Asian equity markets are facing heightened volatility after geopolitical tensions in the Middle East triggered sharp swings in oil prices and global risk sentiment, exposing uneven vulnerabilities across the region, according to a report by Moody’s Analytics.The report said the conflict sent “shock waves through global financial markets”, with Brent crude briefly surging to around…
Air travellers, brace yourselves for costlier tickets! You might soon be charged higher amounts for flight fares as the Middle East crisis continues to push fuel prices higher. The conflict has disrupted global oil supplies, and with the summer travel season just around the corner, industry experts say fare hikes are becoming inevitable. However, when…
Ajay Devgn returns to horror post-Shaitaan, with Rohit Jugraj directing. Tentative title: Griha Pravesh. Casting mixes fresh and established stars; shoots in UK from July. Meanwhile, he’s filming Golmaal 5 for 2027 release. Ajay Devgn has long contributed to the horror genre. He first plunged into it with ‘Bhoot’ (2003) and later starred in several…
Japan sees earthquakes of seven or above magnitude around once a yearpublished at 10:32 BST 10:32 BST Kurumi MoriTokyo correspondent Image source, EPAImage caption, A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit northeastern Japan in December 2025 Statistically speaking, Japan gets an earthquake with a magnitude seven or above about every 16 months, so that’s just under…
It’s 2pm, and the platform at Wankaner station is already full. Families step off rickshaws carrying bedding, bags and suitcases. They move slowly through the heat, scanning for space, then settle in clusters on the platform floor. The train to Jabalpur is running late. When it arrives, it will be packed. The journey will take…
China’s export growth slowed sharply in March, with a year-on-year rise of just 2.5% as the Middle East war continues to cast a shadow over global demand and energy markets. The latest customs figures not only fell below expectations but also marked a sharp slowdown from the 21.8% growth seen in the first two months…
NEW DELHI: Sam Curran has opened up on the groin injury that ruled him out of IPL 2026, admitting the issue had been building for a while before finally forcing a “tough decision” to withdraw.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The England all-rounder, who was set to represent Rajasthan Royals after a…
India is reportedly exploring one of its biggest defence acquisitions, 114 Rafale fighter jets, a deal estimated at around Rs 3.3 lakh crore. However, reports suggest there could be a key issue under discussion, and it is not about price or delivery timelines. It is about control.At the centre of this is something called the…
MUMBAI: The rupee hit a record low of 92.36 against the dollar on Thursday after attacks on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz pushed up crude prices, though the currency recovered to close at 92.19, down 15 paise from the previous session. It ended the session down 0.16%.Brent crude futures rose to a peak…
Shocking video shows an overloaded Ferris wheel suddenly collapsing at a fair in India, leaving dozens trapped underneath the wreckage. At least 30 people were injured, 10 of them critically, when the giant ride slowly tipped sideways before giving way during Wednesday’s fair in Uttar Pradesh. Footage shows a Ferris wheel collapsing at a fair…
