Misri Raises Russia-Iran Sanctions Act Concerns with US Congressional Delegation
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met a bipartisan US Congressional delegation to discuss the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act and the trajectory of India-US relations.
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Rupee and bonds brace for volatile week as oil stays high, RBI hike bets grow
The rupee and government bonds face a testing week as oil prices stay elevated, global yields sit at multi-year highs and traders bet on an RBI rate hike.
JGB Yields Climb Toward Multi-Decade Highs on Inflation, BOJ Tightening Bets
Japanese government bond yields rose on Monday, with the 10-year yield hitting 3.095%, its highest since 1996, as inflation data and BOJ minutes reinforced expectations of further tightening.
Russian Overnight Strikes Kill Four Across Ukraine, Hit Kyiv Data Centre
Russian overnight strikes killed four people in Ukraine and damaged a Kyiv data centre, while Moscow said it intercepted 96 Ukrainian drones.
Polish Border Village Braces for Escalation After Russian Drone Blasts
Residents of Dorohusk, a Polish village on the Ukrainian border, are preparing for possible Russian escalation after drones exploded nearby and border crossings were repeatedly disrupted.
Russian Strikes Hit Ukrainian Data Centres, Killing at Least Six
Russian airstrikes killed at least six people in Ukraine and damaged data centres in Kyiv, while Moscow reported downing 96 Ukrainian drones.
Wheat slips as traders track Black Sea export talks
Chicago wheat and corn edged lower while soybeans gained, as markets weighed whether diplomacy could restore Black Sea grain flows.
Pakistan Nears First Crewed Space Mission as Astronaut Selection for Tiangong Nears
Two Pakistani pilots are training in China for a week-long mission to the Tiangong space station, with selection due in October.
Sheinbaum Ends 32-State Tour With Zócalo Address on Sovereignty
Claudia Sheinbaum closed a 12-day tour of Mexico's 32 states with a Zócalo event, stressing sovereignty and listing infrastructure and social spending.
Trump Offered Xi US Weapons During Taiwan Sale Talks, Envoy Says
US Ambassador to China David Perdue says Trump asked Xi Jinping whether China would like to buy American weapons, amid tensions over a pending arms sale to Taiwan.
BOJ members flagged inflation risks, some sought faster rate hikes: July minutes
Bank of Japan July meeting minutes show many board members saw a need to focus on rising inflation risks, with some calling for faster rate hikes than markets expect.
Trump to Campaign in Ohio for Sen. Husted as Senate Control Hangs in Balance
President Trump will visit Vandalia, Ohio, on Saturday to support Sen. Jon Husted, who faces a competitive challenge from Democrat Sherrod Brown.
Two giant pandas reach Atlanta under new US-China loan agreement
Ping Ping and Fu Shuang arrived in Atlanta from Chengdu for a 10-year loan, making Zoo Atlanta one of three US zoos housing giant pandas.
Trump to Dine With Anthropic's Amodei, Rejects Calls to Slow AI
Trump confirms a Sunday dinner with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei while dismissing AI risks, as Bill Gates urges new regulations.
Venezuelans Rally for Machado's Return and Fresh Presidential Vote
Backers of exiled Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado rallied across the country on Sunday, pressing for her safe return and new presidential elections.
Pope Leo XIV Leads Lourdes Torchlight Rosary, Closing France Visit
Pope Leo XIV concluded his stay in Lourdes by leading the Rosary and a torchlight procession with thousands of pilgrims.
Pope Leo XIV Leads Torchlight Rosary Procession at Lourdes
Pope Leo XIV joined thousands of faithful in a torchlight Rosary procession at Lourdes, capping the third day of his France visit.
US-Canada trade war spills into protein aisle as whey tariffs bite
Whey is the latest casualty of the US-Canada trade war, with tariffs and import restrictions threatening protein powder supplies and prices on both sides of the border.
Oil Prices Climb Over 1% as Trump Rejects Iran Peace Deal
Crude prices rebounded more than 1% after US President Donald Trump rejected an Iranian peace deal aimed at resolving the conflict and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Floodwaters from Hurricane Nolo Recede in Naalehu, Hawaii
Floodwaters from Hurricane Nolo receded in Naalehu, Hawaii, on Sunday, revealing damage in a community still recovering from Hurricane Lala.