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Global Markets & Equities 08 Oct 2026, 11:47 PM IST

American Express Unveils Its Largest Centurion Lounge Expansion Yet in Houston, London and Philadelphia

American Express is accelerating a major global upgrade of its Centurion Lounge network, announcing new openings and expansions in Houston, London and Philadelphia, alongside a supersized Newark project. The move underscores how premium travel amenities remain a strategic battleground for card issuers competing for affluent customers and higher-spending travelers.

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World Politics & Diplomacy06 Oct 2026, 12:47 AM IST

French Teen Arrested After Video Shows Woman Set Ablaze in Protest Violence

A 15-year-old boy has been arrested in France after video circulated online appearing to show him using an improvised flamethrower to blast fire into a woman’s face during student protest unrest. The incident has intensified scrutiny of the violence surrounding the demonstrations and the speed at which graphic footage can shape public outrage before investigators establish the full facts.

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World Politics & Diplomacy04 Oct 2026, 09:46 AM IST

ISW Says Russia’s Ukraine War Is Settling Into a Long, Attritional Contest

The Institute for the Study of War’s latest assessment portrays Russia’s campaign in Ukraine as increasingly defined by endurance rather than decisive battlefield gains. The analysis underscores a conflict in which Moscow is still pursuing pressure across multiple fronts, while Kyiv and its partners face a war that shows few signs of a near-term political or military resolution.

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Global Markets & Equities03 Oct 2026, 03:18 PM IST

Philadelphia Becomes First City Council to Formally Back Starbucks Workers United Boycott

Philadelphia City Council has become the first municipal body to formally support a boycott of Starbucks backed by Starbucks Workers United, escalating a labor dispute that has increasingly spilled into public and political arenas. The move adds symbolic pressure on the coffee chain at a time when organized labor is seeking broader leverage over wages, staffing, and bargaining conditions.

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Global Markets & EquitiesJust now (09:17 PM IST)

G7 to Release Up to 100 Million Barrels of Diesel and Crude as Fuel Prices Surge

The Group of Seven nations are preparing to release as much as 100 million barrels of diesel and crude oil from strategic reserves over the next four months, according to reporting cited by NBC News and other outlets. The move is aimed at easing a tightening fuel market that has pushed prices higher and intensified pressure on governments already grappling with inflation and supply disruptions.

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Defence, Intelligence & AerospaceJust now (05:04 PM IST)

Army Names Five Winners in xTechHumanoid Push to Test Military Uses for Humanoid Robots

The U.S. Army has selected five companies as winners of its xTechHumanoid competition, advancing an effort to assess whether commercial humanoid robotics can support future military operations. The program reflects growing Pentagon interest in systems that can operate in complex human environments, while also underscoring the technical and ethical hurdles that remain before humanoids can be fielded at scale.

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Global Economy & Central BanksJust now (11:24 AM IST)

LeBron James Effect Already Lifts 76ers Ticket, Merchandise Demand

LeBron James is already generating measurable commercial momentum for the Philadelphia 76ers, with early signs of stronger ticket demand, merchandise sales and sponsor interest rippling through the team’s business ecosystem. The effect is extending beyond the arena, giving Philadelphia a broader economic lift through hospitality, retail and game-day spending.

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Global Economy & Central BanksJust now (07:55 AM IST)

LeBron James Effect Already Lifts 76ers Ticket, Merchandise Demand

LeBron James is already generating measurable commercial momentum around the Philadelphia 76ers, with early demand showing up in ticket interest, merchandise sales and broader sponsorship attention. The financial spillover is extending beyond the arena, giving Philadelphia a short-term boost in consumer activity and media visibility tied to one of basketball’s most powerful brands.

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