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Waterlogged roads, waist-deep water and crawling traffic - heavy rain in Delhi on Monday brought life to a standstill. But it is not over. The national capital is once again witnessing rain, which is expected to intensify through the day. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for the capital, warning of lightning, thunderstorms with gusty winds and heavy rain.

Asian stocks traded mixed on Tuesday while oil prices edged higher as investors assessed the US campaign to economically isolate Iran and stalled efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran impact

Oil prices rose after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced an "economic D-Day" against Tehran, with sanctions targeting Iran's digital assets, technology, gold, aviation and shipping sectors. The threat has added to concerns over energy supplies and inflation.

Nvidia in focus

Tech stocks remained under pressure ahead of Nvidia's earnings, with investors watching whether the chip giant can meet high expectations surrounding the AI boom. Seoul's tech-heavy market fell sharply, while Tokyo and Sydney posted gains.

Markets

Brent crude rose 0.5% to $92.59 a barrel, while WTI gained 0.7% to $85.57. The Nikkei edged up 0.1%, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng fell 0.3%.
 

Days after a Bihar school meal incident made headlines, another mid-day meal scare has emerged in Rajasthan. At least 27 children in Kota complained of vomiting, dizziness and headaches after eating at a government school. 

All we know

Ontario Premier Doug Ford launched a fierce attack on US President Donald Trump on Monday (Aug 24), calling him a "bully", "dictator" and "loser" as tensions between Canada and the United States intensified over tariffs and stalled trade talks.

Ford's comments came after Trump described Ford as the "less charismatic, intelligent, and overall unimpressive brother" of the late former Toronto mayor Rob Ford.

Here's what he said

The US Supreme Court on Monday (Aug 24)gave President Donald Trump a temporary victory in his effort to restrict mail-in voting ahead of the November midterm elections, allowing key parts of his executive order to move forward while the broader legal battle continues.

All you need to know

Waterlogged roads, waist-deep water and crawling traffic - heavy rain in Delhi on Monday brought life to a standstill. But it is not over. The national capital is once again witnessing rain, which is expected to intensify through the day. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for the capital, warning of lightning, thunderstorms with gusty winds and heavy rain.

Asian stocks traded mixed on Tuesday while oil prices edged higher as investors assessed the US campaign to economically isolate Iran and stalled efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran impact

Oil prices rose after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced an "economic D-Day" against Tehran, with sanctions targeting Iran's digital assets, technology, gold, aviation and shipping sectors. The threat has added to concerns over energy supplies and inflation.

Nvidia in focus

Tech stocks remained under pressure ahead of Nvidia's earnings, with investors watching whether the chip giant can meet high expectations surrounding the AI boom. Seoul's tech-heavy market fell sharply, while Tokyo and Sydney posted gains.

Markets

Brent crude rose 0.5% to $92.59 a barrel, while WTI gained 0.7% to $85.57. The Nikkei edged up 0.1%, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng fell 0.3%.
 

Days after a Bihar school meal incident made headlines, another mid-day meal scare has emerged in Rajasthan. At least 27 children in Kota complained of vomiting, dizziness and headaches after eating at a government school. 

All we know

Ontario Premier Doug Ford launched a fierce attack on US President Donald Trump on Monday (Aug 24), calling him a "bully", "dictator" and "loser" as tensions between Canada and the United States intensified over tariffs and stalled trade talks.

Ford's comments came after Trump described Ford as the "less charismatic, intelligent, and overall unimpressive brother" of the late former Toronto mayor Rob Ford.

Here's what he said

The US Supreme Court on Monday (Aug 24)gave President Donald Trump a temporary victory in his effort to restrict mail-in voting ahead of the November midterm elections, allowing key parts of his executive order to move forward while the broader legal battle continues.

All you need to know

Waterlogged roads, waist-deep water and crawling traffic - heavy rain in Delhi on Monday brought life to a standstill. But it is not over. The national capital is once again witnessing rain, which is expected to intensify through the day. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for the capital, warning of lightning, thunderstorms with gusty winds and heavy rain.

Asian stocks traded mixed on Tuesday while oil prices edged higher as investors assessed the US campaign to economically isolate Iran and stalled efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran impact

Oil prices rose after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced an "economic D-Day" against Tehran, with sanctions targeting Iran's digital assets, technology, gold, aviation and shipping sectors. The threat has added to concerns over energy supplies and inflation.

Nvidia in focus

Tech stocks remained under pressure ahead of Nvidia's earnings, with investors watching whether the chip giant can meet high expectations surrounding the AI boom. Seoul's tech-heavy market fell sharply, while Tokyo and Sydney posted gains.

