Saint Laurent Dazzles Paris Fashion Week with All-Gold Collection
Saint Laurent unveiled a gold-themed spring/summer 2027 collection at Paris Fashion Week, marking Anthony Vaccarello's 10th anniversary amid reports he may step down.
Economy
Trump's 'best poverty numbers' claim: official rate at record low, but context matters
Trump says the US has the lowest poverty in history. The official rate is a record low, but a broader measure and the survey's timing complicate the claim.
Rajasthan completes digital ID drive for 90.19 lakh farmers
Rajasthan has issued 90.19 lakh digital farmer identity cards, meeting the Union Agriculture Ministry's target and becoming the first northern State to do so.
First Boring Machine Launched for New Hudson River Rail Tunnel
A 1,680-ton tunnel-boring machine began work on a new Hudson River rail tunnel, a $16 billion project linking New Jersey and Manhattan.
LNG Canada Approves C$33 Billion Kitimat Expansion to Double Capacity
LNG Canada's owners approved a C$33 billion Phase 2 expansion at Kitimat, doubling capacity to 28 million tons a year and expanding the Coastal GasLink pipeline.
Turkey Forms Council to Oversee Investment Fund Liquidations
Turkey has set up a fund coordination council chaired by its vice president to oversee the rapid liquidation of investment funds and protect investor rights after a market crisis.
Burnham Lifts Labour's Mood, but Policy Detail Remains Scarce
Andy Burnham has revived Labour's spirits at its annual conference, yet businesses and MPs say near-term plans and funding remain unclear.
US ban on $967 million in Canadian alcohol, dairy and motorcycle imports takes effect
A US ban on imports of Canadian alcohol, dairy products and motorcycles worth an estimated $967 million took effect Tuesday, deepening trade friction with Canada.
Qatar Says US-Iran Mediation Continues as Messages Exchanged
Qatar says it is still exchanging messages between the US and Iran, seeking common ground to end a seven-month war.
Congress Passes Bill to End Penny Production After 234 Years
The Senate passed the Common Cents Act by voice vote, formally ending penny production after 234 years and sending the bill to President Trump.
Murugan Tells Creators to Pair AI With Constitutional Values at YouTube Summit
At the YouTube Impact Summit 2026 in Delhi, MoS L. Murugan urged creators to use AI responsibly and rooted India's digital growth in constitutional values.
US Sanctions Iran Military Supply Network as rial Hits Record Low
The US sanctioned 10 individuals and entities accused of enabling Iran's military procurement, as the rial slid past 2.5 million to the dollar.
EU cuts maize harvest forecast to lowest level this century after summer drought
The European Commission cut its EU maize production forecast to 48.3 million metric tons, the lowest since at least 2000, after drought damaged crops.
US lawmakers urge FERC to block $33 billion AES sale to BlackRock unit
A group of US lawmakers, including Senator Elizabeth Warren, has asked federal energy regulators to reject the $33.4 billion sale of power company AES to a BlackRock subsidiary and its partners.
Musalem Warns Too Quiet a Fed Could Raise Rates and Volatility
St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem warned that pulling back too far on central bank communications could lead to higher, more volatile interest rates and inflation.
NNPC Posts 33% Profit Rise to $5.43 Billion for 2025 Despite Revenue Decline
Nigeria's NNPC reported a 2025 after-tax profit of 7.2 trillion naira ($5.43 billion), up 33% year on year, even as revenue fell to 34.5 trillion naira.
Centre Sets 373.93 MT Foodgrain Target for 2026-27, Rules Out El Nino Crisis
India has set a foodgrain production target of 373.93 million tonne for 2026-27, with the Agriculture Minister saying a 12% rainfall deficit is unlikely to hit output.
Senate Sponsor Says Chinese Vehicle Bill Won't Ban Mercedes-Benz in US
A sponsor of a bill to tighten the US ban on Chinese vehicles says negotiations are underway to ensure Mercedes-Benz is not barred from selling in America.
Burnham to Unwind Triple Lock, Redirect Savings to National Care Service
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to replace the triple lock pension guarantee from 2030, funding a new National Care Service.
Russia to Trim Welfare, Education and Health Funding as Defence Costs Climb
Russia's 2027 draft budget raises defence spending by 27% while cutting welfare, education and healthcare funding, alongside new tax hikes.