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LNG Tanker Exits Hormuz for India for First Time Since War Began
A liquefied natural gas tanker carrying a shipment for India has exited the Strait of Hormuz, the first for the country from the Persian Gulf since the Iran war began months ago as the region’s exporters discreetly supply key buyers.
Romanian director Cristian Mungiu's 'Fjord' wins top prize at Cannes
Culture Romanian director Cristian Mungiu's 'Fjord' wins top prize at Cannes May 23, 20268:13 PM ET By Chandelis Duster Left to right: Tilda Swinton poses with Renate Reinsve, Cristian Mungiu — winner of the Palme d'Or for Fjord — and Sebastian Stan, during the awards ceremony at the 79th Cannes international film festival, in southern France, on Saturday. Andreea Alexandru/AP hide caption toggle caption Andreea Alexandru/AP Romanian director Cristian Mungiu took home the top prize at the 79th...
World’s Most Fervent Day Traders in Korea to Get Risky New Tools
The world’s best-performing yet most volatile market is set to debut its first ever single-stock leveraged exchange‑traded funds this week, tools that have the potential to amplify gains and losses.
East Africa wants to curb imports of used clothes. But it's not easy
East Africa wants to curb imports of used clothes. But it's not easy1 hour agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleWedaeli ChibelushiAnadolu via Getty ImagesGikomba in Nairobi is just one of many huge markets dedicated to worn clothing in East AfricaNot even heavy rain can keep shoppers away from Gikomba, a lively Kenyan market that stands as the largest open-air trading hub in East Africa.Sections of the site were waterlogged on the day the BBC visited, yet shoppers, some wearing rubber boots, st...
Manchesterism needs steel, not just services
To understand “Manchesterism”, Burnham’s book Head North is a good place to start. In it, he describes watching Boys from the Blackstuff, a 1980s BBC drama about life on the dole during the Thatcher years in Liverpool. He recalls the impact it had on his mother, who had tears streaming down her face as they watched an old docker on the show reminisce about the former glory of the Liverpool seafront. For Burnham, the show “remains one of the most powerful depictions ever made of the desperation a...
AI Automation Creates More Expert Work Not Less
AI doesn't replace expert knowledge workers - it multiplies demand for them. The self-reinforcing cycle behind the paradox: AI trains on recorded human competence, making rare skills cheap and widely available. That floods the market with same-looking output, which drives demand for the human judgment needed to frame, review, and differentiate. Experts then set new task frames that AI climbs, and the cycle resets.
5-nation tour pacts to drive job growth: PM Modi
NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi said on Saturday that agreements yielded by his recent five-nation tour will unlock "new doors of new economy" for the youth, emphasising that India's presence in fields of clean energy, critical minerals and sustainable development will receive a boost due to tie-ups with these countries.
Unions plot worst ever school strikes: Mail on Sunday uncovers 'war plan' to exploit Labour law change and cripple education system with national walkout
Unions plot worst ever school strikes: Mail on Sunday uncovers 'war plan' to exploit Labour law change and cripple education system with national walkoutSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy ELEANOR HARDING and JULIE HENRY Published: 22:02, 23 May 2026 | Updated: 22:02, 23 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Labour 'letting blue badge cheat numbers rocket' as motorists using disabled free parking pass soars by up to 600 per cent in some areas
Labour 'letting blue badge cheat numbers rocket' as motorists using disabled free parking pass soars by up to 600 per cent in some areasSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy GABRIEL MILLARD-CLOTHIER, POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 22:00, 23 May 2026 | Updated: 22:00, 23 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Fuel prices up 3rd time in 10 days, PSUs losing Rs 13/litre on petrol, Rs 38 on diesel
NEW DELHI: Public sector oil companies increased petrol and diesel prices by nearly 90 paise per litre on Saturday, the third hike since May 15, as they sought to partly offset mounting losses from selling fuels below market rates amid a sharp rise in global crude prices due to supply concerns.
Amid fuel price hikes, states urged to cut VAT
NEW DELHI: The increase in pump prices by around Rs 5 a litre is only a dent to under-recovery given that oil companies are still losing Rs 13 a litre on petrol and Rs 38 on diesel, without factoring in taxes, resulting in heightened pressure on the states to lower VAT, which is as high as 30% in some of the states.
SolarSquare in talks to raise up to $60M as India’s rooftop solar market draws major VC interest
SolarSquare, an Indian rooftop solar startup that helps households and housing societies adopt solar power, is in advanced talks to raise fresh capital after securing India’s largest solar venture investment in December 2024, TechCrunch has learned. B Capital and Lightspeed Venture Partners are set to co-lead the Series C round, which could value SolarSquare at between $450 million and $500 million and bring in $55 million to $60 million in new investment, according to multiple people familiar w...
More War-Driven Inflation Seen in Fed’s Favored Gauge
The Federal Reserve’s favored top-line inflation gauge is rapidly approaching 4% as a war-driven spike in energy costs generates unease that price pressures will broaden.
US pushes Mauritius down to become 2nd largest source of FDI
NEW DELHI: The US has emerged as the second largest source of foreign direct investment into India during the last financial year, overtaking Mauritius.
Scrap tax on overtime hours, says Reform UK
Scrap tax on overtime hours, says Reform UKJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleKate Whannelpolitical reporterGetty ImagesIncome tax on overtime above a 40-hour week should be scrapped for workers earning less than £75,000, Reform UK has said. The party estimates what it is calling a "hard work bonus" would save a full time nurse working six hours of overtime each week more than £1,300 a year. Reform said the policy would cost £5bn a year and could be paid for through its plans to make cut...
Hungary’s New Premier Warns Predecessor Left Budget ‘Skeletons’
Hungary’s new Prime Minister Peter Magyar said he was hoping for economic growth of about 2% this year but put voters on notice that the state of public finances left by his predecessor made it impossible to make firm forecasts.
You have a credit freeze. It still isn’t enough
Credit freezes have been free at Equifax, Experian and TransUnion since 2018. They are built to block one of the most common forms of identity fraud: new credit applications opened in your name. But the latest numbers show why a freeze cannot be your only line of defense. Javelin Strategy & Research's 2026 Identity Fraud Study found that traditional identity fraud losses reached $27.3 billion last year, affecting 18 million victims. New-account fraud saw the sharpest rise, with victims jumping 3...
Three Mistakes Brands Make In The Age Of AI Driven E-Commerce
InnovationAIThree Mistakes Brands Make In The Age Of AI Driven E-CommerceByLutz Finger,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. AI leader & Cornell faculty; serial entrepreneur; ex-Google/LinkedInFollow AuthorMay 23, 2026, 02:26pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.AI is changing Online ShoppinggettyFor thirty years, online retail looked the same: a search box, a grid o...
SNP's anxiety benefits costing hard-working Scots £1,000 a minute
SNP’s anxiety benefits costing hard-working Scots £1,000 a minuteClick here to visit the Scotland home page for the latest news and sport See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy HANNAH RODGER, SCOTTISH CHIEF REPORTER Published: 19:04, 23 May 2026 | Updated: 19:04, 23 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Delivery Hero reveals Uber takeover bid at €10bn valuation
German food group has also been approached by rival DoorDash, people familiar with the situation said