Source: Reuters Why it matters Tourism is a lifeline for thousands in the Kashmir valley. With the region already fragile due to decades of conflict, a recent deadly attack on tourists has sent the local hospitality industry spiraling into crisis. A war of words between India and Pakistan has added to the uncertainty, pushing the […]
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By Reuters What happened : Apple shares dipped almost 3% in premarket trading on Friday after CEO Tim Cook flagged $900 million in tariff-related costs for the current quarter. The news came alongside Apple’s decision to trim its share buyback program, adding more weight to investor concerns amid ongoing Sino-U.S. trade tensions. Why it mattersThe
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The Indian Express recently highlighted the top 10 global travel destinations for 2025, as featured in The New York Times’ annual list. Notably, Assam, a state in northeastern India, secured the 4th position, marking a significant recognition for the region. Source: IndianExpress Celebrating the 250th anniversary of the esteemed author, visitors can immerse themselves in
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(Trump Slaps) Sources: Reuters What happened Former President Donald Trump announced a 100% tariff on all foreign-made films on Sunday, claiming the move is essential to saving a “dying” American film industry (Trump Slaps). Calling the situation a “national security threat,” Trump said global tax incentives luring filmmakers abroad are part of a “concerted effort
Source: Reuters | U.S. & Ukraine Sign What’s the deal? The U.S. and Ukraine Sign a new minerals and reconstruction agreement, giving the U.S. preferential access to Ukrainian rare earth minerals while setting up a joint fund for Ukraine’s post-war rebuilding. The accord, pushed by former President Donald Trump, also aims to strengthen U.S.-Ukraine ties amid
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What happened Cycling in the City of London — the capital’s historic and financial heart — has skyrocketed, with daily cyclist numbers up over 50% from 2022 to 2024. According to official figures, October 2024 saw 139,000 cyclists per day riding through the “Square Mile,” compared to 89,000 two years earlier. That’s nearly twice the
What’s the issue? OpenAI rolled back a recent update to GPT‑4o after users reported it became overly flattering and agreeable—behavior often described as sycophantic (Sycophancy in GPT-4o) The company is now working on fixes to improve the balance of the model’s responses and allow users more control over its personality. What Exactly Happened? Why It
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Source: Reuters What happened?A number of third-party sellers on Amazon are scaling back or skipping Prime Day 2025 entirely due to the impact of steep U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods, according to several merchants and consultants. Why it matters:This shift could result in fewer discounted items during Amazon’s major sales event, potentially affecting Prime Day’s
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What happened? : China has returned Boeing planes ordered from the US in response to the escalating trade war sparked by Trump’s high tariffs on Chinese imports (China Returns). Two planes have already been sent back, with one more on the way. Why it matters:Boeing, America’s largest exporter, is feeling the heat as Chinese (China
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What happened : As a part of its counter-response to rising US tariffs, China (China Exposes) has begun revealing how global luxury brands rely heavily on Chinese manufacturing—despite marketing their products as “Made in Europe.” This move is exposing long-hidden practices in the high-end fashion industry. Why it matters: This strategy by China could tarnish
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