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Peru growth slows as El Nino hits key sectors

Peru's economic growth has slowed unexpectedly, with weakness in key sectors such as fishing and agriculture weighing on overall activity. The latest figures highlight how El Niño conditions are increasingly affecting one of South America's major economies, disrupting weather patterns and putting pressure on production. Fishing communities and farmers are among those facing the economic fallout, while weaker output could add to broader concerns over growth and inflation. As El Niño continues to reshape rainfall, temperatures and ocean conditions across the region, Peru's experience offers an early warning of how climate shocks can translate into wider economic consequences.

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey arrives in China on 20,000 screens amid Spider-Man Brand New Day's box-office surge

The Odyssey has opened across 20,000 screens in China, giving the film a major theatrical push amid a surge in box office figures for Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Read more to know.

Jharkhand protest: Devendra Nath Mahto enters 15 days of hunger strike; Students, state government set for fresh talks

Jharkhand student leader Devendra Nath Mahto entered the 15th day of his hunger strike on Monday over alleged irregularities, hoping the fresh round of talks with the state government would yield a positive outcome.

Why Hayden Panettiere gave up custody of daughter Kaya: Actress had opened up about addiction and postpartum depression

Actress Hayden Panettiere has died at the age of 36. Known for Heroes and Nashville, she has often spoken about addiction, postpartum depression, and why she didn’t have custody of Kaya.

Israeli minister Ben-Gvir calls for 'killing 30-40 people in Gaza every night'; Iran reacts

Israel’s far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has called for Israeli forces to kill 30-40 people in Gaza every night and advocated Jewish settlements and Palestinian displacement. Iran condemned the remarks

War is making food unaffordable in Iran

War's impact is being felt far beyond battlefields and military targets in Iran, where months of conflict with the United States have deepened economic pressures on ordinary families. Rising prices, disrupted supply chains and growing uncertainty are forcing households to rethink everyday spending, from food and essentials to other basic purchases. As the economic fallout intensifies, Iranian consumers are facing a difficult new reality at the dinner table, with inflation and financial strain becoming part of daily life. This report looks at how the Iran-US conflict is hitting households, reshaping consumer behaviour and adding to the wider economic cost of war.

Netanyahu’s party puts Mamdani alongside Khamenei, Erdogan and Hezbollah chief in election ad

Israel’s Likud party launched a Tel Aviv billboard framing New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani alongside Iranian, Turkish, and Hezbollah leaders as regional rivals who want Benjamin Netanyahu to lose October’s election.

Why did Russia modify its S-400 systems?
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Ukraine recently destroyed an S-400 launcher deep inside Russian territory, scoring another major win with one of its drones. Reports suggest that Moscow has modified its S-400 systems to add certain advantages that could help it attack Ukraine more effectively.

U.S. Strategic oil reserve nears danger zone

The rapid depletion of the S.S. Strategic petroleum reserve during the Iran war has triggered fresh concerns about the long term health of the underground caverns that store the country's emergency crude supplies.

‘Won’t Accept Him’: Kris Srikkanth rejects Ashwin’s pick Eoin Morgan for CSK coach role

Kris Srikkanth rejects Eoin Morgan and Brendon McCullum for the CSK head coach position, urging the franchise to appoint Michael Hussey instead.

600+ students flee Maharashtra Ashram school amid ‘ghost’ rumours; doctors point to mass anxiety

The scare reportedly began after some students claimed they heard unusual sounds during the night, including sounds resembling anklets, crying and laughter. The situation escalated when several students began displaying unusual symptoms.

Israeli Air Force major arrested over Polymarket wagers on Iran, Yemen attacks

An Israeli Air Force major faces a hearing after being arrested for allegedly using classified military information to place bets on Polymarket regarding strikes in Iran and Yemen.

FSSAI crackdown forces 6 companies to withdraw misleading labels and claims

FSSAI says 6 food companies withdrew misleading labels and claims after notices, including Livyor's 'vegan & healthy' tag on edamame beans. Measures include pulled claims, revised packaging, and halted production, as part of a wider consumer safety crackdown.

Yash responds to Allu Aravind's 'Who was Yash before KGF?' comment: 'Cinema doesn't just belong to a producer'

Yash has opened up about his KGF success, admitting that the film gave him stardom. However, he also mentioned that the success of a film doesn't belong to one person only.

‘Trump is planning to use nuclear weapons on Iran’: Marjorie Taylor Greene makes bombshell claim

Former US Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene alleged, without evidence, that the Trump administration is discussing nuclear strikes on Iran, warning of global conflict and citing the 1945 Japan bombings.

After Awarapan 2, Vishesh Bhatt gives major update on Emraan Hashmi’s Jannat 3

After Emraan Hashmi's Awarapan 2, producer Vishesh Bhatt has revealed that he is currently working on the script for Jannat 3, another popular movie of the actor. Read on to know more.

Hayden Panettiere, best known for hit series Heroes and Nashville, passes away at 36

Hollywood star Hayden Panettiere has passed away at the age of 36. Panettiere had started her career as a child actor and later featured in shows like Heroes, Nashville and films Screen 4.

‘They can’t catch us off-guard’: Iran’s IRGC warns US, Israel of ‘strategic surprises’. What’s coming?

Iran’s IRGC warned the US and Israel of a potential shift from a defensive military posture to proactive, offensive actions and strategic surprises to achieve maximum deterrence against future threats.

‘Probably My Last Year’: Cristiano Ronaldo teases football retirement after 2026/27 season

Cristiano Ronaldo hints at retirement at the end of the 2026–27 season, revealing in a Vogue interview that his 25-year football career is entering its final chapter.