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US stock market today: S&P 500, Nasdaq futures advance up to 0.7% despite Middle East tensions; crude rebounds

New Delhi, May 8 -- US stock futures indicated a positive start in Friday's trade, May 8, after all three key headline indices closed the previous volatile session in the red. Traders continue to moni... Read More


As machines listen, human conversations fade

Kathmandu, May 8 -- "When you talk to me, please be a bit happier. Why are you so formal? Can you laugh a little? Can you smile?" "Can you speak with a bit of a smile? Or do your emotions always stay... Read More


Sona Comstar eyes biz from Chinese carmakers setting up plants overseas

New Delhi, May 8 -- Sona Comstar expects Chinese carmakers expanding manufacturing outside their home market to open up new business opportunities for the company, a senior executive said. The auto pa... Read More


'Iranians never bow': Araghchi sends fresh warning to US, says Tehran's missile inventory now at 120%

India, May 8 -- Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi on Friday accused US President Donald Trump of prioritising "reckless" military action over diplomatic negotiations. The US government consiste... Read More


Nepal on alert after cruise ship hantavirus outbreak

Kathmandu, May 8 -- At least three people have died, and five others have been infected with hantavirus in an outbreak that began last month on a luxury cruise ship carrying 147 passengers and crew. O... Read More


Won for the ages: Meet Sawan Barwal, the young Army man setting new records as a marathoner

India, May 8 -- There's a reason the 10,000m race isn't called the 10km run. It isn't run across a 10-km stretch. It is run on a standard 400m track, in what can grow to a steady rhythm. Take the ru... Read More


Markets end week higher amid volatility and earnings boost

Mumbai, May 8 -- Indian equity markets ended the week on a positive note, with the Sensex and Nifty posting modest gains. Sentiment was supported by robust Q4 earnings from select autos, IT, real esta... Read More


Star Wars legend Mark Hamill apologizes after outrage over AI image appearing to show Trump dead

India, May 8 -- Mark Hamill issued an apology after sparking backlash online for sharing an AI-generated image that appeared to depict Donald Trump dead beside a gravestone. According to The Daily Be... Read More


Prabowo calls for unified ASEAN stance in upholding international law

Jakarta, May 8 -- President Prabowo Subianto emphasized that ASEAN must speak in unity to convey its collective stance on global geopolitical dynamics, including demonstrating its stance and support f... Read More


President Prabowo urges ASEAN to accelerate energy diversification

Jakarta, May 8 -- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto encouraged ASEAN member countries to accelerate energy diversification to address the growing global uncertainty. "Energy diversification is no... Read More