Brambilla was named as "prefect" of the Vatican office. Francis also named Spanish Cardinal Angel Fernández Artime as "pro-prefect" of the department.
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Rising costs, stubborn inflation, and soaring taxes—India's middle class is feeling the pinch like never before. As Budget 2025 looms, the nation’s backbone demands an overhaul to ease their financial burdens. Here's our comprehensive report on their wishlist...
Asian stock markets rose at the open, buoyed by a strong rally in U.S. tech shares overnight. Japan's Nikkei 225 surged 2.49%, driven by semiconductor optimism and a broader tech rally, while the Topix gained 1.32%. South Korea's Kospi rose 1.02% in early trade. In currency markets, the Indian rupee weakened to a record low of 85.84 against the U.S. dollar in the previous session, and the outlook remains weak in the short-term according to experts. Watch in for more details!
Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel have taken legal action against President Joe Biden, challenging his block on their 14.9 billion dollar merger. The companies claim that Biden’s decision was politically driven, aimed at securing union support in key battleground states like Pennsylvania. Watch in for more details!
World | Kansas, Missouri, Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Arkansas, and parts of New Jersey were among most-affected regions Monday (Jan 6); facing crisis of a massive scale.
On Monday, President Joe Biden released an executive order to permanently restrict offshore oil and gas extraction in some areas of the Atlantic and Pacific seas. This would make it extremely difficult, if not impossible, for the next Trump government to reverse the decision. However, Trump has pledged to reverse that ban. Watch in for more details!
The lighthearted moment briefly eased the tension surrounding Trudeau's resignation announcement, which marked the end of his nearly decade-long tenure as Canadian Prime Minister.
AI is taking over the holiday shopping season in the United States. Retailers are switching strategies to digitally communicate with their consumers. The result? A 4 percent year-on-year rise in online sales in 2024.
Argentina's recent economic shifts have triggered a dramatic change in consumer behavior. The country's currency, the peso, strengthened significantly in the second half of 2023, rising three times in real value compared to mid-year levels. This shift has made Argentina a more expensive place to live and shop. For everyday goods, like a Big Mac, Argentines are now paying up to 7,600 pesos, nearly double the cost in neighboring Brazil. Watch in for more details!
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One of the greatest actors of our generation, Irrfan Khan was timeless, malleable and oh-so relatable in everything he did on the celluloid.
Germany marks a 'lost year' in its journey toward electric mobility. 2024 delivered a heavy blow to the nation’s flagship auto industry. High costs, patchy charging infrastructure, and the sudden withdrawal of subsidies have cast a shadow on Germany’s transition to battery-powered mobility.
Sports, Cricket: South Africa secured the top spot in the WTC standings after winning the Test series against Pakistan 2-0 while Australia will finish second.
As we tick into 2025, more members of Generation Beta are making their presence felt, and they’re expected to rewrite the business playbook. Born into a world of AI, climate challenges, and post-pandemic realities, these future leaders demand smarter tech, greener economies, and businesses that adapt—or perish. Are we ready for a generation that’s not just living in the future but shaping it? Take a look at this report for more...
India News | The virus count in India reaches seven after two children, aged seven and 14, test positive and are treated in a private hospital for fever and cough symptoms.
A significant generational divide is reshaping corporate dynamics in China’s evolving workplace. A report by recruitment consultancy Robert Walters reveals that 85% of Chinese employers face difficulties in managing cross-generational teams.
Cricket, Sports | Shubman Gill is highly overrated, India should pick Ruturaj Gaikwad or Sai Sudharsan, claims 1983 World Cup winner Kris Srikkanth
Venezuela's embattled opposition has vowed to overcome fear and President Nicolás Maduro's plans to be sworn in for another term. Defiant leaders are renewing calls for mass demonstrations and visiting the White House to rally international support ahead of Maduro's inauguration, which is all set to take place on Friday. However, opposition contestant Edmundo Gonzalez claims to have won in a landslide. Watch in for more details!
Looking into the future of Indian cricket, you've got to be special when the legendary Sachin Tendulkar praises your bowling skills. A stamp of approval from, "the God of Cricket", can make you an overnight sensation, and that is what has happened with 10-year-old Sushila Meena. Here's her story. Watch in for more details!
A massive earthquake of magnitude 7.1 hit Lobuche near the Nepal-China border on Tuesday (Jan 7) and its tremors were felt in several parts of India, including Bihar and Assam. Watch in for more details!