Coffee Break World View 13 May

(World and India News – Tomorrows News Today)

QUOTES

?‘Fries or salad?’ sums up every adult decision you have to make.”

“Health nuts are going to feel stupid someday, lying in hospitals dying of nothing.

“It wasn’t love at first sight. It took a full five minutes.”

When I hear somebody sigh, ‘Life is hard,’ I am always tempted to ask, ‘Compared to what?’

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WORLD NEWS

Exclusive: Japan's military needs more women. But it's still failing on harassment.

Japan Ground Self-Defence Force (JGSDF) soldiers participate in a seminar to prevent harassment at JGSDF Camp Asaka, in Tokyo

Calls to root out sexual harassment come as Japan faces rising threats from China, North Korea and Russia.

Before global scrutiny, Indian spice maker MDH faced many US rejections

Fourth phase of general election, in south Kashmir's Pulwama district

Indian election enters fourth phase as rhetoric over religion, inequality sharpens

Putin taps civilian economist to run defence, replacing Shoigu in surprise move

Ukrainian strike on apartment block kills 15, Russia says

Australian court lifts order blocking X on church stabbing video

Kuwait forms new government headed by Ahmad Abdullah Al-Sabah

Brazil floods kill 143, government announces emergency spending

Afghanistan floods devastate villages, killing 315

Exclusive: Shein steps up London IPO preparations amid U.S. hurdles to listing

Asia stocks edge to 15-month top, US inflation looms large

Chinese e-commerce giants face delicate balance between discounts, profit

France secures jobs, investments from Amazon, Pfizer and Morgan Stanley

Lufthansa boss vents frustration about Boeing problems

In the Market: Financiers fret over 'leverage on leverage' in private credit

Gaza college campus rallies face next challenge: Summer break

Pro-Palestinian protesters gather at an encampment in Denver

The season's first major wildfires spread to that many hectares in Western Canada

US soldier's relationship with Russian girlfriend turned bloody, wife says

Selfie shows U.S. serviceman detained in Russia, in an unspecified location

Israel pushes back into northern Gaza, ups military pressure on Rafah

Israel lacks 'credible plan' to safeguard Rafah civilians, says Blinken

Turkey's Erdogan says U.S., Europe not doing enough to pressure Israel into Gaza truce

Protest demanding the release of imprisoned journalists, activists, opposition figures and setting a date for fair presidential elections in Tunis

Hundreds protest in Tunisia to demand a date for fair presidential elections

Prince Harry and Meghan watch street-style dances in Lagos

Kidnapped Nigerian university students rescued

Catalonia regional election, in Barcelona

Spain's Socialists hail 'new era' in Catalonia as separatist support dims in elections

Russian forces bear down on Ukraine border town in Kharkiv region

France gets $16 billion of foreign investments as part of 'Choose France' event

Premiere of Netflix's "Unfrosted" at the Egyptian Theatre, in Los Angeles

Seinfeld speech at Duke commencement prompts walkout protesting his support for Israel

Trump again attacks New York prosecutor, floats economic plans at New Jersey rally

First human to receive transplanted pig kidney dies

Direct air capture - crucial progress or costly greenwashing

Heirloom Technologies has opened the first commercial direct air capture plant in the U.S., sucking carbon dioxide from the air. CEO Shashank Samala explains why he believes the technology is essential if we are to reach net zero, despite concerns it could be used as an excuse to keep polluting.

UK toddler regains hearing in gene therapy breakthrough

Protesters try to storm Tesla plant in Germany

Novavax shares soar on license deal with Sanofi

US passes sweeping aviation safety bill

Sei whales have made a comeback after 100 years

OpenAI to launch Google search rival Monday: sources

?Animals stranded amid devastating floods in Brazil

Grand Final of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, in Malmo

No more 'business as usual' for WNBA, as Clark and other rookies in spotlight

Tabilo beats Djokovic in huge upset at Italian Open, two days after bottle accident

Switzerland's Nemo wins Eurovision

The aurora borealis, also known as the "northern lights", illuminates the sky over Vancouver

Northern lights make a rare southern appearance

Pilgrims attend the event marking the anniversary of the reported appearance of the Virgin Mary to three shepherd children, at the Catholic shrine of Fatima

Faithful descend on Portugal's Fatima to pray for peace as wars rage

The 76th Cannes Film Festival - Closing ceremony

Roger Corman, influential B-movie king who nurtured great directors, dies at 98

Lotus Lantern Parade and EDM party in celebration of the upcoming birthday of Buddha in Seoul

