CNBC Daily Open: The Trump movie thriller no one wants to watch
Out of all the tariff actions U.S. President Donald Trump has announced, the 100% levy on movies produced outside the U.S. ranks as one of the most bizarre.
Day: May 6, 2025
DoorDash agrees to buy UK-based food delivery company Deliveroo in a £2.9B deal (Financial Times)
Financial Times:
DoorDash agrees to buy UK-based food delivery company Deliveroo in a £2.9B deal — Takeover comes after UK company has struggled since going public four years ago — DoorDash has agreed to buy …
Open Document Format Turns 20
The Open Document Format reached its 20th anniversary on May 1, marking two decades since OASIS approved the XML-based standard originally developed by Sun Microsystems from StarOffice code. Even as the format has seen adoption by several governments i…
No Takers For Pakistan’s ‘False-Flag’ Allegation On Pahalgam Attack At UNSC Session, Tough Questions Posed
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) convened an informal, closed-door session on Monday, May 5, 2025, at Pakistan’s request, to deliberate on the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan following the deadly Pahalgam terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir. The attack, which occurred on April 22, claimed the lives of 26 people, mostly tourists, and has significantly heightened
After Baglihar, India May Halt Water Flow From Kishanganga Dam: Will Pakistan Run Dry?
Kishanganga Dam during the construction phase along the Kishanganga riverIndia is increasing pressure on Pakistan in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack. After suspending the Indus Waters Treaty, New Delhi has started cutting off water flow from rivers to Pakistan. Here’s what is happeningIndia is mounting pressure on Pakistan as it mourns the loss of 26 lives, mostly tourists, in a terror
Gaganyaan Faces Further Delay, Now Aiming For Early 2027 Launch Window
India’s first human spaceflight mission, Gaganyaan, has been postponed once again, with the crewed launch now targeted for the first quarter of 2027-almost five years later than the original 2022 goal announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2018.This delay reflects the immense technological challenges and unforeseen disruptions, notably the Covid-19 pandemic, which hampered astronaut
Inside the Met Gala: Under a petal-filled sky, guests honor Black style, hail a ‘monumental night’
Once inside the Met Gala Monday evening, guests passed under a slew of flower petals suspended from the ceiling.
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Says Defence ‘In Strong Hands’ After Missile Test
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif declared the country’s defence "in strong hands" following a second missile test conducted by the military amid escalating tensions with India.The announcement came on Monday after the successful training launch of a surface-to-surface ballistic missile from the Fatah series, with a reported range of 120 kilometres, as part of Exercise Indus. The launch
Marco Fiori: ‘I’d like Premuda to have 25 to 30 ships’ in dry and tankers
Italian shipping veteran explains the thinking behind management buyout
Haryana Cabinet Approves Major Benefits For Agniveers and Families of Martyrs With ₹1 Crore Grant
The Haryana Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, has approved a significant policy decision to grant an ex-gratia payment of ₹1 crore to the next of kin of martyred Agniveers from the state. This move extends the existing benefit-previously available to families of battle casualties in the defence and paramilitary forces-to Agniveers, who are recruited under the central