Oil prices declined on Thursday as traders weighed the possibility of fresh diplomatic developments between the US and Iran against the risk of further supply disruptions from escalating attacks in the Middle East.Brent crude fell by $0.85, or 0.74%, to $114.50 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) dropped $0.91, or 0.89%, to $101.90….
Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina (Image: REUTERS) Elena Rybakina has added another milestone to an outstanding 2026 season, securing the year-end world No. 1 ranking for the first time in her career after defeating compatriot Yulia Putintseva in the second round of the Pan Pacific Open on Thursday.The Kazakh eased past Putintseva 6-2, 6-3 at the WTA…
Parts of the world experience impacts of El Niño differently. The same broad climate phenomenon can contribute to drought in one region and unusually heavy rain in another. Many people expected El Niño to become a major factor later in the year, particularly as it strengthened towards the winter months.But signs of the phenomenon had…
SSC CPO result 2026 out: How to check Delhi Police and CAPF Sub-Inspector results SSC CPO PET PST result 2026: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has declared the Physical Endurance Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST) results for the Central Police Organisation (CPO) Examination 2025 on October 29, 2026. Candidates who appeared for the…
George Michael’s iconic guitar from his 1987 ‘Faith’ music video sold for £234,000 at auction. (Photo: Instagram) George Michael’s iconic guitar from his 1987 hit ‘Faith’ music video has sold for £234,000 at auction, amid a family dispute over the sale of the late singer’s personal memorabilia. The instrument was among 32 lots from the…
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Kia India has launched the Syros EV with prices starting at Rs 13.49 lakh, ex-showroom. The Syros EV will go on sale across Kia dealerships in India from July 30.The Syros EV is available with two battery pack options. The entry-level 42 kWh version is priced from Rs 13.49 lakh, while the larger 51.4 kWh…
Microsoft discontinues Surface Duo smartphones but files a patent for a new foldable device with a single hinge system called ‘spine cover plate’. The design aims to eliminate the hinge crease and reduce the device’s thickness while offering added benefits and durability. However, its practicality remains uncertain. Microsoft did not get the success it was…
File photo: Jammu and Kashmir high court SRINAGAR: In a setback to J&K govt, the high court (HC) of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh Thursday struck down the 2010 Water Resources Act, ruling that water usage charges levied on hydropower projects amounted to a tax on electricity generation, a subject beyond the erstwhile state legislature’s…
A man buried beneath a hearth in southeastern Spain nearly 3,700 years ago may have been subjected to a ritual intended to suppress supernatural forces rather than simply punish or humiliate him, according to a new archaeological study. The man’s face was positioned just one centimetre below the floor of a large hall, while a…
