President Trump, alongside leaders from Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey, signs a newly dubbed “Peace 2025” Gaza Peace Plan—marking a symbolic effort to reignite stability in the Middle East.
Amid Gen Z-led protests over outages and corruption, Madagascar’s elite military unit CAPSAT claims control of armed forces, in what the president calls an attempted military takeover.
Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion, and Peter Howitt win the 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics for explaining how innovation, via creative destruction, fuels sustained economic growth.
Climate change may bring large new areas in China suitable for tea by 2090, shifting cultivation zones north, but risk forest loss unless managed carefully.
JPMorgan launches a $1.5 trillion plan to invest in industries key to U.S. national security, following state stakes in rare-earth, lithium, and chip sectors.
Germany is expanding visa routes, skilled-work pathways, and student opportunities for Indians, but German language requirements still pose a significant hurdle to integration, promotion, and belonging.
Rachel Reeves plans to expand the UK’s fiscal buffer to protect against volatile markets and slower growth, balancing caution and credibility in the face of tightening finances.
Grammy-nominated Christian artist Forrest Frank is boycotting all award shows,telling fans his true "trophy" is eternal life in the "Book of Life," not a "piece of metal," hoping to inspire younger listeners.
Pope Leo XIV prays for Middle East peace,calling the Israel-Hamas deal a "spark of hope." Meanwhile, the White House attacks Democrats for a shutdown over "free healthcare for illegal aliens," stating, "One side puts Americans first
India’s private household gold stash is estimated at $3.8 trillion, nearly equal to 89 percent of its GDP, underscoring gold’s enduring role as a store of wealth.
Warner Bros. Discovery has reportedly rejected an initial takeover bid from Paramount Global for being too low; Paramount may raise its offer or take alternative strategies.
Australia is planning price floors and new investment in rare-earth projects within a potential U.S. resources pact, seeking market stability and secure supply chains.
Graffiti-style art at Canterbury Cathedral sparks backlash and debate over cultural expression in sacred spaces.
Laurence Watkins won a Guinness World Record and a court case after legally changing his name to 2,253 words — the world’s longest.
Charlie Chaplin’s unfinished final film, The Freak, will be published for the first time after 45 years, reconstructed from 3,000 pages of drafts.
A 2,000-year-old Roman grave marker found in a New Orleans yard was traced to a WWII soldier and will be returned to an Italian museum.
Luxembourg’s FSIL fund has invested 1% of its reserves in a Bitcoin ETF, marking the country’s first sovereign exposure to digital assets under a new 2025 investment policy
France’s central bank urged the EU to give ESMA direct supervision over major Crypto firms, warning fragmented regulation could endanger financial sovereignty.
Trump announced a 100% U.S. tariff on Chinese goods effective November 1, reigniting fears of a renewed trade war and market disruption
Goldman Sachs has opened a new office in Kuwait, expanding its Middle East presence amid the Gulf’s drive to diversify beyond oil.
Deutsche Bank reports nearly 20% of Gen Z are “very concerned” AI could replace their jobs within two years — reflecting rising anxiety over automation
Spain’s Exolum reported a 5.3% year-on-year fall in September oil product deliveries, signaling weaker fuel demand and slower transport activity.
Goldman Sachs raised its 2026 copper forecast, citing strong demand from electrification and constrained supply, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Rolling Stone’s list of the 250 best songs of the 21st century crowns Missy Elliott’s Get Ur Freak On, defining two decades of sound and spirit.