Celebrating Buddha's birthday, a South Korean DJ is in spotlight

Chora Museum or Kariye Mosque re-opens its doors to visitors and worshippers in Istanbul

Turkey reopens ancient church with prized mosaics to Muslim worship

Western Canada blazes cause evacuations, air quality concerns

French President Macron meets heads of Small and Medium Enterprises at the Elysee Palace in Paris

Georgia police push protesters away ahead of 'foreign agent' bill debate, Russia's TASS reports

Protest against a bill on "foreign agents" in Tbilisi

Philippine coast guard won't allow China reclamation at disputed shoal, official says

Asia stocks edge to 15-month top, US inflation looms large

Microsoft to invest 4 billion euros in France

U.S. President Biden travels to Wisconsin

Schumer urges FTC to hit the brakes on $53 billion Chevron-Hess merger

Asian shares crept to 15-month highs on Monday in a week where inflation figures could make or break hopes for earlier U.S. rate cuts, while Chinese activity data will test optimism about a sustained recovery in the world's No. 2 economy.

?Fencing used for construction of the Central Subway obscures Apple's flagship retail store in San Francisco

Apple's Maryland store workers vote to authorize strike

Chinese companies win more bids to explore for Iraq oil and gas

Oil extends decline on signs of weak fuel demand, strong dollar

Currency market calm as US inflation data holds focus this week

Australian regulator investigates ANZ over treasury-bond issuance

British newspaper groups warn Apple over ad-blocking plans, FT reports

Inflation, tariffs dominate market landscape

Yellen meets Japan and Korea counterparts in Washington

South Korea prepares support package worth over $7 billion for chip industry

The aurora borealis, also known as the 'northern lights?, are seen over The Roaches near Leek

Musk's Starlink satellites disrupted by major solar storm

China's consumer prices rise for third month, signalling demand recovery

New Biden tariffs on China's EVs, solar, medical supplies due Tuesday - sources

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani attends the fifth plus and sixth licensing rounds for 29 oil and gas exploration blocks at the Oil Ministry's headquarters in Baghdad

Amazon to announce new 1.2 billion-euro investment in France, presidency says

Australia to boast budget surplus, eye inflation's earlier return to target

Australia's government is expected to boast another surplus in its annual budget due on Tuesday, courtesy of strong employment and high commodity prices, giving it cash to afford more cost of living relief and industry incentives.

Australia says inflation could ease to RBA target range by year end

Australia government says budget to help ease high inflation

Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers said on Sunday he expected this week's federal budget would help ease the country's stubbornly high inflation, as many Australians continue to grapple with cost-of-living pressures.

Rupee likely to struggle on weak yuan, portfolio outflows worries

Indian shares fall as Tata Motors slides; inflation data awaited

Japan on track to normalize monetary policy, says ruling party heavyweight

Japan's new Chief of Cabinet Secretary Katsunobu Kato announces new cabinet members in Tokyo

China's commodity imports show prices beat economic narrative:

Wall Street closes up ahead of inflation data

U.S. stocks ended mostly higher on Friday and all three indexes posted another weekly advance as investors looked ahead to crucial inflation data for April next week.

JPMorgan, Halliburton are 'stellar' stocks -CIO

CPI report could prompt July rate cut -CIO

The UK economy moves out of recession

US stocks rise as jobs data boosts rate-cut hopes

Market strategist sees dollar dip lifting non-US stocks

Industrial, bank stocks poised to do well -strategist

Bank of England expected to keep rates on hold

Oil extends decline on signs of weak fuel demand, strong dollar

UK employers plan 4% pay rises in coming year, survey shows

Fed officials mull whether rates high enough as inflation expectations jump

US consumer sentiment at six-month low; inflation expectations rise

POLL Japan economy expected to shrink in Q1 due to weak consumption

Brazil inflation slightly exceeds forecasts in April as pace of rate cuts slows

Canada job gains blow past forecasts, dampening bets on June rate cut

Canada gains a net 90,400 jobs in April, jobless rate holds at 6.1%

Bank of England clears path for its first rate cut since 2020

UK exits recession with fastest growth in nearly three years

Fed's Bostic says economy likely slowing, though rate-cut timing uncertain

Japan's consumer spending extends declines, clouding outlook for BOJ rate hikes

Europe's rush for rate cuts shifts global market power away from US

Peru's poverty rate ticks up for second straight year

Bank of Canada says debt, asset valuations are key risks to stability

Brazil markets fall as central bank split decision triggers concern about dovish turn

