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The Senate overwhelmingly approved a punishing Russian sanctions package Friday, the result of a yearlong campaign by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham to reinforce US support for Ukraine and try to force President Vladimir Putin’s hand as the grinding war drags on. The bipartisan legislation, which passed 86-11, would penalise countries that continue to buy

Alibaba plans to seek a share of revenue from major commercial users of its upcoming Qwen open-source AI model, signalling a shift towards monetising open AI models while expanding its global AI strategy. By Reuters  August 7, 2026, 11:05:20 AM IST (Published) 4 Min Read Chinese technology giant Alibaba plans to ask major users of

The controversy began after California Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation last year making Diwali the state's 12th recognised holiday. By CNBCTV18.com  August 6, 2026, 10:07:33 AM IST (Published) 3 Min Read Diwali is celebrated by millions across the world as a festival symbolising the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. Families mark

Princess Eugenie has given birth to her first daughter and third child in Lisbon, Portugal. Buckingham Palace confirmed the baby girl's arrival, marking another addition to the British royal family. By AP  August 5, 2026, 8:56:05 AM IST (Published) 1 Min Read Britain's Princess Eugenie has given birth to a baby girl, her third child

Japan has called for an urgent military build-up, citing rising security threats from China, North Korea and Russia. Its latest defence white paper also flags deeper military cooperation among regional rivals. By AFP  August 4, 2026, 8:57:03 AM IST (Published) 2 Min Read Japan needs to boost its military with a "sense of urgency and

For the first time in more than a century, a total solar eclipse is coming to mainland Spain with an even longer encore next summer. Toss in a crescendoing meteor shower and a six-planet parade on the same day, and the heavens will be overflowing with awe. Daytime darkness will descend Aug. 12 across the

Iran warned the US this weekend against any “adventurous action” and said it would retaliate decisively if American forces followed through on Trump’s threats of fresh attacks on Iranian targets. By Reuters  August 2, 2026, 8:41:10 AM IST (Published) 4 Min Read US President Donald Trump said late on Saturday, August 2, he would hold

FIFA President Gianni Infantino dropped his plan to sell World Cup profits to private equity after widespread opposition from soccer bodies and the resignation of a senior adviser. By AP  August 1, 2026, 9:21:24 AM IST (Published) 3 Min Read FIFA President Gianni Infantino is abandoning his divisive plan to sell World Cup profits to

US Q2 GDP grew 1.5%, below expectations, but consumer spending rose. Inflation remains above Fed's 2% target. By AP  July 31, 2026, 9:26:45 AM IST (Published) 3 Min Read The US economy expanded at a sluggish 1.5% pace from April through June as rising imports weighed on growth, yet consumers continued to spend. And the

Russia charges Telegram founder Durov with aiding terrorism, he gives Moscow the finger Russia said on Wednesday it had charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov with facilitating terrorist activity, alleging that his hugely popular messaging app was being used by Ukrainian spies to organise attacks inside Russia. By Reuters  July 30, 2026, 9:21:33 AM IST (Published)