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Gold flat after data suggests smaller Fed rate cut

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Gold prices held steady on Monday after a 1% decline in the previous session, driven by U.S. inflation data indicating a smaller-than-expected interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve. Spot gold remained at $2,502.89 per ounce, while U.S. gold futures saw a slight rise. Key market data and geopolitical issues are under investors' watch.

Vadodara: Buddha statues unearthed from Devni Mori site submerged in flood waters

«The Times of India» (indiatimes.com) 

Vadodara's record rains have submerged MSU's archaeology department cellar, possibly damaging 2,000-year-old terracotta statues of Lord Buddha. The statues, excavated from Devni Mori in 1963, were kept on a platform inside the cellar. The extent of the damage is yet to be determined.

Oil extends losses on prospect of higher OPEC+ supply

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Oil prices dropped on Monday as investors considered the impact of higher OPEC+ production in October against reduced output from Libya. Brent crude fell 0.7% to $76.36 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate also declined 0.7% to $73.05 a barrel. Economic concerns in China and the U.S. continue to influence market sentiments.

Usha Vance's Hindu identity: Asset or liability for Trump-Vance campaign?

Business Standard 

Usha Chilukuri Vance loves her meat and potatoes husband, JD Vance. She explained to a rapt Republican National Convention audience how their vice-presidential candidate adapted to her vegetarian diet and even learned to cook Indian food from her immigrant mother. That image of her white, Christian husband making the spicy cuisine of her parents' native state in South India is atypical for the leaders of a party whose members are still largely white and Christian. Her presence at the RNC sparked... Читать дальше...

Challenges for the U.S. in a New Bangladesh

The National Interest 

The last three years of U.S. foreign policy in South Asia have not been very favorable, with three revolutions and three major partner leaders fleeing to save their lives from Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, and now Bangladesh. Less than a year after Afghan President Ashraf Ghani fled to the UAE in August 2021, Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, too, narrowly escaped protesters demanding democratic reforms, accountability for national funds, and massive socio-economic reforms. 

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Ex-BBNaija star Edwards wins boxing debut

The Punch 

Former Big Brother Naija star and two-time Nigerian high jump champion, Mike Edwards, has secured a victory in his debut professional boxing match against Jake Cornish. The bout, held at the Dublin Arena on Saturday, went all rounds, with Edwards emerging victorious by unanimous decision from the judges. Edwards, who announced his unexpected turn from

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AAP launches outreach campaign to directly connect with Delhi voters

Business Standard 

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Sunday kicked off the 'Aapka Vidhayak, Aapke Dwar' campaign to highlight the work done in the past five years under Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's leadership. With Delhi Assembly elections on the horizon, the AAP has launched an outreach campaign aiming to directly connect with voters across all 2,800 zones within a month. Senior party leader Dilip Pandey outlined the campaign's goals, highlighting the extensive meetings already held across key constituencies. Under this campaign... Читать дальше...

Red Sox’s Tyler O’Neill Envisions ‘Good Streak’ In September

New England Sportd Network: World Cup 

The Boston Red Sox are running out of time to secure their spot in the 2024 postseason, but nobody on the roster is prepared to call it quits just yet Good vibes remained in the air before the Red Sox opened up September with a 4-1 rubber-match defeat to the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park […]