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Tech in focus as stock markets retreat; oil surges
Technology firms led losses across stocks markets Tuesday on growing fears about the AI investment boom ahead of crunch earnings from the key sector.
UN says 19 mn Afghans facing acute food insecurity by April
The number of people facing acute food insecurity in Afghanistan is set to rise above 19 million during the forthcoming winter season, the United Nations warned on Tuesday.
Rubio lands in India for 'trade diplomacy'
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in India on Tuesday, his second official visit to the country this year, as he pursues an Asian tour blending diplomacy and trade.
Canada awaits result in Alberta independence vote
Canada was waiting Monday for the results of a vote on whether the oil-rich province of Alberta wants a binding independence referendum, following a divisive campaign that tested national unity.
Middle East fuel crunch drives solar push in tiny Fiji
Power cables weave through palm trees high above Fiji's Rukurukulevu Village, linking residents to the national grid and a select few to solar panels.
Lula or Bolsonaro's son? Brazil makes a final choice
A presidential runoff between Brazil's incumbent leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his right-wing challenger Flavio Bolsonaro will decide the fate of Latin America's largest democracy on Sunday.
Ukraine races to secure energy supplies ahead of winter
Hardly a day goes by now in Ukraine without news of another Russian air strike on the country's energy sector, causing widespread blackouts, including in the capital, Kyiv.
EU unveils strategy to boost Arctic presence
The EU is to unveil plans to bolster its foothold in the Arctic Tuesday, as it grapples with pressure from Russia and the United States in the key strategic region.
US judge orders Saudi engineer held in OpenAI case
A former OpenAI employee accused of planting a recording device at the company's San Francisco offices was ordered held without bail Monday after a federal judge deemed him a flight risk.
European stocks fall on unrest in France as Nasdaq bounces
Paris and Milan equities led a retreat across European stock markets Monday as escalating violence across France and street clashes in Italy's financial capital fueled concerns over elevated debt.
The young lawmaker making Brazil's Lula 'king of the selfie'
Newly elected lawmaker Ana Elisa Santos, born during Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's first term, is now helping him draw up a social media master plan to nab a fourth mandate.
US wants to be 'strong partner' for central Asia: Rubio
The United States wishes to be a "strong partner" for central Asia, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday, as he pushed for greater access for American companies during talks with regional leaders.
Oil-rich Alberta votes on Canada breakup
Canada's province of Alberta votes Monday on whether to hold a binding referendum on splitting from the country, with Prime Minister Mark Carney warning a separatist win would trigger crippling uncertainty during a crisis in US relations.
Putin, Xi and Trump could meet at APEC summit: Kremlin
The Russian, Chinese and US presidents, Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping and Donald Trump, could potentially meet at an upcoming Asia-Pacific summit in China, the Kremlin said on Monday.
Asian tech stocks mixed after Wall St losses, eyes on earnings
Asian stocks were mixed Monday following a Wall Street selloff fuelled by growing worries over the AI investment boom, though bargain-buying ahead of upcoming earnings provided some support.
Asian stocks start week on back foot, tracking tech-led Wall St losses
Asian stocks mostly fell Monday as traders tracked a tech-heavy selloff on Wall Street that was fuelled by growing worries over the AI investment boom.
China growth narrowly beats forecasts
China's economy grew slightly more than expected in the third quarter, but Monday's figures still came in at the lower end of the government's full-year target, as the global energy shock and weak domestic demand counter surging exports.
Rubio seeks to strengthen US foothold in Central Asia
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio launches into talks on Monday with key Central Asian states before heading to India on a tour to a region with vast natural resources and China as a key competitor.
OxyDew Analyzer: One Compact Instrument, Two Critical Gas Measurements
Brings proven Ntron oxygen and Michell dew-point sensors together in one turnkey instrument for accurate, low-drift measurement
Macron denounces 'unbridled' violence as France hit by new clashes
President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday slammed the "unbridled" violence that erupted in cost-of-living protests across France, as police battled protesters and looters in new clashes in Paris.
'Street Fighter' wins N. America box office, buzzy doc stuns in 2nd
Paramount's action film "Street Fighter" karate-chopped the competition this weekend with a $31 million debut at the North American box office, industry estimates showed Sunday.
Tata Trusts plans network of 40 to 50 not-for-profit hospitals
Tata Trusts is working toward a network of 40 to 50 not-for-profit general hospitals where revenue from paying patients would help finance care for those unable to pay.
Bajaj Finance set to report second-quarter results on October 19
Bajaj Finance will announce its second-quarter results on Monday, October 19, with investors watching profit growth, asset quality, margins and management guidance.
Cyient DLM drops 12% as margin concerns overshadow quarterly growth
Cyient DLM shares fell 12.24% after quarterly results as investors focused on weaker operating margins, investment costs and divergent brokerage assessments.
Indian petrol and diesel prices remain unchanged on October 18
Petrol and diesel prices stayed unchanged across major Indian cities on October 18, with oil-marketing companies announcing no revisions.
Bandhan Financial weighs health-insurance entry after acquisitions settle
Bandhan Financial Services plans to consider entering health insurance after stabilising its recently acquired mutual-fund and life-insurance businesses.
PNB expects festive demand to add up to two points to quarterly credit growth
Punjab National Bank expects festive demand and growth in retail, agriculture and small-business lending to add as much as two percentage points to credit expansion in the current quarter.
Debt recovery lessons after derivatives losses and repeated borrowing
A personal account of losses in futures and options trading outlines how repeated borrowing deepened a debt crisis and why recovery required a structured repayment plan rather than further trades.
Premium products and financing drive Navratri appliance demand
Appliance makers and retailers reported strong Navratri demand, with premium products and instalment financing supporting sales despite inflationary pressure.
Diesel shortage raises petroleum share of India’s exports to three-year high
A global diesel shortage helped petroleum products reach their highest share of India’s gross exports in three years during the second quarter of the 2026-27 financial year.
India’s services surplus narrows as import growth overtakes exports
India’s services-trade surplus is coming under pressure because imports are rising faster than exports, according to an ICICI Bank analysis of provisional data.
Moody’s lifts OYO parent Prism outlook to positive before planned IPO
Moody’s Ratings changed the outlook on OYO parent Prism from stable to positive while retaining its B2 corporate family rating ahead of a proposed public offering.