China’s navy conducts combat patrols near disputed South China Sea shoal | South China Sea News

China’s drills near the Scarborough Shoal came as South Korea announced finding new Chinese buoys in the Yellow Sea. China’s navy has conducted “combat readiness patrols” near the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, while South Korean officials separately announced the discovery of more Chinese buoys in contested waters in the Yellow Sea….

‘Make America great again’: Trump doubles steel, aluminium tariffs to 50%, touts ‘blockbuster’ Nippon deal

US President Donald Trump on Friday announced a sharp rise in tariffs on imported steel and aluminium, doubling both levies to 50 per cent in an attempt to shield American industry.  Addressing steelworkers at US Steel’s Mon Valley Works–Irvin Plant in suburban Pittsburgh, Trump said the move was aimed at protecting domestic manufacturers of key…

Guatemala jails ex-paramilitaries for 40 years over rapes during civil war | Crimes Against Humanity News

Lawyers for the six victims say ‘historic’ court decision recognises the plight of survivors who demanded justice for decades. A top Guatemalan court has sentenced three former paramilitaries to 40 years each in prison after they were found guilty of raping six Indigenous women between 1981 and 1983, one of the bloodiest periods of the…

Rs 5,000 SIP for 15 Years vs Rs 15,000 for 5: How time beats amount in wealth creation at 12% annualised return

SIP Returns at 12% Annualised Return in Different Durations: Which SIP option would you choose? A Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) allows investors to direct their surplus cash steadily in their mutual fund scheme of choice. Its popularity stems from the fact that it doesn’t force the investor to arrange a huge cash pile at once to start…

IndiGo expands Assam air network: New flights to Jorhat, Silchar, and more announced

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced major air connectivity upgrades after meeting IndiGo’s leadership in New Delhi. (A file photo) | Photo Credit: ANI Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday announced a major development in the state’s air connectivity after a meeting with IndiGo leadership in New Delhi. As per CM Himanta, the…

Olympic boxing champ Imane Khelif requires gender test to continue fighting | Olympics News

World Boxing says Algerian gold medallist must get genetic screening to compete in future events, including Olympics. Algeria’s Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif must undergo genetic sex screening in order to participate in upcoming events, the sport’s governing body said, as it introduced mandatory sex testing for all boxers in its competitions. World Boxing announced…