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2026 World Cup drives $3.5 billion economic boost in New York-New Jersey
The 2026 FIFA World Cup generated $3.5 billion in total economic output for the New York and New Jersey region, surpassing the initial projection of $3.3 b…
26 Aug, 07:28 pm IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 2 min
German firms report rising cyber threat from foreign intelligence services
German companies have reported an increase in cyber threats originating from foreign intelligence services, according to a recent study.
26 Aug, 03:29 pm IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 2 min
Most US states require under $100K income for one-parent stay-at-home lifestyle
New research from financial advisory software SmartAsset reveals that in most U.S.
26 Aug, 03:28 pm IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 2 min
Deloitte estimates lunar economy could reach $566 billion by 2050
Deloitte released a report projecting the lunar economy could generate between $343 billion and $566 billion by 2050, with potential to exceed $1.1 trillion if growth accelerates.
26 Aug, 03:28 pm IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 2 min
Tech workers limit kids’ social media use amid digital privacy concerns
Many tech employees are restricting their children’s access to social media and smartphones, reflecting growing concerns about digital privacy and mental health.
26 Aug, 03:28 pm IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 1 min
Creator economy valued at $500 billion faces burnout among artists
The creator economy is projected to reach a valuation of $500 billion, but many content creators are experiencing burnout and a sense of entrapment despite…
26 Aug, 05:28 am IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 2 min
SpaceX to build $100 billion Starbase spaceport in Louisiana
SpaceX announced plans to construct a second Starbase spaceport in Louisiana, with an estimated investment of $100 billion.
26 Aug, 01:28 am IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 1 min
Apple launches faster Mac mini and Mac Studio to boost AI capabilities
Apple has introduced upgraded versions of its Mac mini and Mac Studio computers, featuring faster processors designed to enhance artificial intelligence (AI) workloads.
25 Aug, 09:29 pm IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 2 min
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg buys 196-year-old gothic castle in Ireland
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, and his wife Priscilla Chan have purchased Strancally Castle, a 196-year-old gothic mansion in Waterford, Ireland, for an est…
25 Aug, 09:28 pm IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 2 min
Taiwan's TAIEX index jumps 54.55% in 2026 amid chip stock rally
Taiwan's benchmark stock index, the TAIEX, surged 54.55% in 2026, driven primarily by gains in chip stocks, according to livemint.com.
25 Aug, 07:31 pm IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 2 min
YouTube raises Premium subscription prices outside the US from September
YouTube is increasing the price of its Premium subscription plans in several international markets starting from subscribers’ next billing dates on or after September 23, 2026.
25 Aug, 07:29 pm IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 2 min
Donald Trump invested up to $50,000 in Elon Musk's SpaceX in June
U.S. President Donald Trump invested between $15,001 and $50,000 in Elon Musk's SpaceX on June 23, according to a financial disclosure signed on August 12…
25 Aug, 07:29 am IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 2 min
US dollar rises after Iran sanctions and new tariffs on Canada
The US dollar strengthened on Monday following the announcement of expanded sanctions on Iran and new tariffs on Canadian goods.
25 Aug, 03:28 am IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 2 min
Kunal Nayyar shares work-life balance mantra amid $45 million net worth
Kunal Nayyar, known for his role as Rajesh Koothrappali on The Big Bang Theory, has an estimated net worth of $45 million.
24 Aug, 05:28 pm IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 2 min
Alibaba raises $10.2 billion in share placement to fund AI development
Alibaba Group raised $10.2 billion through a share placement in Hong Kong to finance its AI-related projects, the company announced on Sunday.
24 Aug, 09:28 am IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 1 min
Alibaba launches $10.2 billion share sale to boost AI capabilities
Alibaba Group Holding launched a new share issue worth HK$80 billion (₹95,000 crore or US$10.2 billion) in Hong Kong on Sunday, with all proceeds dedicated…
23 Aug, 07:28 pm IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 2 min
Trump administration imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods including whisky and dairy
The Trump administration implemented new tariffs of 50% on a range of Canadian products starting at 12:01 am on Saturday.
22 Aug, 11:28 pm IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 2 min
Iran shifts to offensive war doctrine amid US tensions
Iran has announced a shift in its military doctrine from defensive to offensive, according to Army spokesman Brig. Gen. Mohammad Akraminia.
22 Aug, 05:28 pm IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 2 min
Luxury sales in China fall over 10% amid offshore wealth tax push
Sales at the 25 largest luxury brands in China fell more than 10% in July, marking a sharper decline than in June, according to data from three research firms cited by Bloomberg.
22 Aug, 01:28 pm IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 2 min
Dutch regulator fines Uber $966 million for automated driver suspensions
The Dutch data protection authority has fined Uber 900 million euros ($966 million) for using automated systems to suspend drivers without proper human oversight.
22 Aug, 09:28 am IST