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Worlds wealth gap is widening, UBS Global Wealth Report shows

Average wealth rises notably in 2026, median wealth declines in most markets, states report

12 Jul 2026 4:22 pm
Indian diaspora group plans to build museum in Washington DC, showcase Vedic Foundation, spiritual prowess

India Heritage Centre estimates total project cost to be between $12 million and $14 million

12 Jul 2026 3:44 pm
14 nations, EU reaffirm 2016 ruling invalidating China's claims in South China Sea

A joint statement from 14 nations rejected destabilising actions in the disputed waters threatening regional stability

12 Jul 2026 3:23 pm
Former Qatar ruler Sheikh Hamad, a moderniser who seized power, has died

Sheikh Hamad presided over one of the most consequential periods in the countrys history, driving a rapid transformation of the tiny desert state that reshaped its economy, global profile and political ambition

12 Jul 2026 2:03 pm
Trumps close aid, US Senator Lindsey Graham, dies at 71

Graham, a senator from South Carolina, died on Saturday after a brief and sudden illness, according to his office.

12 Jul 2026 12:44 pm
US military says it has completed latest round of airstrikes targeting Iran

The US militarys Central Command stated that targets included missile and drone sites, ammo dumps, communication equipment, and more

12 Jul 2026 10:07 am
United Arab Emirates warns public of incoming missile and drone attack as explosions heard in Qatar

Escalating tensions in the region prompt air raid sirens across the Gulf, as Iran retaliates following a US military strike, raising fears of broader conflict amidst ongoing hostilities

12 Jul 2026 9:44 am
US attacks Iran over ship being hit in Strait of Hormuz; Tehran lashes out again at Gulf Arab states

Meanwhile, missile alerts sounded in Bahrain, an island kingdom in the Persian Gulf home to the US Navy's 5th Fleet.

12 Jul 2026 8:59 am
How Bangladeshs first nuclear power plant could reshape its energy future

Bangladesh expects its first nuclear power plant to supply up to 15% of national electricity, strengthening energy security and reducing dependence on imported fossil fuels

12 Jul 2026 7:02 am
Iran says Strait of Hormuz is closed after striking vessel using unauthorised route

Trumps warning of massive retaliation and fresh strikes in Iran heightened concerns over the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil shipping route

12 Jul 2026 6:08 am
Trump suggests standing order to attack Iran if it assassinates him, but Vance would make the call

Experts say any US retaliation after a presidents death would be decided by Vice President JD Vance, not triggered automatically

12 Jul 2026 6:06 am
Passenger partially sucked out window on Ryanair flight from Greece

The incident happened on a morning flight from the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki to Memmingen, near Munich, which was operated by Ryanair subsidiary Malta Air

11 Jul 2026 9:40 am
Women and younger South Asians in the UK face higher risk of multimorbidity: Study

A PLOS Medicine study recommends health screening in the 20s and 30s to help reduce long-term disease risk among high-risk South Asian populations.

10 Jul 2026 3:26 pm
Sheikh Hasina plans December return to Bangladesh to surrender

They may arrest me on my return, they may even kill me, Hasina, 78, said she and senior Awami League leaders plan to return from exile in India despite facing a death sentence

10 Jul 2026 1:26 pm
AI could affect millions in Asean, though ILO data shows there have been no big job cuts

Employment in jobs with the greatest potential for AI to automate or augment tasks has continued to grow since 2017, an ILO report said

10 Jul 2026 10:44 am
China successfully tests experimental rocket booster recovery system

Long March 10B booster retrieved using net on sea platform in bid to challenge US reusable rocket lead

10 Jul 2026 10:39 am
Israeli intelligence warns US of alleged Iranian plot to assassinate Trump: Report

According to reports, the warning was delivered this week and referred to a specific alleged plot

10 Jul 2026 10:26 am
US says Iran technical talks to continue despite recent strikes

The US is still committed to finding a solution with Iran

10 Jul 2026 9:52 am
Hormuz shipping grinds to near halt after US, Iran strikes

The traffic slowdown comes after Iranian attacks on vessels prompted US strikes, while President Donald Trump declared that the ceasefire with Iran was over

10 Jul 2026 8:41 am
US, Iran exchange intensifying fire across the Gulf, threatening interim deal to end war

The strikes came hours after US President Donald Trump said recent Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz signalled the end of a fragile ceasefire and threatened to escalate the conflict if they didn't stop

9 Jul 2026 3:24 pm
US releases footage of strikes on 90 Iranian military targets; Tehran warns of retaliation

According to US military officials, the latest round of aerial assaults specifically pounded key Iranian military assets, including air defence systems, missile and drone storage facilities, and critical strategic command networks.

9 Jul 2026 11:39 am
Gulf earnings are set to reveal the true toll of Iran war

Second-quarter results are expected to expose the conflicts uneven impact, with banks and property under pressure while energy and telecoms prove more resilient.

9 Jul 2026 10:36 am