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Bericht: Trump erwägt riskanten Besitz von Kharg-Insel, um Iran zum Öffnen des Hormuz-Streits zu zwingen

Die Trump-Regierung erwägt, die Kharg-Insel zu besetzen, um den Iran zu zwingen, den Hormuz-Streit zu öffnen, was die Spannungen in…

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AP to Operationalize Tribal Multi-Specialty Hospitals by Year-End

AP to Operationalize Tribal Multi-Specialty Hospitals by Year-End

Andhra Pradesh Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav told the state assembly that multi-specialty hospitals in five tribal areas will become operational by December. The facilities in Seethampeta, Parvathipuram, Dornala, Rampachodavaram and Buttayagudem will roll out in phases.

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Chinese 'Aunties' Fuel 29% Gold Buying Surge in 2025

Chinese ‘Aunties’ Fuel 29% Gold Buying Surge in 2025

Small-scale investors in China snapped up 444 metric tons of gold bars and coins last year, a 29% jump from 2024 that claimed nearly one-third of global purchases. Middle-aged women known as 'aunties' led the charge amid economic woes and slim investment picks.

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AI's Breakneck Speed Reshapes Global Economies and Jobs

AI’s Breakneck Speed Reshapes Global Economies and Jobs

Artificial intelligence's rapid acceleration threatens to upend businesses, jobs and entire economies faster than societies can adapt. Leaders at this week's Global AI Summit in Delhi grappled with the technology's disruptive power amid warnings of an impending storm.

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Ghana's BoG and SEC Order Crypto Billboards Down in 48 Hours

Ghana’s BoG and SEC Order Crypto Billboards Down in 48 Hours

Ghana's Bank of Ghana and Securities and Exchange Commission ordered all virtual asset service providers to remove billboards and public ads for cryptocurrencies and stablecoins within 48 hours. The joint directive, issued February 20, 2026, threatens severe sanctions for noncompliance.

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Jharkhand, Bihar, Chhattisgarh Kabaddi Bodies Sanction JBC League for 2026

Jharkhand, Bihar, Chhattisgarh Kabaddi Bodies Sanction JBC League for 2026

Three state kabaddi associations affiliated with India's Amateur Kabaddi Federation have approved the JBC Kabaddi League, a new tournament set for the first half of 2026. The inaugural season will pit five teams from Jharkhand, Bihar and Chhattisgarh against each other.

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ICC Allows Duterte to Skip Feb. 23 Confirmation Hearing

ICC Allows Duterte to Skip Feb. 23 Confirmation Hearing

The International Criminal Court has approved former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's request to miss his confirmation hearing set for February 23. Pre-Trial Chamber I ruled Friday that the session will go ahead as planned without him.

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Michigan Apparel Owner Braces for Trump's New 10% Global Tariff

Michigan Apparel Owner Braces for Trump’s New 10% Global Tariff

A Birmingham, Michigan, apparel business owner faces fresh uncertainty after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down most of President Donald Trump's tariffs Friday, prompting him to impose a new 10% global tariff effective Monday for 150 days.

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Philips CEO: AI Boosts Diagnostics Without New Investment

Philips CEO: AI Boosts Diagnostics Without New Investment

Artificial intelligence can double global diagnostic capacity through software upgrades alone, without requiring fresh capital spending, Royal Philips CEO Roy Jakobs said. Speaking in Bengaluru after the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Jakobs highlighted India's pivotal role in this shift.

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India AIFs to Hit Rs 455 Lakh Crore by 2030, Outpacing Markets

India AIFs to Hit Rs 455 Lakh Crore by 2030, Outpacing Markets

India's alternative investment funds are set to drive the managed investments industry to Rs 455 lakh crore by March 2030, more than doubling from Rs 212 lakh crore in March 2025, according to a Crisil report. AIFs have consistently beaten public market benchmarks and are projected to grow at 25 percent annually over the next five years.

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NYSNA Calls Snap Vote on New Deal for Striking NewYork-Presbyterian Nurses

NYSNA Calls Snap Vote on New Deal for Striking NewYork-Presbyterian Nurses

The New York State Nurses Association announced a second tentative contract Friday for 4,200 striking nurses at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital after six weeks on the picket line. The union scheduled an immediate ratification vote without releasing details of the agreement.

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21 Families Displaced 6 Days After Centreville Gas Explosion

21 Families Displaced 6 Days After Centreville Gas Explosion

Twenty-one families in Centreville, Virginia, remain displaced six days after a natural gas explosion destroyed a home, with crews still hunting for the leak's source. Residents like Kim Rogers and Cami Minks have taken up temporary residence at the Hyatt Place in Chantilly, footing the bill for hotel stays and restaurant meals.

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