A shooting investigation at Brown University took a dramatic turn after an online Reddit post led FBI investigators to a homeless suspect. Authorities later found the suspect dead as the probe into the campus incident continues.


Homeless Man's Reddit Post Lead FBI to Suspect, His Body Found 

A 40-year-old man died after setting himself on fire in Madurai this evening in an incident the police suspect is suicide linked to the ongoing controversy over the lighting of a deepam on a pillar at the Thiruparankundram hilltop.


Karthigai Deepam Row: Madurai Man Sets Himself on Fire Near Police Station in Tamil Nadu 

From retail empires to royal fortunes, the world’s richest families are setting new benchmarks in wealth. Here’s a look at the top 10 richest families in 2025, in order of their ranking.

World’s Wealthiest Family Empires

After more than doubling over the last two years,
And marking its biggest gains since the 1979 oil crisis this year,
Gold is forecast to glitter again in 2026.
We decode those bets and the reasons for a gold boost, in this next report.
Take a look.

Gold Bet to Surge to $5,000/ounce in 2026

Tesla CEO Elon Musk's net worth soared to 749 billion dollars after a major legal victory. A U.S. high court restored a controversial pay deal first agreed back in 2018. The Delaware Supreme Court ruled Friday that the pay deal must be restored, overturning a lower court decision that had scrapped it two years ago. Elon Musk has now become the first person in history to be worth more than 700 billion dollars.

Elon Musk's Net Worth Tops $700 Billion

After a historic rally last year, cocoa prices are now heading for a record annual slump. Futures had surged nearly three-fold in 2024, hitting a peak of almost 13,000 dollars a tonne.
Extreme weather damaged crops in the ivory coast and ghana,
Which together supply over 50 percent of global cocoa.


Cocoa Slump Brings No Sweet Relief

The global fashion industry faced a flurry of disruptions in 2025.
As we look ahead to the next year, here are the top trends that are likely to shape 2026.
Take a look at this next report for more

Fashion Trends That Will Shape 2026

The earnings concentration on Wall Street has reached historic extremes this year, with only a handful of companies now accounting for a large proportion of earnings in the S&P 500 and important sectors.
In the next news in numbers report, we decode how the market has never been more concentrated.
Take a look.

Earnings Concentration at Historic Extremes

China’s luxury market is undergoing a structural shift. As sales of new luxury goods slow, demand for second-hand luxury is accelerating.

China’s Luxury Slowdown Fuels Resale Surge

Australians are lighting candles to remember the 15 victims of last week’s mass shooting at a Jewish festival in Sydney’s Bondi Beach. The National Day of Reflection was declared by the federal and New South Wales governments, with memorial ceremonies, a traditional Indigenous smoking ritual, and thousands expected to gather to honour the victims and support the Jewish community.

Australia Marks Day of Reflection for Bondi Beach Shooting Victims

Delhi faces a cold wave coupled with severe air pollution and dense fog. Flight cancellations and strict pollution measures highlight growing environmental challenges.


Delhi Faces Cold Wave & Bad Air Conditions; Orange Alert in Delhi 

Honduras’ National Electoral Council has begun a manual count of about 15% of ballots from last month’s presidential election, a process that could overturn preliminary results showing Conservative Nasry Asfura narrowly leading. The ruling LIBRE party protests, claiming fraud and US interference, while both sides await the outcome of the laborious hand count of hundreds of thousands of votes.

Honduras Election Vote Counting Enters Third Week Amid Recount

Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, have been sentenced to 17 years in prison for illegally retaining and selling valuable state gifts, including Saudi jewellery, at below-market prices. The couple denied all charges, calling the proceedings unfair, while prosecutors said evidence showed they profited from the gifts. The verdict was announced in a closed-door trial at Adiala prison, Rawalpindi.

Imran Khan Verdict: Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan and Wife Sentenced to 17 Years in Corruption Case

Dozens of motorcyclists have returned to Gaza’s sand dunes, reviving a motorsport tradition that was halted by the war. The riders roared across the dunes, marking a restart of racing activities that had stopped due to the war.


