Powell's tenure as Fed chief, bookended by Trump, draws to a close
Powell managed to skirt an economic downturn, and indeed his era as Fed chief has seen the lowest average monthly unemployment rate, at 4.6%, of his immediate predecessors
UAE exits OPEC: What is OPEC+, its members, and what does the bloc do?
In 2025, OPEC+ produced nearly 50% of the worlds oil and oil liquids, according to the International Energy Agency
Critically endangered antelopes return to Kenya from Czech zoo
Bongos, rare antelopes known for their striking stripes, have been declared critically endangered due to poaching and diseases
NBA set for major rule change to crack down on teams losing on purpose for better draft picks
The NBA is weighing a major overhaul of its draft lottery system aimed at curbing tanking and boosting late-season competitiveness. The proposed 3-2-1 format would expand the lottery pool and redistribute odds to reward mid-tier non-playoff teams over the worst performers. If approved, it could reshape how franchises approach losing, rebuilding, and long-term roster planning across the league.
EU chief warns billions could be wasted if energy aid is not well targeted as the Iran war bites
Madagascar detains French former serviceman over alleged mutiny plot
University of Washington CS professor explains what's changing for young software engineers
Children among biggest victims as unexploded ordnance scars Sudans Khartoum
Khartoum: Khaled Abdulgader noticed children using an unusual object as a football and tried to stop them. He grabbed it, and it exploded in his hand. He lost two fingers, and shrapnel sliced into his chest. In a hospital for a checkup after last years blast, he tried to stay positive. I feel like, Thank Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
The Seoul High Court delivered the ruling in a televised hearing
Two-time world champion sprinter sues sponsor, says their shoes ruined her career
Olympic sprinter Abby Steiner has filed a lawsuit against Puma, alleging its running shoes caused injuries that derailed her career. Once a rising star and world champion relay gold medallist, Steiner claims defective footwear led to chronic foot and ankle issues, multiple surgeries, and her eventual withdrawal from elite competition, seeking damages for lost earnings and long-term physical impact.
Global gold demand rises 2 pc in Jan-Mar quarter: WGC
Mumbai: Global gold demand rose a modest 2 per cent year-on-year to 1,231 tonnes in the January-March quarter, driven by a sharp 42 per cent surge in bar and coin investment to 474 tonnes amid geopolitical tensions and higher prices, according to the World Gold Council report released on Wednesday. The WGCs Q1 2026 Gold Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
North Carolina labour official backs federal rule to hike H-1B wages
WASHINGTON, Apr 29: The top labour official of North Carolina has supported a federal proposal to increase the minimum wages employers will have to offer to hire foreign workers under H-1B, H-1B1 and E-3 visa programmes. North Carolina Labour Commissioner Luke Farley said American workers were being hurt by foreign visa programmes that depress wages. H-1B visas take jobs from American and North Carolina workers. Last week, I submitted official comments in support of a new rule proposed by the [] The post North Carolina labour official backs federal rule to hike H-1B wages appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Under US law, Trump faces impending deadline to end Iran war. What happens if he ignores it?
Notwithstanding its past ineffectiveness, the War Powers Resolution provides a mechanism for wary Republican lawmakers to try to bring an end to an unpopular war
The tragedy of recurring Rohingya refugee deaths
The capsizing of a fishing trawler carrying refugees draws attention to the cost of protracted displacement
Hegseth to be grilled by Congress for first time since Iran war began
Democrats are likely to pivot to the ballooning costs of the Iran war, the huge drawdown of critical U.S. munitions and the bombing of a school that killed children
Trump tells aides to prep for lengthy Hormuz blockade: reportsays
US shifts toward sustained pressure strategy as hopes for quick deal with Iran fade
Brent crude futures for June dipped 1% to $111.25 a barrel, having climbed for the previous seven sessions
Tehran labels US ship seizures piracy in formal protest to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres
Irans diplomat in a letter to Guterres warned that such interceptions pose a direct threat to global merchant shipping
Global forest lossfell sharply in 2025 after hitting record high
Still, the world lost 4.3 million hectares (10.6 million acres) of rainforest an area roughly the size of Denmark, or more than 11 soccer fields every minute, during the year
West Bengal elections 2026: BJP booth agent alleges attack in Nadia district, blames TMC workers
In Howrah, an EVM glitch triggered clashes, leading to detentions by CRPF. Voting is being held across 142 constituencies with heavy security and over 3.2 crore eligible voters.
