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India is considering shelving three planned privatisation sales amid weak investor appetite, two government sources said, a slump that has already derailed its attempt to sell a stake in IDBI Bank and is a fresh blow to the government’s flagship divestment programme. The privatisation plan, delayed for years, is now facing fresh setbacks that include dwindling interest in state-run firms such as Shipping Corporation of India and HLL Lifecare, besides the collapse of the IDBI Bank stake sale last week after bids fell short of the government’s minimum price. India’s finance, shipping and health ministries and the companies did not respond to Reuters’ queries. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ambitious privatisation plan was aimed at having the state exit most sectors while remaining only in sensitive ones such as telecom and banking. But the government could only sell Air India to Tata Sons, and indirect holdings in steel-maker Neelachal Ispat Nigam Ltd to Tata Steel, and Ferro Scrap Nigam to Konoike Trans...

Despite attempts to reduce public scrutiny after anger over Malinowski's primary and increased frustration over AIPAC's influence on electoral politics and U.S.-Israel policy alike – AIPAC's efforts at influencing the outcome of four House races were quickly brought to the forefront

The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) benchmark index KSE-100 continued its recovery on Wednesday, surging by over 4,200 points during intraday trade. The index gained 4,276.09 points, or 2.85 per cent, to stand at 154,292.25 points from the previous close of 150,016.16 points. The KSE-100 plunged to an intraday low of 150,284.25 points at around 9:30am, then reached its intraday high of 154,684.45 points at 1:30pm, before settling at 154,292.25. Topline Securities noted the bullish momentum reflected “recovery in overall market sentiment”. “The upward movement was largely supported by slightly lower international oil prices, alongside selective value hunting by investors,” it added. It noted that the rally was “primarily led by index-heavy stocks” — United Bank Limited (UBL), Oil & Gas Development Company (OGDC), Fauji Fertiliser Company Limited (FFC), Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL), and Meezan Bank Limited (MEBL) — which collectively added 1,816 points to the benchmark. “Trading activity remained firm,” Top...

С марта по июнь 2026 года в Украине проходит обследование доходов и условий жизни. Оно базируется на европейской методологии EU-SILC и исследует вопросы бедности, распределения доходов, а также условий жизни разных социально-демографических групп населения.

RedotPay says it restructured teams for efficiency after a Bloomberg report flagged executive turnover, China sensitivities and new funding talks. Hong Kong-based stablecoin payments company RedotPay said it has “consolidated” teams to improve efficiency as it scales, after a report claimed executive turnover and sensitivities tied to its mainland China connections. On Wednesday, a Bloomberg report claimed RedotPay is facing leadership churn and sensitivities tied to China as it explores raising up to $150 million. Citing people familiar with the matter, the report said that at least five senior hires left the stablecoin company within a year, including two compliance chiefs, and described a demanding work culture with extended hours. In February, Bloomberg reported that RedotPay is considering a US IPO that could raise over $1 billion and value the company at more than $4 billion. The company was reported to be working with JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs and Jefferies on a potential New York listing that could take...

When facts and figures don't penetrate, maybe culture can break through the hard shell Israelis built around their minds

Украина обратилась к властям Индии с требованием освободить шестерых своих граждан, которых задержали по подозрению в незаконной деятельности. Речь идет о деле, связанном с возможным использованием беспилотников и контактами с этническими вооруженными группами в Мьянме.

Here are key facts and figures about the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial shipping route virtually paralysed by the Middle East war. Around a fifth of global crude oil and liquefied natural gas passes through the waterway in peacetime. The war erupted on February 28 when the US and Israel began bombing Iran, prompting it to retaliate with strikes across the region and restrict access to the strait. 21 security incidents Since March 1, 2026, 21 commercial vessels, including 10 tankers, have been attacked or reported incidents in the Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz or the Gulf of Oman, according to the British naval maritime security agency UKMTO. Across all types of vessels, an additional four attacks claimed by the Iranian Revolutionary Guards have not been confirmed by international authorities. 8 sea workers killed Since the conflict began, at least eight seafarers or dock workers have died in incidents in the region, according to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO). A further four remain mi...

Два дня подряд морские биологи наблюдали за величественными созданиями в океане — любопытно, что их не ожидали увидеть так далеко от привычных мест кормления.

De bekende woonwebshop Fonq balanceert op de rand van de afgrond. Het moederbedrijf heeft uitstel van betaling aangevraagd, de webshop is bevroren en gedupeerde klanten wachten tevergeefs op hun geld of bestelde meubels. Voor experts komt dit alles niet als een verrassing. „Grote meubels wil je met eigen ogen kunnen zien.”

Компания Vivo собирается расширить свою премиальную линейку смартфонов V70 бюджетной моделью FE.

Connecticut halts Bitcoin Depot’s operations, with the company expecting lower revenue in 2026 amid mounting regulatory pressure and a steep decline in its stock price. Bitcoin Depot, a publicly traded cryptocurrency ATM provider, is facing mounting regulatory pressure in the US amid a steep stock decline and a weak revenue outlook. The Connecticut Banking Commissioner, through the Consumer Credit Division, issued a temporary cease-and-desist order against Bitcoin Depot on March 9, summarily suspending its money transmission license in the state. The order cites multiple alleged violations of the Connecticut Money Transmission Act, including failure to maintain minimum net worth, excessive fees and incomplete refunds to consumers who fell victim to scams. Read more

Your day-ahead look for March 18, 2026

Президент Украины Владимир Зеленский выразил опасения, что Украина столкнется с дефицитом ракет, используемых для борьбы с Россией, из-за войны на Ближнем Востоке.

Elbit revealed plans to that effect during the presentation of financial statements for 2025.

Дроны Вооруженных сил Украины попали по ангару 123 авиаремонтного завода в населенном пункте Старая Русса Новгородской области Российской Федерации, показали спутниковые фото OSINTеров. Предполагаемый диаметр отверстий — около 10 метров. Рядом расположен испытательный стенд, оборудование которого также могло получить повреждения. Какие разрушения заметны на серии фото с места инцидента за 700 км от Украины?

ETH is up 22% year-on-year while Bitcoin has shed nearly 11% over the same stretch, a divergence that is starting to show up in the charts.

Автор хита "You're Beautiful" оказался в центре скандала из-за фото в шапке с гербом России. Публикация вызвала волну критики, в частности со стороны украинских артистов.

Россия планирует массовое переселение своих граждан на временно оккупированные территории Украины, сочетая это с масштабным строительством и новыми "планами развития". Фокус разбирался, как такая политика может изменить демографию регионов, усложнить их деоккупацию и создать долгосрочные риски для возвращения украинцев.