
Business & Economy · Oct 8, 2026
The Reserve Bank of India raised its repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50% on October 7, 2026 and shifted its policy stance from neutral to calibrated tightening. The move, aimed at containing broadening inflationary pressures, has lifted bond yields, weakened the rupee and helped trigger a sharp equity sell off the following day.

World Scam · Oct 8, 2026
A two week islandwide enforcement operation led by the Singapore Police Force has identified 280 suspected scammers and money mules tied to more than 633 scam cases with reported losses of about S$4.4 million, the force said on October 8, 2026.

Hollywood · Oct 8, 2026
Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery formally closed this week, creating a single entertainment group called Skydance. The deal consolidates major film and television brands and raises immediate questions about production commitments, newsroom independence and employment in the United States film industry.

World News · Oct 8, 2026
In a speech at the Trust and Safety Festival in Sydney, Assistant Minister Andrew Charlton set out Australia’s intention to use systems based regulation for frontier AI, requiring companies to demonstrate robust risk testing and controls rather than rely on voluntary codes or narrowly prescriptive rules.

Press Release · Oct 8, 2026
On National Resilience Day Pakistan’s president and prime minister issued coordinated messages calling for stronger disaster preparedness, investment in early warning systems and integration of resilience into development planning.

Business & Economy · Oct 8, 2026
China’s State Council press office said Beijing will issue a targeted policy to improve operating property loans, a measure aimed at unlocking liquidity for prominent developers and supporting housing delivery. The announcement comes as authorities roll out a wider package of fiscal and financial support to steady growth.

Business & Economy · Oct 7, 2026
U.S. markets opened cautiously on Oct 7 as investors awaited release of the Federal Reserve minutes from its September meeting. Rising oil prices and higher Treasury yields lifted the dollar while trimming risk appetite ahead of guidance that could reshape the policy path into year end.

Business & Economy · Oct 7, 2026
US stocks advanced toward fresh records as investors looked beyond inflation and geopolitical risks, with easing oil prices, lower Treasury yields and expectations for strong corporate earnings supporting Wall Street.

World News · Oct 6, 2026
The Parti Québécois has returned to power in Quebec after more than a decade, but its failure to secure a majority could complicate plans for another independence referendum as Canada confronts economic and political pressure from the United States.

Bollywood · Oct 6, 2026
The Conclusion has crossed the ₹300 crore mark at the worldwide box office within its first four days in cinemas, giving the popular Hindi thriller franchise one of its biggest commercial moments yet.

World Scam · Oct 6, 2026
Japanese authorities and Southeast Asian partners have moved against a transnational fraud network that used impersonation and social media to extract millions from victims in Japan, underscoring the growing sophistication of fake police and crypto investment scams aimed at older and middle aged victims.

Technology & AI · Oct 6, 2026
At an AI investor day in Bonn, Deutsche Telekom outlined targets for AI-driven revenue and cost savings, saying automation and industrial AI will both improve service quality and free funds for Germany's broadband expansion.

Business & Economy · Oct 6, 2026
The U.S. Census Bureau and the Bureau of Economic Analysis released the August 2026 international trade report on October 6, providing fresh detail on exports, imports and the goods and services deficit that will feed into the BEA’s advance GDP estimate.

Lifestyle & Entertainment · Oct 5, 2026
Paramount Skydance on Monday unveiled the executive leadership that will run the newly combined Skydance company following its anticipated acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The lineup signals an aggressive content strategy and an attempt to reassure news and entertainment employees by keeping CNN’s Mark Thompson in charge.

World News · Oct 5, 2026
Swiss President Guy Parmelin arrived in New Delhi on October 5 for a three day state visit focused on deepening economic ties, pushing an investment protection agreement and exploring cooperation on critical technologies amid growing engagement between Switzerland and India.