HANOI: Storm Trami made landfall in central Vietnam on Sunday, prompting warnings of potential floods as heavy rains spread across the region. Vietnam, with its extensive coastline, frequently experiences storms and flooding, which can lead to significant casualties and property damage. Heavy Rainfall Raises Flooding Concerns Rainfall is expected to intensify in areas across the…
Harvard Eyes Short Sellers to Navigate Frothy Markets Harvard University’s $38 billion endowment fund is taking precautions as market conditions become increasingly unstable. The university is looking to hire short sellers—investors who bet on declining stock prices—amid concerns of “frothy” markets, according to Stephen Blyth, Harvard’s Chief Investment Officer. Blyth, who took over the endowment…
A Royal Honor for Jacinda Ardern Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was officially honored by Prince William, receiving the title of Dame Grand Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit. The ceremony, held at Windsor Castle on Wednesday, marked a significant recognition of Ardern’s contributions to New Zealand during her time as…
Internal Revolt and Rising Tensions Calls for Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation are growing louder, fueled by unrest within his own Liberal Party. This internal revolt comes at a time when diplomatic relations between Canada and India are strained, largely due to Trudeau’s handling of the Khalistani separatist issue. Beyond political discord, Trudeau faces…
Chicago’s Mayor Faces Growing Turbulence Amid School Board Crisis Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, elected as a reformer promising to disrupt the city’s often contentious political landscape, now finds himself in increasingly choppy waters. Two years into his tenure, Johnson is struggling to push through his progressive agenda, facing pushback not just from political opponents but…
A significant change in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 auction rules has been reported. According to ESPN Cricinfo and Cricbuzz, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) plan to retain South African wicket-keeper batter Heinrich Klaasen for Rs 23 crore. This retention amount is Rs 5 crore higher than the Rs 18 crore set for the first retention…
India vs New Zealand 1st Test, Day 2 LIVE Score: India Struggles as Southee Strikes Early India and New Zealand are locked in a heated battle during the first Test in Bengaluru, and the action on Day 2 is already intense. New Zealand’s Tim Southee claimed the first breakthrough of the day, dismissing Indian skipper…
BRIC investing has officially fallen out of favor. Goldman Sachs has officially closed its BRIC fund, concluding that the once-promising investment in Brazil, Russia, India, and China will not see “significant asset growth in the foreseeable future.” The Rise and Fall of BRIC The investment giant originally championed the BRIC concept, with former chairman Jim…
Wall Street banks prefer clients with millions — if not billions — to invest. Soldiers, nurses and construction workers typically aren’t anywhere near that wealthy. Wall Street banks typically prioritize clients with substantial wealth—millions or even billions to invest. But for soldiers, nurses, and construction workers, that level of wealth is often far out of…
The United States military launched precision strikes on Wednesday, targeting Houthi-controlled weapons storage facilities in Yemen. These strikes were aimed at sites linked to recent attacks on both civilian and military vessels. According to the US Central Command (CENTCOM), the strikes were in response to the growing threat posed by the Iran-backed Houthi militia in…
