia contributed to Rory McIlroy’s collapse on the 15th hole of the 2025 Masters. However, McGinley quickly clarified that he doesn’t blame Bhatia or other players for McIlroy’s double bogey. Instead, he put the blame squarely on McIlroy’s shoulders, arguing that “great … Read more
Canada’s General Motors subsidiary has temporarily halted production and cut staff at an assembly plant in Ingersoll, Ontario, due to lower-than-expected demand for its electric delivery vehicles. The move affects 500 workers, who will face indefinite layoff after the plant reopens on October 1st. The decision was made by GM Canada to balance inventory and … Read more
A special Delhi court has granted the National Investigation Agency (NIA) 18 days of custodial interrogation for Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a key suspect in the 2008 Mumbai attacks. The court emphasized the need to provide NIA with sufficient time to thoroughly investigate the matter. According to the NIA, Rana conspired with David Coleman Headley, who … Read more
A Pakistani-born Chicago businessman, Tahawwur Rana, has been remanded in custody for 18 days after his extradition to India from the US. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) confirmed that Rana’s extradition was successful and will be questioned about his alleged role in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. Rana, a Canadian citizen, is accused of aiding … Read more
The Eight-Year Journey Behind ‘Blue Prince,’ the Year’s Best-Reviewed Video Game A highly acclaimed puzzle game has been making headlines for its unique gameplay and exceptional quality. While some may struggle to explain its mechanics, one thing is clear: “Blue Prince” is a standout title in the gaming world. Developed over an eight-year period, the … Read more