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Indian stock markets experienced a significant drop on Friday, with major indices closing lower. This decline was largely driven by outflows related to MSCI index rebalancing. Despite a tentative ceasefire extension between the US and Iran easing oil prices, market sentiment remained subdued. Foreig

A recent controversy surrounding a surau (prayer hall) in Malaysia appeared straightforward at first. A resident of Taman Seraya, Selangor state, raised concerns about the noise and congestion, particularly during prayer times. Police subsequently investigated the complaint as an attempt to incite p

Jefferies' Chris Wood warns of significant capital destruction in the current AI investment cycle, drawing parallels to past boom-and-bust scenarios. He highlights that US tech giants, investing heavily in AI capex, are most likely to bear the brunt of this potential destruction, unlike China's comp

Myanmar’s junta chief turned president heads to India, with an eye on China

Trump says he will soon decide on Iran deal, demands reopening of Hormuz Strait

Global markets are keenly watching U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks and the Strait of Hormuz, alongside crucial U.S. jobs data and euro zone inflation figures. India's rupee faces pressure, while Colombia heads to the polls. Meanwhile, the AI-driven tech sector continues its impressive growth, adding new t

Pentagon chief says U.S. ready to restart strikes on Iran if no deal

A research team from northwestern China has released a new algorithm that could fundamentally change how drone swarms hunt and destroy enemy targets. The algorithm, known as HG-STR (Heterogeneous Graph Spatio-Temporal Reasoning), promises to allow a fleet of fixed-wing drones to autonomously search

Markets often climb despite worries. In 2020, markets rose before economic recovery became clear. Now, in 2026, a similar pattern emerges amid geopolitical tensions. Investor behavior shows learning, with capital stepping in during fear. While risks remain, markets may have already priced in much of

China to crack down on food delivery 'ghost kitchens'