US online retail spending up 7% Jan-April, driven by demand for cheaper products, report says

INDIA NEWS

Indian election enters fourth phase as rhetoric over religion, inequality sharpens

India voted on Monday in the fourth phase of a seven-week long general election, as

Election worries, foreign selling spook Indian equities; volatility climbs

Before global scrutiny, Indian spice maker MDH faced many US rejections

Canadian police arrest fourth man for murder of Sikh leader Nijjar

India to sign 10-year pact with Iran for Chabahar port management, ET reports

India is likely to sign an agreement with Iran on Monday to manage the southeastern Iranian port of Chabahar for the next 10 years, the Economic Times reported.

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Ahmedabad

India poll watchdog's inaction lets PM Modi commit 'brazen' violations, opposition says

Delhi CM Kejriwal receives temporary bail in a liquor policy case in New Delhi

India's opposition jubilant as Modi critic Kejriwal gets bail to campaign in elections

Indian wrestlers take part in a protest demanding the disbandment of the WFI and the investigation of its head by the police, who they accuse of sexually harassing female players, at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi

India court details sexual harassment charges against former wrestling body chief

Skipper Du Plessis credits newfound aggression for Bengaluru's IPL revival

Rupee likely to struggle on weak yuan, portfolio outflows worries

India's restive Kashmir eludes Modi in first election since losing autonomy

Opposition leaders in India's Kashmir accuse government of sabotaging their campaigns

A saleswoman picks gold necklaces to show it to a customer inside a jewellery showroom on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, a major gold buying festival, in Kochi

Asia Gold Sky high prices take shine off Indian gold buying festival

Indian security forces kill at least 12 Maoist rebels in gunbattle

India on course for maiden Olympic medal in archery, says Kim

India have never won an Olympic medal in archery, but celebrated coach Kim Hyung Tak will not be surprised if they break the duck in Paris.

India's elections to hurt car sales in first half of FY25, Tata Motors says

India's Punjab National Bank seeks to close institutional share sale in 6 months, CEO says

India's Cipla open to partnering with Eli Lilly to market their obesity drugs, CEO says

Egypt refuses to coordinate with Israel on entry of aid from Rafah crossing, Alqahera News reports

Indian shares see worst week since mid-March as volatility, foreign selling weighs

2 Dead As Cargo Ship Rams Into Kerala Fishing Boat

8 Assam Police Personnel Experience Vomiting, Diarrhoea After Eating Mushrooms

"Why Waste Time On J&K Statehood That PM Is Committed To": Omar Abdullah

"Fabricated": BJP vs Trinamool As Video Claims Sandeshkhali Women Were Paid To Protest

Asserting that Matuas are bona fide citizens of the country, senior TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee on Sunday accused top BJP leaders of insulting the people belonging to the community by labelling the 'refugee' tag on them

Property Dealer Shot Dead By Nephew In UP's Ghaziabad: Cops

Couple Abandons Baby, 2 Minor Children At Gwalior Railway Station: Cops

Thief Arrested In Mumbai, Mother Made Him Consume Drugs Before Crimes: Cops

Another 96 seats will go to the polls today as the Lok Sabha elections reach their halfway markin terms of the number of phases - three stages of polling have been completed and three more will be left after today.

Hoax Bomb Scare Grips Delhi Hospitals, Airport After Threats To Schools

Mumbai Police Seize Rs 107 Crore Worth Mephedrone From Rajasthan Drug Factory

10% Polling In First 2 Hours As 96 Seats Across 9 States, J&K Vote Today

Srinagar To Vote Today In 1st Election Since Revocation Of Article 370

Akhilesh Yadav To Asaduddin Owaisi: Big Names Taking Poll Test In Phase 4

Ninety-six Lok Sabha constituencies across 10 states and Union territories including all seats in Andhra Pradesh, where assembly elections are also being held concurrently, and Telangana will go to polls today.

"Preventing Voters From Casting Votes Also A Crime": Akhilesh Yadav Warns BJP

3 Minors Among 4 Killed In Jharkhand Blast On Eve Of Lok Sabha Polls: Cops

"Trinamool Goons Threatened Women": BJP On Fresh Sandeshkhali Clashes

Pro-Khalistan Graffiti Found On Delhi Metro Station Pillars, Probe Underway

ISRO Chairman S Somanath has said the Indian space industry is offering a tremendous opportunity to the private sector in the country as a new area of growth and development.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma took a dig at Pakistan's economic situation and said that India's neighbour doesn't even have money to pay salaries and nobody is sure if their atom bomb will work.