Tropical forest loss eases after record year: researchers
The world lost 4.3 million hectares (10.6 million acres) of tropical primary rainforest last year down 36% from 2024, said researchers from the World Resources Institute (WRI) and the University of Maryland
U.S. Senate blocks bid to prevent Trump from military action against Cuba
If anyone were doing to the United States what we are doing to Cuba, we would definitely regard it as an act of war, Democratic Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia, said in a Senate speech before the vote
Sensex, Nifty gain in early trade despite geopolitical tensions, rising oil prices
Mumbai: Domestic equity markets traded higher on Wednesday, April 29, despite a rise in crude oil prices and reports that the United States may extend its blockade of Iranian ports. Sensex traded 0.52 per cent, or 400 points, higher at 77,289.55, hitting an intraday high in early trade, while Nifty rose 0.53 per cent, or Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Rajnath meets Chinese counterpart in Bishkek; talks on LAC, West Asia
New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met his Chinese counterpart Admiral Dong Jun in Bishkek to discuss maintaining peace and tranquillity along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and broader regional security concerns including the West Asia crisis. The meeting, held on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers conclave on Tuesday, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
UAE exit blindsides OPEC and threatens to shake its grip on oil
The exit of the OPECs third largest producer will dent the organisations market power and undermine its credibility, says an analyst
Red Lobster's Endless Shrimp is back, but customers aren't taking the bait
White House drafts guidance to bypass Anthropic's risk flag for new AI models: Report
This development comes as Anthropic faced a fallout with the Pentagon earlier in the year after the startup refused to remove guardrails against using its AI for autonomous weapons or domestic surveillance
In tariff refund process, US says 15% of entries denied so far
The scramble for refunds started immediately after the Supreme Court ruled Feb. 20 that President Donald Trump unlawfully used the IEEPA, to impose tariffs on goods entering the country
Amazon set to sell OpenAI tech after Microsoft cedes exclusivity
Some of OpenAIs latest models will be available to preview on AWS starting Tuesday, followed by its most powerful GPT models in the coming weeks, said the CEO of the Amazon Web Services cloud unit
U.S. imposes sanctions on 35 individuals, entities for aiding Iran's sanctions evasions
The designations were intended to expose and disrupt the mechanisms used by Tehran to receive payment for oil and other commodities and reduce its revenue, Treasury said
Trump says King Charles does not want Iran to have nuclear weapon
During a White House state dinner, President Trump stated that King Charles agrees with him that Iran should not possess nuclear weapons. Trump also claimed military success against an unnamed opponent in the Middle East. The King's remarks did not address Iran or the conflict, and the British Embassy referred inquiries to Buckingham Palace.
