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MDL evaluating mega shipyard in Maharashtra, says chairman

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-22T16:25:34+00:00

He said MDL has executed warship and submarine projects worth ₹84,000 crore from its Mumbai yard in the past fifteen years

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Kevin Warsh sworn in as Fed chair as Trump faces backlash over economy

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-22T16:23:23+00:00

Former Fed governor and Wall Street banker succeeds Powell as central bank under pressure cut interest ratesUS politics live – latest updatesKevin Warsh has been sworn in as chair of the US Federal Reserve, tasked with steering the world’s largest economy as the Trump administration faces mounting pressure over Americans’ financial wellbeing.Warsh, handpicked by Donald Trump, takes charge of the powerful central bank as it comes under extraordinary pressure from the US president to cut interest rates, even as prices climb. Continue reading...

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Regional Mediators Rush to Save U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-05-22T16:18:12+00:00

Pakistan and Qatar have dispatched teams to Tehran under the looming threat of resumed war, after weeks of diplomacy failed to produce an agreement.

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Kevin Warsh sworn in as new US Fed chair

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-05-22T16:15:21+00:00

Warsh will lead the central bank at a time when its independence has come under scrutiny amid political pressure.

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Trump claims Federal Reserve had become ‘distracted’ as he swears in new chair Kevin Warsh – US politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-22T16:10:01+00:00

President makes veiled criticism of outgoing chief Jerome Powell, whom he attacked frequently, at White House ceremonyMost Americans think Trump is not focused enough on economy – pollSign up for the Breaking News US email“There’s broad recognition there are going to be eventually less US troops in Europe than historically,” Rubio saysRubio said he didn’t set the timeline for reducing the number of US troops in Europe, but “it has been an ongoing process that started from the first day of this administration.” Continue reading...

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MF investors bet on index funds in volatile times

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-22T16:07:38+00:00

In March, investors pumped a whopping ₹23,820 crore in domestic equity ETFs and another ₹6,415 crore in equity-oriented index funds to take advantage of the market crash

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Wes Streeting insists he can win Labour leadership race despite ‘underdog’ status

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-22T16:06:26+00:00

In interview with Guardian, former health secretary sets out plans for government, including social care, tax and refugeesWes Streeting has insisted he can win over the Labour left, as he launches a shadow campaign for the party leadership, saying he has “beaten the odds” throughout his life and can do so again.The former health secretary, who called on Keir Starmer to resign as he quit the cabinet last week, warned Labour MPs that drifting on with Starmer in charge risked a Joe Biden situation that would usher in a Reform government. Continue reading...

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Editorial. Power equation

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-22T16:01:01+00:00

Peak demand being capably met, but storage important

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Qatar sends mediators to Tehran in sign talks to reopen strait of Hormuz are reaching climax

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-22T15:56:49+00:00

Iran has threatened to impose tolls on shipping, while US demands that Iran hand over its highly enriched uranium may be deferred. Is there an end in sight?Qatar has rushed a team of mediators to Tehran in a sign that talks to open the strait of Hormuz, in return for US sanctions and asset freezes being lifted, are reaching a climax.The aim would be to sign a memorandum of understanding on the strait that would lead to 30 days of talks on Iran’s nuclear programme – so deferring discussion of the US demand that Iran hand over its stockpile of highly enriched uranium. Continue reading...

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Адвокаты раскрыли «Ведомостям» детали дела сотрудников Института философии РАН

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-05-22T15:54:28+00:00

Уголовное преследование в отношении сотрудников Института философии РАН, где прошли обыски, связано с распределением грантов на научную работу. Об этом сообщили три источника «Ведомостей».

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En images | Hôpital vandalisé, convoi funéraire sous escorte militaire... Ebola se propage en RDC, où l’épidémie suscite colère et désarroi parmi les proches des victimes

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-05-22T15:53:56+00:00

Alors que l’épidémie d’Ebola représente désormais un risque « très élévé » pour la santé publique en République démocratique du Congo, selon l’OMS. La riposte à l’épidémie bouscule les coutumes et provoque l’incompréhension des habitants.

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Trump to swear in new Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh – US politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-22T15:53:10+00:00

President to host White House ceremony that ends tenure of Jerome Powell, who face repeated attacks from TrumpMost Americans think Trump is not focused enough on economy – pollSign up for the Breaking News US email“There’s broad recognition there are going to be eventually less US troops in Europe than historically,” Rubio saysRubio said he didn’t set the timeline for reducing the number of US troops in Europe, but “it has been an ongoing process that started from the first day of this administration.” Continue reading...

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Ramco Systems net profit jumps 5 times in Q4

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-22T15:52:50+00:00

Revenue from operations for the quarter increased by 19.3% to ₹185 crore, up from ₹155 crore in Q4FY25

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Pentagon releases second batch of UFO videos and first-hand testimony

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-22T15:49:45+00:00

Videos in this batch show unidentified aerial phenomena but offer few clues to existence of alien lifeSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email The Pentagon on Friday released a second tranche of videos and documents of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) – or UFOs – answering few questions about the existence of alien life but fueling what has quickly become a ratings winner for the White House.The first reveal earlier this month of 162 files of previously secret or rarely seen accounts of UAP sightings received more than a billion hits on the government website set up to house them,

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A Cuba, Raul Castro contrôle toujours le pouvoir dans l’ombre

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-05-22T15:47:48+00:00

Agé de 95 ans, l’ancien chef d’Etat, inculpé mercredi aux Etats-Unis pour le meurtre d’Américains, reste une figure centrale de la politique cubaine. Washington semble vouloir appliquer à l’île la même stratégie qu’au Venezuela pour faire tomber le régime.

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Suspected Ebola cases triple in a week as WHO warns of rapid spread in DRC

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-22T15:47:31+00:00

Situation described as ‘deeply worrisome’ by officials as aid cuts and community distrust impede respondersThe Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo poses a “very high” risk to the country, the World Health Organization said on Friday, revising its threat assessment upwards.The outbreak is spreading rapidly, WHO leaders said, with almost 750 suspected cases and 177 suspected deaths, up from 246 cases and 65 deaths when it was first reported a week earlier. Continue reading...

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Chinese fast-fashion company Shein to buy eco-friendly retailer Everlane

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-22T15:46:14+00:00

Everlane CEO confirms sale in letter to employees and says it will stay true to ‘sustainability’ commitmentsEverlane, the retailer that bucked the fast-fashion industry by promising affordable ethically sourced and sustainable clothing, is being acquired by the king of fast-fashion, China’s Shein.A letter to Everlane employees from CEO Alfred Chang confirming the deal was obtained by the Associated Press on Friday. Continue reading...

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