"My Fault Is I Built Schools, Provided Medical Care": Arvind Kejriwal At Delhi Rally

"For 15 Years, Lalu Prasad Didn't Give Reservation": Nitish Kumar's Deputy Samrat Chaudhary

Boy, 12, Dies After Eating Noodles In UP, 5 Family Members Hospitalised

"India Might Become Developed Country 10-15 Years Before 2047": Union Minister

Pilots Incapable Of Flying Aircraft Donated By India: Maldives Minister

Maldives military still does not have pilots capable of operating three aircraft donated by India, Defence Minister Ghassan Maumoon has acknowledged, days after 76 Indian defence personnel left the island nation at the instance of Maldives President.

"Heading For Very Big Victory": Shashi Tharoor On Maharashtra

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke exclusively to NDTV during a roadshow on Sunday and predicted a clean sweep for the alliance in Bihar.

The Uttar Pradesh Police have launched an investigation into a viral video that shows a woman lip-syncing to the song while holding a gun.

Women Posing As Officer Arrested At Delhi Airport, Case Filed

Independent Candidate Enters Ladakh Polls, Makes It 3-Corner Fight

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today told NDTV the model of governance shown by the BJP has been appreciated by people across the length and breadth of the nation.

Punjab Police Busts Drug Racket, Recovers Rs 84 Lakh

''Was Shaking'': Woman Chased By 4 Men In SUV On Punjab Highway, Shares Video

Harmeen Soch, a teacher by profession, was driving between Dhilwan and Subhanpur on the Punjab highway when the incident occurred.

ML Khattar Dares Congress To Parade Its 30 MLAs, Claims 6 JJP Lawmakers With BJP

As the eastern Ladakh military standoff entered its fifth year, S Jaishankar said India hopes for a resolution of the remaining issues with China and asserted that a return to normal bilateral ties hinges on peace and tranquility at the border.

Won't Have To Go Back To Jail If You Choose AAP: Arvind Kejriwal's Pitch

India Has Said Yes To Extend Debt Repayment Deadline: Maldives Foreign Minister

Maldivian Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer has said that significant strides have been made in expediting India-assisted projects in Maldives, as he underscored the government's commitment to prioritizing the resumption and completion of these projects.

Man Accidentally Throws Acid On Son While Targeting Wife In Kerala: Cops

2 Delhi Hospitals Receive Bomb Threat Days After Scare At City Schools

"Salute All Motherly Power": Rahul Gandhi's Message On Mother's Day

Kannada TV Actor Pavitra Jayaram Dies In Road Accident

Air India Express Members Join Duty After Mass Sick Leave: Cabin Crew Union

Jharkhand Minister Summoned By Probe Agency After Massive Cash Seizure

"Nobody Can Stop Implementation Of CAA": PM Modi's Guarantee To Bengal

"Will Get Fewer Seats Than Age Of Its Shehzada": PM Modi's Dig At Congress

Subbamma Jasti has become India's oldest women billionaire at 91, as per the real-time billionaires' list by Forbes.

Actor Allu Arjun Charged For Violating Poll Code While Visiting Andhra MLA

Video: As Weeks Of Campaigning Ends, Revanth Reddy Plays Football With Students

Yogi Adityanath To Declare UP "Mafia-Free" After June 4

Arvind Kejriwal's "10 Poll Guarantees" Include Giving Delhi Statehood

"Couldn't Topple Delhi, Punjab Government": Arvind Kejriwal Attacks BJP

"Neighbor Like China, Have To Learn To Compete": S Jaishankar On India's Manufacturing

In UP's Kannauj, Akhilesh Yadav Strives To Reclaim His Family Legacy

"Azadi": Huge Protests, Clashes With Cops In Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir

Court Asks University If Mumbai Blasts Convict Can Take Law Exam Online

Out On Interim Bail, Arvind Kejriwal Reveals Why He Didn't Resign Despite BJP Pressure

Char Dham Yatra 2024: Doors Of Badrinath Temple Open For Devotees

After Fight With Family, Retired Postal Worker Goes To UP Park, Shoots Self

Fact Check: Video Of Manisha Koirala Supporting Hindu Rashtra In Nepal Is Old

In the last few decades, the global order has witnessed a "re-balancing" that is shaping its new directions, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday.