FCC orders early review of ABCs broadcast licence after Jimmy Kimmel row
Washington: The US Federal Communications Commission has ordered an early review of American Broadcasting Companys (ABC) local station broadcast licences, after US President Donald Trump called for the firing of the networks late-night host, Jimmy Kimmel. The early review of broadcast licences is considered an extraordinary move against the network whose programming has often angered Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Trump says King Charles agrees Iran cannot obtain nuclear bomb
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday, April 29, that King Charles III agrees Iran cannot obtain a nuclear bomb, making the remarks during the British monarchs state visit to the United States, according to Reuters. The developments come on the 61st day of the US-Israeli war on Iran and the 22nd day of the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Senate rejects attempt to end Trumps blockade of Cuba
Washington: Senate Republicans rejected legislation from Democrats on Tuesday that would have required President Donald Trump to end the US energy blockade on Cuba unless he receives approval from Congress. The vote on the war powers resolution showed how Republicans continue to stand behind Trump as he acts unilaterally to exert American force in a Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
U.S. Marines board merchant ship in Arabian Sea suspected to be headed to Iran
CENTCOM said U.S. forces released the vessel after conducting a search and confirming the ship's voyage would not include an Iranian port call
NASA's Artemis II moonship returns home to its launch site after historic voyage
US military says it boarded cargo ship suspected of heading to Iran during blockade but released it
A man took a break at work. Then won a $1 million lottery prize
Bizarre tax laws in US could drain 30+ nations World Cup earnings as FIFA fails to secure exemption
The 2026 FIFA World Cup faces an unexpected financial divide as US tax laws and uneven international treaties mean teams will be taxed differently on tournament earnings. While FIFA holds tax-exempt status, many federations do not, leaving non-European nations particularly exposed. With varying state taxes and limited exemptions, the expanded 48-team format risks creating major economic disparities between participants.
Brit model, 31, missing in Morocco as 'extremely concerned' family issue plea
Rachel Kerr, 31, was on a work trip in Agadir, Morocco, but her family say she has made no contact with loved ones since checking out of her hotel on ... Brit model, 31, missing in Morocco as 'extremely concerned' family issue plea
Indian airline industry warns 'whole sector on verge of collapse' over jet fuel
The Federation of Indian Airlines has warned the entire Indian airline industry is on the brink of collapse due to soaring jet fuel prices driven by t... Indian airline industry warns 'whole sector on verge of collapse' over jet fuel
Donald Trump issues chilling nuclear warning to Germany as he hits back at Merz
Donald Trump has issued a warning over Iran's nuclear capabilities to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who on Monday suggested Iran was 'humiliating'... Donald Trump issues chilling nuclear warning to Germany as he hits back at Merz
U.K. PM Keir Starmer wins crunch Parliament vote over ethics inquiry
Members of Parliament voted 335 to 223 against a Privileges Committee investigation into whether he had misled the House of Commons over the appointment of disgraced peer Peter Mandelson
Australias top diplomat visits China to talk energy security
Australias top diplomat visits China to talk energy security Australias top diplomat visits China to talk energy security
Just peace cant be found by joining organisations that charge fees: UNGA President defends UN system
Ms. Baerbock cautioned against unilateral use of force while arguing that member states of the UN can mobilise themselves for an institutional action against a state that is accused of genocide by bringing the matter to the UN Security Council
Battle of wills: On the U.S. war on Iran
The U.S. should lift its blockade so that Iran can open the Strait of Hormuz
Stop Trying to Unmask Satoshi Nakamoto
On this weeks Big Interview podcast, actor-director Ben McKenzie talks about the rise of crypto, why he finds it dangerous, and why it benefits from h... Stop Trying to Unmask Satoshi Nakamoto
FIFA World Cup 2026: Major yellow card rule change explained as new system to affect every nation
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will introduce changes to yellow card rules to suit its expanded 48-team format. With more matches and an added knockout round, FIFA plans two reset points, after the group stage and quarter-finals, to limit suspensions from accumulated bookings. The change aims to reduce players missing key matches while maintaining disciplinary fairness across a longer tournament structure.
Explosions rock Kyiv, six killed in Russia, Ukraine
Kyiv and Moscow have stepped up their aerial attacks over recent months, with both sides mainly targeting energy infrastructure
GM expects $500 million tariff refund after Supreme Court strikes down Trump levies
While tariff costs are expected to decline, the company continues to face other duties, even as firms begin filing refund claims under the overturned policy
Israel using water access as 'weapon' in Gaza: MSF
The charity documented several incidents where its clearly identified water trucks and boreholes had been shot at or destroyed
US appeals court blocks Trump immigration detention without bond
The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the administration misinterpreted immigration law to justify mass detentio
Trump hosts King Charles at White House as UK-US ties hit low point
The visit comes amid tensions over foreign policy differences with Prime Minister Keir Starmer
Starmers ex-chief of staff says sorry over Mandelson appointment as UK leader faces more pressure
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmers former chief of staff says that he made a serious mistake by recommending Peter Mandelsons appointment as U.K. ambassador to the United States
At UN, China denounces Japan and EU over South China Sea remarks
Chinas deputy U.N. ambassador Sun Lei called the Japanese remarks unwarranted, saying they completely confound black and white.
