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US stock rally broadens as investors anticipate fed rate cuts

The US stock market is broadening the rally and hence giving hope to investors who are worried about the overemphasis that is being given to technology stocks. This market shift occurs as global investors look forward to the important jobs figures and the Federal Reserve’s expected rate cuts next week.

Israel-Hamas War: Israel hit by massive protests after bodies of six hostages' found

Hundreds of thousands of protestors took to the streets in Israel following the death of six hostages in Gaza as anger mounted over the inability of the country’s leadership to secure a ceasefire deal that would free the captives.

Israel-Hamas War: Nationwide strike for hostage deal, but Netanyahu vows revenge

Hundreds of thousands of protestors took to the streets in Israel following the death of six hostages in Gaza as anger mounted over the inability of the country’s leadership to secure a ceasefire deal that would free the captives.

Elon Musk explains algorithm of X, calls it 'not smart enough to realise' user is enraged by post

Social media users generally expect the algorithm to read their area of interest and give similar suggestions. But that may not be the case with X. X owner Elon Musk tried to explain why completely unrelated content may appear on the timeline of the social media platform.

Swiss court convicts 1MDB fraudsters for over $1.8bn theft but deems them no flight risk

Two Geneva businessmen were found guilty for their roles in a $1.8bn scam to defraud Malaysia's 1MDB economic development fund. The guilty verdict was given by a Swiss court last week.

There are 'death pools' at bottom of Red Sea which can kill anything 'immediately'. Scientists warn...

Scientists have warned that the Red Sea's darkest depths may be hiding the mystery of the origins of life after making a stunning discovery of 'death pools' at its bottom.

Germany: Far-right party wins its first state election

The far-right Alternative for Germany won its first state election in the country's east on Sunday and was expected to finish at least a close second to mainstream conservatives in a second poll, according to estimates.

Movies that became crowd pullers in India

The month of August witnessed a bunch of moviegoers in India rushing to the nearest theaters. Here’s a list of all the movies which played a huge role in bringing the crowd back to the theaters.

China issues strong warning to Japan over potential chip export restrictions

China has threatened Japan with severe economic consequences in case Tokyo proceeds with further curbs on the export of semiconductor manufacturing equipment to Chinese businesses, as described in a Bloomberg story on Monday.

Israel-Hamas war: Massive protests hit Israel after six hostages killed in Gaza

Massive protests swept Israel on Sunday following the death of six hostages in Gaza as frustration mounted over the failure of a ceasefire deal that would free Israeli captives. Crowds estimated by Israeli media to number up to 500,000 strong demonstrated in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and other cities, demanding that PM Netanyahu do more to bring home the remaining 101 hostages. Watch in for more details!

SEBI Chair under fire from Congress for Conflict of Interest, linked to Rs 16.8 crore ICICI Bank Payments

In a press meeting on September 2, the Indian National Congress (INC) accused Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch of receiving a substantial salary from ICICI Bank while serving as a member of the regulatory body.

Fires in Brazil's Amazon rainforest 'blaze' to a 14-year-high amidst severe drought

In the Amazon rainforest, the month of August saw the number of fires surge to the highest levels since 2010, government data released on Sunday (Sep 1) showed. The increase follows a record drought that has been plaguing the biome.

Gen Z loses the most to online scams, report reveals

Online scams are often thought of as a threat primarily to older adults like parents or grandparents who might be less known with the internet however it's actually the younger who are constantly connected generation particularly known as Gen Z that is most at risk. Watch in for more details!

Russia's Kamchatka helicopter crash: 17 bodies recovered in search operations

Rescuers have found 17 bodies after helicopter crashed with 22 people aboard in Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula. Watch in for more details!

China nature reserve seeks co-existence of wild birds & power supply facilities

A nature reserve in northwest China has set up artificial nests for raptorial birds to ensure harmonious co-existence between wild birds and power transmission facilities. The Sanjiangyuan area is home to approximately 300 rare bird species, including more than 20 raptors. The Sanjiangyuan nature reserve was established there to better protect natural resources and wild animals.

India: Torrential rains ravage Andhra Pradesh & Telangana

Rain fury in India has brought two southern states - Andhra Pradesh and Telangana - to a standstill. At least 17 have died and thousands have been evacuated from various parts of the two states, as incessant rain continues to cause devastation and widespread flooding. Over 100 trains have been cancelled, and many have been diverted.

Unclaimed Russian 'spy' whale Hvaldimir found dead near Norway

Hvaldimir, the beluga whale that captured global attention after being spotted wearing a mysterious harness in 2019, was found dead on Saturday (Aug 31) in southwestern Norway.

SEBI cancels registration of 39 stock brokers, 7 commodity brokers

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has taken significant action by cancelling the registrations of 39 stock brokers, seven commodity brokers, and 22 depository participants.

Jennifer Lopez spotted dancing in a mall on shopping spree with daughter Emme amid divorce

Jennifer Lopez is living it up and setting goals for people who have recently gotten divorced. Going through tough times, JLo has maintained her composure and kept up her usual positive spirit.