Delhi Doctor Tortured, Hit On Head, Then Strangled With Leash, Say Police

Man, 21, Beaten To Death With Cricket Bats In Delhi: Was Mediating In Fight

Delhi Student Kills Self In Bhubaneswar, Father Says She Was Sexually Abused

Three weeks after his daughter, a student of the National Institute of Fashion Technology died by suicide in Bhubaneswar, a Delhi man is still searching for answers.

2 Jaipur Doctors Arrested For Issuing Fake Organ Transplant Certificates

Cleric Arrested In UP's Ghaziabad For Raping His Student: Police

Rajasthan Man Stabs Wife To Death After Fight, Then Surrenders To Police

"Wills In UP Are Not Required To Be Registered": Allahabad High Court

Suspended Congress leader Nilesh Kumbhani, whose nomination form was rejected over discrepancies leading to BJP winning the Surat Lok Sabha seat, resurfaced on Saturday after 20 days and alleged it was Congress that had betrayed him first in 2017.

A New Entry In BJP's Poll Promises - US Consulates In Indian Cities

Days Before 4th Phase Voting, Wife Of Trinamool Candidate Joins BJP In Bengal

"Congress' Approach To Terror Has Always Been Weak": Nirmala Sitharaman

"Taking To Skies For Democracy": Polling Staff Airdropped In Jharkhand

"Missing" Posters Put Up At Delhi AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan's Home By Noida Cops Days After Row

Maldives Says 76 Indian Military Personnel Replaced By Civilian Crew

3 Men Kidnapped, Tortured With Electric Shock To Private Parts In Karnataka

Char Dham Yatra Hit By Rain, Snowfall Day After It Began

Probe Agency Arrests 3 More In Jharkhand Land Scam Case Linked To Hemant Soren

Delhi Court Rejects Supertech Chairman RK Arora's Petition For Bail Extension

Citing a new report on India's demographic transition, Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur wondered how Muslims can feel insecure in the country, especially when their population has reportedly increased by 45 per

Anand Mahindra's Praise For IIT-Madras Startup That Will Develop Flying Electric Taxi

Video: Massive Rush In Yamunotri As Devotees Wait For Hours On Hillside Path

3 Killed, 17 Injured In Tractor-Truck Collision In UP's Sambhal: Police

Ex Air Force Chief Votes In Pune, But Wife's Name Missing From List

Popular Indian spice brand MDH, under scrutiny for alleged contamination in some products, has since 2021 seen an average 14.5 per cent of its US shipments rejected due to the presence of bacteria

Teen House Help Gives Sleeping Pills To Owner Before Theft In Lucknow: Cops

Decomposed Bodies Of Elderly Couple Found Inside Their Locked House In UP: Cops

MDH And Everest, 2 Iconic Indian Spice Brands Under Scrutiny

WORLD MARKETS 13th ?MAY

STOCKS

Index?????????????? ??????????? Last????????????????? ??????????? ?? % Change

S&P 500?????????? ??????????? 5,222.68????????? ??????????? +0.16%Positive

Euro STOXX 50??????????? 5,085.08????????? ??????????????????????? --

FTSE 100????????? ??????????? 8,433.76????????? ??????????? +0.63%Positive

Nikkei 225?????? ??????????? 38,087.25??????? ??????????? -0.37%Negative

COMMODITIES

Future????????????????????????? Last????????????????? % Change

Gold???? ??????????????????????? 2,358.30????????? -0.38%Negative

Copper ??????????????????????? 871.00 ??????????? +0.14%Positive

Brent Crude Oil?????????? 82.50?? ??????????? -0.35%Negative

CBOT Soybeans?????????? 1,204.75????????? -0.02%Negative

CURRENCIES

Exchange???????? Last????????????????? ??? % Change

EUR/USD???????? 1.0768 ??????????? -0.01%Negative

GBP/USD???????? 1.2525 ??????????? +0.03%Positive

JPY/USD?????????? 0.0064 ??????????? -0.03%Negative

CNY/USD???????? 0.1382 ??????????? -0.10%Negative

?YIELDS

Name????????????? Yield??? ??????????? Change

US 10Y ??????????? 4.492?? ??????????? -0.012

DE 10Y ??????????? 2.514?? ??????????? -0.005

UK 10Y ??????????? 4.16???? ??????????? -0.008

JP 10Y? ??????????? 0.935?? ??????????? +0.025