Ukraine hits Russia's Tuapse oil refinery again, causing new fire
Romania: Socialists, hard right party come together to topple centrist PM
Romanias leftist Social Democratic Party and the hard-right Alliance for the Unity of Romanians jointly submitted a no-confidence motion on Tuesday as the two political parties seek to topple liberal Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan. The PSD, Romanias largest political party that was until last week part of the coalition government, and the opposition AUR party, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
UAE to Exit OPEC After Nearly 60 Years
On May 1, the United Arab Emirates will end its a 59-year membership in the oil consortium, allowing it to raise output during one of the most volatile energy markets in years.
Donald Trump claims Iran in state of collapse, seeks Hormuz Strait reopening
The White House has not confirmed details about the communication or whether it was direct or through intermediaries.
Mamdani pushes deed theft crackdown in NYC; some notable recent cases
Judge rules that fired prosecutor Maurene Comey's lawsuit belongs in federal court
UAE says it will leave OPEC effective May 1
Dubai: The United Arab Emirates announced Tuesday that it will leave the oil cartel OPEC and its wider OPEC+ group effective May 1, a move rumoured for some time as the Emirates chafed under production restrictions and had increasingly frosty relations with neighbouring Saudi Arabia. The UAE had been a longtime member of OPEC, first Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
UAE leaves OPEC and OPEC+ in huge blow to global oil producers' group
The move came after the UAE, a regional business hub and one of Washingtons most important allies, criticised fellow Arab states for not doing enough to protect it from numerous Iranian attacks during the war
Storms Pummel Millions in Midwest With Hail and Damaging Winds
Everything that needs to go right for Messi and Ronaldo to meet at the World Cup, one last time
The 2026 FIFA World Cups expanded 48-team format has reopened the possibility of a historic Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo clash, something never seen in tournament play. With Argentina and Portugal drawn into separate groups, any meeting depends entirely on knockout progression. Depending on results, they could meet in the Round of 16, quarter-finals, or even the final.
Takeaways from AP investigation: Adopted kids confined in for-profit institutions
Israel's purchase of 'stolen' Ukrainian grain is not 'legitimate', Zelenskiy says
EU urges Southeast Asia to avoid Russian oil amid West Asia East crisis
Speaking after talks with Association of Southeast Asian Nations in Brunei, she emphasised that oil revenues are funding Russias war in Ukraine
Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan treated for eye issue, returned to prison
Islamabad: Pakistans incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan was treated at a local hospital for his right eye ailment and then shifted back to prison on Tuesday, April 28. Khan, 74, was diagnosed with right central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO) in late January and brought to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims), where he Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Gunman opens fire at two locations in the Greek capital, leaving several people wounded
Police said that the man was armed with a shotgun and initially opened fire at a social security office in the centre of the Greek capital, wounding an employee
Bangladesh starts fuelling its first nuclear power station
Bangladesh will begin loading uranium fuel into its first nuclear power station on Tuesday, a key step towards bringing the 2,400 megawatt plant online to ease pressure on the overstretched power grid. Construction began on the $11 billion Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant in 2017, with initial power generation of around 300 MW hoped to come online by August, before full production in late 2027.
The Hormuz digital chokepoint: How does Iran war threaten subsea cables?
Several fibre-optic cables snake across the seabed of the strait, connecting countries from India and Southeast Asia to Europe via the Gulf states and Egypt.