Israel-Gaza War: Motorsport Returns to Gaza as Bikers Race Across Sand Dunes After War Halt

When the two gunmen accused of attacking a Hanukkah event at Sydney’s Bondi Beach traveled to the Philippines last month, they kept to themselves most of the time and barely left their room, a hotel staff member said.


Bondi Beach Shooting: Davao Pushes Back As Bondi Attack Suspects' Hotel Stay Emerges

Michaela Benthaus, a 33-year-old paraplegic engineer from Germany, became the first wheelchair user to go to space after launching with Jeff Bezos’ company Blue Origin from West Texas. Severely injured in a mountain bike accident seven years ago, Benthaus left her wheelchair behind to float in space alongside five other passengers. She described the experience as the coolest of her life.

Blue Origin: Paraplegic Engineer Becomes First Wheelchair User to Float in Space

At least three people were killed and nine others injured when a 27-year-old man, Chang Wen, set off smoke bombs and went on a stabbing spree across Taipei’s metro stations. The suspect later died after falling from a multi-storey building. Taiwanese Premier Cho Jung-tai said the motive remains unclear, noting that attacks of this kind are extremely rare in Taiwan.


Deceased Attacker Had a Prior Criminal Record, No Motive Behind Attack 

Six people, including a German couple, were detained in Sriganganagar, Rajasthan, on Thursday night for alleged illegal religious conversions. The incident took place in a rented house in Srikaranpur town near the India–Pakistan border. Police said the German nationals had recently visited a restricted border area without prior authorisation, raising security concerns. A case has been registered under the religious conversion law based on a complaint.

German Couple Detained Over Alleged Illegal Religious Conversions Near India–Pakistan Border

The death toll in Gaza has climbed to 70,925 since the start of the Israeli offensive in October 2023, with the majority being women and children, according to Palestinian health authorities.

Gaza Death Toll Mounts to 70,925 Amid Ongoing Conflict

Australia has marked a National Day of Reflection to honour the victims of the horrific terrorist attack at Bondi Beach, which claimed the lives of 15 people and left many others injured. The day, observed exactly one week after the tragedy, saw Australians across the country light candles at 6:47 PM and observe a minute of silence as a solemn act of remembrance. Government buildings flew flags at half-mast, and the Jewish community, deeply affected by the attack, was supported by national and state leaders. 


Bondi Attack Victims Honoured on National Day of Reflection 

Heavy and unusual downpours have triggered severe flooding across the UAE, including major cities like Dubai and Abu Dhabi, bringing much of the country to a standstill. The record rainfall, described as the heaviest in decades, caused widespread waterlogging, disrupted travel, and prompted authorities to issue urgent safety advisories. 


UAE: Unusual Downpours Trigger Floods in UAE

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy called on the US to increase pressure on Russia, stressing diplomacy, arms supplies, and sanctions, as Moscow continues its offensive, hitting eastern regions and civilian areas.


Zelensky Calls on US to Step Up Pressure on Russia to End War

Bangladesh witnessed a sea of people joining the funeral of the popular figure of the July 2024 uprising, Sharif Osman Hadi, in a state mourning on Saturday.

Hundreds of thousands of people joined the funeral of slain political activist and aspirant of Dhaka-8 constituency of the February 2026 election, held before the national parliament in Dhaka.

Hadi, 32, was laid to rest near the Dhaka University Central Mosque, next to the grave of national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, whose writings inspired an uprising.

Osman Hadi's Funeral Held at Central Mosque of Dhaka University

Russian President Vladimir Putin holds his annual end-of-year televised news conference, taking questions from members of the public as well as Russian and international media. The event is broadcast nationwide and traditionally covers domestic and international issues. Join us live to know more on this!


Putin's Marathon Annual Presser Turns Into 'Ask-Me-Anything' 

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