Current Affairs

Global Glory for Shrika Satheeshan from UAE at Teen Glam World 2026

Shrika Satheeshan from the UAE has been crowned SAJ Group Hotels & Resorts and DQ Watches Teen Glam World 2026, with Alona Angel James from India as the first runner-up, Sarah Vanderdonckt from France...

Dr. Yogesh Lakhani Receives 21st Manappuram MBA Award

The 21st edition of the Manappuram Multibillionaire Business Achiever (MBA) Award was conferred upon Dr. Yogesh Lakhani, Chairman and Managing Director of Bright Outdoor Media Limited, at a grand function held on June 23,...

Kristina Kuralenok from RussiaTakes Home Miss Glam World 2026 Crown

SAJ Group Hotels & Resorts and DQUE Watches is thrilled to announce Kristina Kuralenok from Russia as the winner of Miss Glam World 2026! The first runner-up title goes to Pournami Murali from India,...

GCAP Fighter Jet Project Open to More Nations, Says Italy

Rome: Italy has indicated that more countries could be welcomed into the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), a multinational effort involving Italy, Britain, and Japan to develop a next-generation fighter aircraft. Italian Defence Minister...

Flavio Bolsonaro to Oppose Proposed U.S. Tariff on Brazilian Goods at Trade Hearing

Brazilian right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, who is expected to run in the country’s October presidential election, has registered to participate in a public hearing before the U.S. International Trade Commission. The hearing, scheduled for...

U.S. Homeownership Sentiment Rebounds as More Consumers Prefer Buying Over Renting

A growing number of Americans are once again favoring homeownership, with a majority now saying they would rather buy a home than rent or live with family, according to Bank of America’s latest Homebuyer...

Shopify to Ban Vape Sales Amid U.S. Crackdown on Illegal E-Cigarette Market

Shopify is set to prohibit the sale of all vape products on its e-commerce platform as early as this week, following sustained pressure from a bipartisan coalition of 25 U.S. state attorneys general seeking...

Amazon Prime Day 2026 Expected to Test U.S. Consumer Spending Trends

Amazon’s four-day Prime Day sale, running from June 23 to 26, is expected to serve as a key indicator of U.S. consumer spending habits amid persistent inflation and rising fuel costs. Moved earlier than...

Spain Ex-Transport Minister Sentenced to 24 Years in Major Corruption Case

Spain’s Supreme Court on Monday sentenced former Transport Minister Jose Luis Abalos to 24 years in prison after finding him guilty of multiple corruption offences, including criminal organisation, bribery, embezzlement and influence peddling. The...

U.S.-Iran Talks Make Encouraging Progress Toward Peace Deal

The United States and Iran have made what mediators described as “encouraging progress” during the first round of peace talks held at the Swiss resort of Buergenstock. Facilitated by Pakistan and Qatar, the discussions...