Elon Musk, Sam Altman move court in high-stakes showdown over AI
Oakland: Technology tycoons Elon Musk and Sam Altman are poised to face off in a high-stakes trial revolving around the alleged betrayal, deceit and unbridled ambition that blurred the bickering billionaires once-shared vision for the development of artificial intelligence. The trial, which began on Monday, April 27, with jury selection, centres on the 2015 birth Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Jos Verstappen, father of Max Verstappen, walks away unhurt from horror crash at Rallye de Wallonie
Jos Verstappens Rallye de Wallonie campaign ended in a dramatic crash after his car flipped at speed, though both he and co-driver Jasper Vermeulen escaped unharmed. Running strongly before the incident, Verstappen highlighted the role of dust and gravel in the loss of control, while the crash underscored modern rally car safety despite severe vehicle damage.
The Latest: US appears cold to Iranian proposal to end the war without a nuclear deal
The White House said US President Donald Trump's national security team discussed the offer and Trump would address it later
Key Dawood associate and drug kingpin Salim Dola deported to India after arrest in Istanbul
He will be handed over to the Mumbai Police, after which he will be interrogated by several other agencies
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are finally set to meet in 2026 after years of failed negotiations, with the bout expected to headline a major Netflix event. However, Joshua must first return against Kristian Prenga in July following a difficult period. The long-awaited clash between Britains heavyweight rivals is now closer than ever to becoming reality.
Trump pursues new import taxes to replace tariffs struck down by Supreme Court
Starting this week, the Office of the US Trade Representative will begin hearings in two investigations that are expected to lead to a new round of US tariffs
Foreign carmakers threaten to pull cheapest models from US without trade deal, WSJ reports
Foreign automakers may withdraw their cheapest models from the US if the Trump administration does not revise the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement
Indonesia train crash toll rises to 14 as rescuers complete evacuation
US would not tolerate Iran normalising tolls on Hormuz passage: Secretary of State Rubio
Rubio said the United States would reject any effort to ormalise a system in which Iran dictates access to one of the world's most critical maritime chokepoints
US, Iran clash over Tehran's nuclear programme as review of atomic treaty begins at UN
US lashes out at Irans election as a vice-president at the global conference, that is meeting to review implementation of the Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty
Iran offers to reopen Hormuz if US lifts blockade and war ends, officials say
The US and Iran are locked in a standoff over the strait, through which a fifth of the world's traded oil and gas passes in peacetime
ISIS militants kill at least 29 in Nigeria village attack
Abuja: Militants with the Islamic State group attacked a village overnight in northeastern Nigeria, killing at least 29 people, authorities said Monday, April 27. The attack took place late on Sunday, April 28, in Guyaku, a village in the Gombi local government area in the countrys Adamawa state, according to the state governor. The Islamic Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Israel-Iran war LIVE: Trump unhappy with Iranian proposal, U.S. official says
U.S., Iran clash over Tehran's nuclear programme as review of atomic treaty begins at UN; Iranian Foreign Minister praises Russia ties, welcomes Moscow's support for diplomacy
King Charles III arrives at WH on mission to restore UK-US relationship
Washington: Two and a half centuries after the American colonies declared independence from Britain under King George III, his descendant King Charles III arrived at the White House on Monday, April 27, with trans-Atlantic ties under strain and security in the spotlight. Trump and first lady Melania Trump greeted Charles and Queen Camilla as they Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
US, Iran clash over Tehrans nuclear programme as UN treaty review begins
United Nations: The United States and Iran clashed over Tehrans nuclear programme as a review of the treaty meant to prevent the spread of atomic weapons got underway Monday, April 27, at the United Nations, a confrontation almost certain to be repeated during the month-long meeting. At issue was the election of Iran as one Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Islamic State militants kill at least 29 in attack on a village in northeastern Nigeria
The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the attack in a message on the Telegram messaging app
The lawless floating gas station where Iranian oil changes hands