Markets

Brent crude rose 0.5% to $92.59 a barrel, while WTI gained 0.7% to $85.57. The Nikkei edged up 0.1%, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng fell 0.3%.
 

Days after a Bihar school meal incident made headlines, another mid-day meal scare has emerged in Rajasthan. At least 27 children in Kota complained of vomiting, dizziness and headaches after eating at a government school. 

All we know

Ontario Premier Doug Ford launched a fierce attack on US President Donald Trump on Monday (Aug 24), calling him a "bully", "dictator" and "loser" as tensions between Canada and the United States intensified over tariffs and stalled trade talks.

Ford's comments came after Trump described Ford as the "less charismatic, intelligent, and overall unimpressive brother" of the late former Toronto mayor Rob Ford.

Here's what he said

The US Supreme Court on Monday (Aug 24)gave President Donald Trump a temporary victory in his effort to restrict mail-in voting ahead of the November midterm elections, allowing key parts of his executive order to move forward while the broader legal battle continues.

All you need to know

Waterlogged roads, waist-deep water and crawling traffic - heavy rain in Delhi on Monday brought life to a standstill. But it is not over. The national capital is once again witnessing rain, which is expected to intensify through the day. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for the capital, warning of lightning, thunderstorms with gusty winds and heavy rain.

Asian stocks traded mixed on Tuesday while oil prices edged higher as investors assessed the US campaign to economically isolate Iran and stalled efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran impact

Oil prices rose after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced an "economic D-Day" against Tehran, with sanctions targeting Iran's digital assets, technology, gold, aviation and shipping sectors. The threat has added to concerns over energy supplies and inflation.

Nvidia in focus

Tech stocks remained under pressure ahead of Nvidia's earnings, with investors watching whether the chip giant can meet high expectations surrounding the AI boom. Seoul's tech-heavy market fell sharply, while Tokyo and Sydney posted gains.

Markets

Brent crude rose 0.5% to $92.59 a barrel, while WTI gained 0.7% to $85.57. The Nikkei edged up 0.1%, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng fell 0.3%.
 

Days after a Bihar school meal incident made headlines, another mid-day meal scare has emerged in Rajasthan. At least 27 children in Kota complained of vomiting, dizziness and headaches after eating at a government school. 

All we know

Ontario Premier Doug Ford launched a fierce attack on US President Donald Trump on Monday (Aug 24), calling him a "bully", "dictator" and "loser" as tensions between Canada and the United States intensified over tariffs and stalled trade talks.

Ford's comments came after Trump described Ford as the "less charismatic, intelligent, and overall unimpressive brother" of the late former Toronto mayor Rob Ford.

Here's what he said

The US Supreme Court on Monday (Aug 24)gave President Donald Trump a temporary victory in his effort to restrict mail-in voting ahead of the November midterm elections, allowing key parts of his executive order to move forward while the broader legal battle continues.

All you need to know

Waterlogged roads, waist-deep water and crawling traffic - heavy rain in Delhi on Monday brought life to a standstill. But it is not over. The national capital is once again witnessing rain, which is expected to intensify through the day. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for the capital, warning of lightning, thunderstorms with gusty winds and heavy rain.

Asian stocks traded mixed on Tuesday while oil prices edged higher as investors assessed the US campaign to economically isolate Iran and stalled efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran impact

Oil prices rose after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced an "economic D-Day" against Tehran, with sanctions targeting Iran's digital assets, technology, gold, aviation and shipping sectors. The threat has added to concerns over energy supplies and inflation.

Nvidia in focus

Tech stocks remained under pressure ahead of Nvidia's earnings, with investors watching whether the chip giant can meet high expectations surrounding the AI boom. Seoul's tech-heavy market fell sharply, while Tokyo and Sydney posted gains.

Markets

Brent crude rose 0.5% to $92.59 a barrel, while WTI gained 0.7% to $85.57. The Nikkei edged up 0.1%, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng fell 0.3%.
 

Days after a Bihar school meal incident made headlines, another mid-day meal scare has emerged in Rajasthan. At least 27 children in Kota complained of vomiting, dizziness and headaches after eating at a government school. 

All we know

Ontario Premier Doug Ford launched a fierce attack on US President Donald Trump on Monday (Aug 24), calling him a "bully", "dictator" and "loser" as tensions between Canada and the United States intensified over tariffs and stalled trade talks.

Ford's comments came after Trump described Ford as the "less charismatic, intelligent, and overall unimpressive brother" of the late former Toronto mayor Rob Ford.

Here's what he said

The US Supreme Court on Monday (Aug 24)gave President Donald Trump a temporary victory in his effort to restrict mail-in voting ahead of the November midterm elections, allowing key parts of his executive order to move forward while the broader legal battle continues.

All you need to know