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Why gold didn’t behave like a safe-haven

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-20T15:29:33+00:00

Though gold has worked as an effective safe haven in past market crashes and wars, global gold prices have tumbled 22% since February

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NEET-UG re-exam: NTA says fully prepared for smooth and secure conduct

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-20T15:29:30+00:00

NTA has deployed CCTV surveillance, jammers, biometric checks and AI monitoring across thousands of centres, aiming to ensure a fair, secure and stress-free NEET-UG 2026 re-examination for over 22 lakh candidates

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Bolivian president declares state of emergency

Source: BBC News - World · Published: 2026-06-20T15:27:09+00:00

The move comes after weeks of anti-government protests that have caused a shortage of basic goods in Bolivia.

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EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : Volodymyr Zelensky déclare avoir renvoyé en Pologne la distinction qui lui a été retirée

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-06-20T15:26:58+00:00

Le président polonais avait retiré l’ordre de l’Aigle blanc à son homologue ukrainien en raison de sa décision de baptiser une unité militaire du nom de l’Armée insurrectionnelle ukrainienne, une organisation nationaliste de la seconde guerre mondiale tenue pour responsable en Pologne de la mort de plus de 100 000 Polonais.

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EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : La Russie s’apprête à lancer une attaque massive contre l’Ukraine, prévient Volodymyr Zelensky

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-06-20T15:26:57+00:00

« Ce soir et dans les heures à venir, il est particulièrement important d’être ⁠très attentif aux alertes aériennes », a déclaré le président ukrainien dans son allocution vidéo du soir. « Les Russes se sont préparés à lancer ​une attaque massive. Veillez à votre sécurité », a-t-il ajouté.

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Зеленський повернув Навроцькому орден: президент показав накладну з пошти

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-06-20T15:10:00+00:00

Президент зазначив, що Україна не буде сперечатися. Однак наголосив, що цим особливим символом все ще нагороджены Катерина Друга, Муссоліні та Шредер.

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US-Iran talks face fresh hurdle as Tehran shuts Strait of Hormuz

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-20T15:02:13+00:00

The latest escalation has raised fresh concerns over regional stability, with diplomatic efforts and nuclear talks facing new uncertainty.

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Trump loyalist Jim Jordan linked to group that received ‘dark money’ from ICE detention contractor

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-20T15:00:04+00:00

Report finds close ties between the Trump administration and Geo Group, which profits from anti-immigration crackdownJim Jordan is among the most famous names in this stretch of Ohio.The congressman and chair of the powerful House judiciary committee is considered among the most conservative and influential members in Congress, and is a longtime loyalist of Donald Trump. Continue reading...

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Сила ультиматуму: Лукашенко на розтяжці

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-06-20T14:58:00+00:00

Президент України Володимир Зеленський заявив, що вздовж українсько-білоруського кордону встановлені ретрансляційні системи, які використовуються для коригування російських атак БПЛА по території України....

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Что известно о нападении на посетителей ТЦ в Краснодаре

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-06-20T14:50:44+00:00

В Краснодаре 19-летний юноша с ножом напал на посетителей торгового центра West Mall. В результате погибла женщина, еще несколько человек получили ножевые ранения.

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Ahead of IPO, Zepto finds biggest cost lever in customer acquisition efficiency

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-20T14:49:28+00:00

The company disclosed that its digital marketing cost per order dropped sharply from ₹33.75 in FY25 to ₹4.31 in FY26, before falling further to ₹1.01 per order in the quarter ended March 2026

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Corbyn criticises ‘strange’ lack of policy in leadership debate and says Burnham must offer real change – as it happened

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-20T14:46:39+00:00

This blog is now closed, you can read more on this story hereA losing streak? Makerfield shows mounting dangers for Nigel FarageFrom Restore and tactical voting to questions over that £5m gift, the Reform leader faces challenges on several fronts, writes senior political correspondent Peter Walker.As those around Nigel Farage are fond of pointing out, Reform UK has now led in more than 300 consecutive national polls. When it comes to byelections, though, it is fair to say the party’s results are more mixed.Yes, Robert Kenyon came second in Makerfield to a popular regional mayor backed by a Lab

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Burnham allies confident of No 10 ‘coronation’ after surge in backers

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-20T14:41:51+00:00

Some Labour MPs still want former mayor to face the ‘scrutiny’ of ideas through a contested leadership contestUK politics live – latest updatesAllies of Andy Burnham are increasingly confident of a coronation-style transfer of power after the number of MPs backing his planned leadership bid surged following his byelection victory.Burnham and his team are understood to have spent the last few days enlisting the support of MPs and ministers, as he prepares to challenge Keir Starmer in the coming weeks. Continue reading...

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Pantisano guiderà la Linke. È il primo italiano a capo di un partito in Germania

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-06-20T14:23:34+00:00

In campagna elettorale il quarantasettenne ha parlato spesso della sua infanzia da figlio di ‘mangiatore di spaghetti’. Nel paese dov’è cresciuto, a Waiblingen, organizza negli anni 2000 campagne dal titolo “Bunt statt braun” (“Colorato invece che marrone”, il colore dei nazisti), difende migranti, profughi e si impegna attivamente per aiutare i poveri.

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Pick of BL commodities -June 21, 2026

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-20T14:19:31+00:00

With drought-bearing El Nino threatening the country and the South-West Monsoon playing truant, India will likely be helped by a record 122 million tonne of foodgrain reserves. A positive Indian Ocean Dipole is expected to emerge by July-end, but its impact will not be enough to ward off El Nino’s impact fully. In a blow to Indian basmati exporters, Pakistan plans to extend duty-drawback benefits for shipments of the fragrant variety by its shippers. Indian rice exports dropped by 10 per cent in value in the 2025-26 fiscal as exports to Africa were slack. Outflows continued for the fifth week

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Mideast Live Updates: Iranian Forces Say They Closed Strait of Hormuz

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-06-20T14:13:52+00:00

Iran’s military command blamed the U.S., saying it failed to prevent Israel from violating the cease-fire in Lebanon. JD Vance told Fox News that U.S. negotiators were in Switzerland, where talks had earlier been delayed.

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Shree Refrigerations opens new Karad facility to boost defence HVAC manufacturing

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-20T14:12:15+00:00

The facility will enhance efficiency, reduce supply chain delays, and support defence manufacturing under the Make in India initiative while contributing to local employment and industrial ecosystem development.

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‘They have all the power’: investigation finds that 93% of ICE arrests targeted Latinos

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-20T14:00:03+00:00

430 ICE street arrests filed over a five-month period were clustered in predominantly Latino communities across New Jersey and New YorkFederal agents have arrested hundreds of immigrants off New York and New Jersey streets in recent months in a stealth enforcement campaign that disproportionately targeted people from Latin American countries, according to an investigation by the City Reporter based on a review of more than 1,200 lawsuits.More than 93% of the people grabbed off area streets who filed suit were from Latin American countries, although Latinos make up only 66% of immigrants withou

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