The Trump administration says its blockade is narrowly tailored and not targeting civilians, which would be an illegal act of war. But some experts say seizing sanctioned oil tied to leader Nicolas Maduro could provoke a military response from Venezuela, engaging American forces in a new level of conflict that goes beyond their attacks on alleged drug boats.
The company said the satellite, one of nearly 10,000 in space for its broadband internet network, quickly fell four kilometers in altitude, suggesting some kind of explosion occurred on board.
Responding to a question about reports that Beijing had issued some of the licenses for European firms, a ministry spokesperson said applications had been approved but did not specifically mention Europe.
An act of Congress has mandated that the Trump administration release troves of Epstein-related documents -- from grand jury records to FBI files and internal Justice Department discussions -- by Friday, after months of the Trump administration promising and not delivering transparency, according to CNN.
Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works stock will trade ex-split on December 22, 2025. Investors must buy shares by December 19 to benefit from the stock split. The company is subdividing its shares in a 1:2 ratio. Each Rs 10 share will become two Rs 5 shares. Ace investor Ashish Kacholia holds a significant stake in the company.
Asian markets rebounded, mirroring Wall Street's tech surge, as investors anticipate a Bank of Japan rate hike. U.S. inflation slowed to 2.7%, though analysts caution about data distortions. Central banks in Europe and Britain signaled a more cautious approach to future rate cuts, impacting currency and bond markets.
Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Dhaka after the death of Sharif Osman Hadi, 32, was announced, to demand that his killers be arrested. Several buildings in the capital, including those housing the country's two leading newspapers, were set on fire, according to authorities, with staff trapped inside.
Anupam Rasayan's stock surged following its $150 million acquisition of US-based Jayhawk Fine Chemicals. This strategic move grants Anupam a US manufacturing presence, enhancing its global CDMO capabilities and polymer portfolio. The deal, funded through internal accruals and structured equity, is expected to be EPS accretive from day one and significantly boost US export share.
Starting Friday, the Chicago Transit Authority Chicago police will would boost the number of officers patrolling in response to a threat from President Trump.
