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Fed Chair Warsh stresses price stability, offers no signals on rate outlook

The US central bank raised its key rate by 25 basis points in September, defying US President Donald Trump's calls for cuts, as persistent inflation keeps further tightening on the table

Fed Chair Warsh stresses price stability, offers no signals on rate outlook
Updated On : 16 Oct 2026 | 1:37 PM IST

How Spain's housing crisis sparked nationwide protests and a snap election

Spain's housing crisis has sparked protests over soaring rents, evictions and holiday rentals. PM Pedro Sanchez has called a snap election for November 29 after parliament rejected housing measures

How Spain's housing crisis sparked nationwide protests and a snap election
Updated On : 16 Oct 2026 | 1:12 PM IST

G7 finance chiefs agree to launch exercises to tackle AI cyberattack risks

The plan follows an IMF warning that an AI-enabled cyberattack on a critical financial service could undermine confidence, prompting G7 policymakers to coordinate their responses

G7 finance chiefs agree to launch exercises to tackle AI cyberattack risks
Updated On : 16 Oct 2026 | 11:14 AM IST

Anti-India hate turning into violence: US lawmakers on temple shooting plot

A 19-year-old was arrested over an alleged plan to attack the Sri Venkateswara Temple in Aurora, as US lawmakers and advocacy groups warned of rising anti-Indian and anti-Hindu hatred

Anti-India hate turning into violence: US lawmakers on temple shooting plot
Updated On : 16 Oct 2026 | 10:54 AM IST

Magnitude 7.0 earthquake hits Russia's Kamchatka region, no tsunami threat

The earthquake struck at 9:05 am IST at a depth of 152 km, with its epicentre about 123 km southwest of Vilyuchinsk, according to seismic agencies

Magnitude 7.0 earthquake hits Russia's Kamchatka region, no tsunami threat
Updated On : 16 Oct 2026 | 10:34 AM IST

Tesla Roadster takes flight: Musk's new sports car flips, floats and stuns

Tesla has unveiled its redesigned Roadster with rocket thrusters, mid-air stunts and claimed 0-100 kmph acceleration in 0.81 seconds; the electric sports car is expected to launch in 2028

Tesla Roadster takes flight: Musk's new sports car flips, floats and stuns
Updated On : 16 Oct 2026 | 10:13 AM IST

US midterms 2026: What is at stake for Trump, Republicans and Democrats

All 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 35 of the 100 seats in the Senate are up for election; republicans currently control both chambers of Congress

US midterms 2026: What is at stake for Trump, Republicans and Democrats
Updated On : 16 Oct 2026 | 10:05 AM IST

US says Trump didn't order curbs on Ukraine's access to SpaceX's Starshield

The statement pushes back against Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's claim that Trump and Elon Musk restricted access to the satellite technology, affecting Ukraine's ability to intercept Russian drones

US says Trump didn't order curbs on Ukraine's access to SpaceX's Starshield
Updated On : 16 Oct 2026 | 9:50 AM IST

Musk gives $158 mn to GOP super PAC for Texas Senate race, filings show

Musk has donated more than $330 mn in the current US election cycle, leading political donors from both parties, with the latest contributions appearing to target the very expensive Texas Senate race

Musk gives $158 mn to GOP super PAC for Texas Senate race, filings show
Updated On : 16 Oct 2026 | 9:30 AM IST

Trump's deal with Russia fuels tensions in war he vowed to swiftly end

The Ukrainian president's defiant decision to continue attacking Russian refineries underscores President Trump's inability to end a war he had promised to resolve

Trump's deal with Russia fuels tensions in war he vowed to swiftly end
Updated On : 16 Oct 2026 | 9:19 AM IST

Manjit Singh Bedi brought back to US to face $600K fraud charges: FBI chief

FBI Director Kash Patel said Bedi, arrested in India in September, is among six suspects captured since the Most Wanted Fraudsters list was launched three months ago

Manjit Singh Bedi brought back to US to face $600K fraud charges: FBI chief
Updated On : 16 Oct 2026 | 9:09 AM IST

Hyundai to recall over 94,600 US vehicles over seat motor fire risk: NHTSA

The recall covers certain 2015-2016 Hyundai Genesis and 2017-2020 Genesis G80 models, with owners advised to park outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until repairs are completed

Hyundai to recall over 94,600 US vehicles over seat motor fire risk: NHTSA
Updated On : 16 Oct 2026 | 9:06 AM IST

Trump says he is talking to Russia and China about denuclearisation

Russia has the most stored nuclear ‌warheads followed by the United ​States and China, ​according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute

Trump says he is talking to Russia and China about denuclearisation
Updated On : 16 Oct 2026 | 8:36 AM IST

3 children, teacher killed in Oregon school shooting; shooter dead

The attacker, identified as a Bend resident, forced his way into the school by shooting at locked doors, police said

3 children, teacher killed in Oregon school shooting; shooter dead
Updated On : 16 Oct 2026 | 8:22 AM IST

Netflix names ex-Disney executive Rice as content chief as Bajaria departs

Rice will ‌oversee Netflix's content strategy ​from October 26, including ​series, films and live events across regions

Netflix names ex-Disney executive Rice as content chief as Bajaria departs
Updated On : 16 Oct 2026 | 8:09 AM IST

Oil edges down as investors weigh possible US sanctions on 'shadow fleet'

The International Energy Agency agreed to release over 20 million barrels of diesel to the market and any oil remaining from a record release of emergency reserves pledged in March to boost supply

Oil edges down as investors weigh possible US sanctions on 'shadow fleet'
Updated On : 16 Oct 2026 | 7:53 AM IST

India-US trade deal: 'Big items done', both sides close to pact, says Gor

US envoy Sergio Gor expresses confidence in finalising the India-US trade deal, saying key issues have been resolved

India-US trade deal: 'Big items done', both sides close to pact, says Gor
Updated On : 15 Oct 2026 | 11:54 PM IST

First tranche of India-US deal close to conclusion, says Piyush Goyal

India and the US are finalising the legal text of the first tranche of their trade deal, with New Delhi seeking a competitive tariff advantage before operationalising the agreement

First tranche of India-US deal close to conclusion, says Piyush Goyal
Updated On : 15 Oct 2026 | 11:39 PM IST

EU-GCC summit in Saudi Arabia postponed amid Houthi missile attacks

The EU and Gulf Cooperation Council have postponed their October 24 summit in Riyadh amid Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, with a new date yet to be announced.

EU-GCC summit in Saudi Arabia postponed amid Houthi missile attacks
Updated On : 15 Oct 2026 | 11:36 PM IST

Zelenskyy defies Trump's energy ceasefire call, orders Russia strikes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has ordered strikes on Russian oil refineries to resume amid tensions with Donald Trump over an energy ceasefire and restrictions on US intelligence support.

Zelenskyy defies Trump's energy ceasefire call, orders Russia strikes
Updated On : 15 Oct 2026 | 11:24 PM IST