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Who is Stephen Hubbard? Why did Putin free the 74-year-old US teacher jailed as a Ukraine war 'mercenary'? Explained

New Delhi, Oct. 21 -- Russia has released Stephen James Hubbard, a 74-year-old retired American teacher who was jailed on charges of fighting as a mercenary for Ukraine, after nearly two years in dete... Read More


Jon Husted, the former lieutenant governor facing a key Senate battle against Sherrod Brown

India, Oct. 21 -- Jon Allen Husted is back in the spotlight as he competes with Democrat Sherrod Brown in order to retain his Ohio Senate seat. He was appointed as a senator in January 2025 to fill a ... Read More


If current policies continue, warming could reach 2.8degC within this century: UN report

India, Oct. 21 -- With global temperature rise set to exceed 1.5degC above pre-industrial levels, urgent and stringent cuts to greenhouse emissions are needed to minimize the magnitude and duration of... Read More


Indices trade sideways; auto shares under pressure

Mumbai, Oct. 21 -- The key equity benchmarks traded sideways in the mid-morning trade. The Nifty traded below the 22,900 level. Auto shares extending losses for the second consecutive trading session.... Read More


UN rights experts flag police action on protests in India

India, Oct. 21 -- Over 20 UN human rights experts on Tuesday voiced alarm at the "repeatedly heavy-handed police response" to peaceful youth-led demonstrations in New Delhi and other cities over the p... Read More


Yen holds near 158 as markets weigh slower export growth and BoJ outlook

Mumbai, Oct. 21 -- The Japanese yen traded around 158 per dollar on Wednesday, struggling to gain momentum as softer-than-expected export growth offset optimism over a potential shift in monetary poli... Read More


Pakistan's twin deficit falls to 2.6% of GDP, says AurangzebPublished on: October 21, 2026 10:42 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 21 -- Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday said Pakistan's twin deficit had declined from a cumulative 12.5 percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to ... Read More


Rupee gains more ground against dollarPublished on: October 21, 2026 10:38 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 21 -- Rupee on Tuesday appreciated by 3 paisa against the US Dollar in interbank trading and closed at Rs 276.87, compared to the previous day's, closing of Rs 276.90. According to the ... Read More


Oil Prices Today: Brent Crude Tops $110 as Red Sea Shipping Risks and Saudi Oil Threats Raise Supply Fears - Check WTI Prices, Market Trends and Latest Updates

India, Oct. 21 -- Global oil markets are facing renewed uncertainty as attacks on commercial vessels and threats to Saudi Arabia's energy infrastructure raise concerns about the security of Middle Eas... Read More


UN experts decry Delhi Police action on protests; India responds

United Nations, Oct. 21 -- More than 20 United Nations human rights experts have expressed alarm over what they described as a "repeatedly heavy-handed police response" to peaceful youth-led demonstra... Read More