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Dollar sinks to four-year low as Trump brushes off decline

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-28T01:22:24+00:00

Markets interpreted Trump’s remark as support for a weaker dollar amid rising trade tensions, tariff threats against key partners, and concerns over Federal Reserve independence

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Ilhan Omar sprayed with unknown substance during town hall in Minneapolis – live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-01-28T01:14:53+00:00

The man who sprayed her was swiftly tackled to the ground by security, but Omar insisted on continuing her remarksMinnesota raids continue as DHS report indicates two agents fired guns at PrettiMelania Trump has called for “unity” in the wake of the fatal federal law enforcement shootings of US citizens Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis and widespread peaceful protests this month.Asked about the tensions in Minneapolis on Fox News this morning, the first lady said:We need to unify. I’m calling for unity. I know my husband, the president, had a great call yesterday with the governor and

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Stock Market Live Updates 28 Jan 2026: Stock to buy today: JSW Steel

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-28T01:10:36+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: The short-term outlook is bullish for JSW Steel. The 4.4 per cent surge on Tuesday marks the end of the sideways consolidation that was in place since the beginning of this month. There is also a possible inverted head and shoulder pattern formation on the daily chart.  This strengthens the bullish case. Strong support will be in the ₹1,200-1,150 region. We see good chances for the stock to sustain above ₹1,200 itself. JSW Steel share price can rise to ₹1,300 in the coming weeks.

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Stock Market Live Updates 28 Jan 2026: Gift Nifty signals gains as India-EU FTA lifts market mood

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-28T01:10:36+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Indian equity markets are poised for a firm start on Thursday, supported by positive global cues and early signals from Gift Nifty, which indicates a gain of around 60 points at the open. The India–EU free trade agreement has emerged as a key sentiment driver, with market participants viewing it as a medium-term positive for export-oriented sectors and supply-chain diversification. Technically, analysts note that short-covering from oversold levels could lift benchmark indices in early trade, especially in derivatives-heavy counters. However, upside may fac

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Stock Market Live Updates 28 Jan 2026: Markets open firm as India–EU FTA lifts sentiment; Sensex up over 600 points

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-28T01:10:36+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Indian equity markets opened firm on Thursday, buoyed by supportive global cues, with the BSE Sensex rising 613 points to 82,470 and the NSE Nifty gaining 187 points to 25,362 in early trade. Sentiment was lifted by the India–EU free trade agreement, seen as a medium-term positive for export-driven sectors and supply-chain diversification. Technically, analysts note that short-covering from oversold levels could lift benchmark indices in early trade, especially in derivatives-heavy counters. However, upside may face resistance at higher levels due to sustain

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Stock Market Live Updates 28 Jan 2026: Equity markets in green amid volatile trade, eyes on Union Budget

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-28T01:10:36+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Indian equity markets opened strong on Thursday and remain in the green amid volatile trade. At 10:43 a.m., the BSE Sensex was up 371 points at 82,228, while the NSE Nifty gained 113 points to 25,288. Investors were buoyed by the India–EU free trade agreement, seen as a medium-term boost for export-focused sectors and supply-chain diversification. Technically, analysts note that short-covering from oversold levels could lift benchmark indices in early trade, especially in derivatives-heavy counters. However, upside may face resistance at higher levels due to

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Stock Market Live Updates 28 Jan 2026: Sensex, Nifty extend gains amid volatility on India–EU FTA boost

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-28T01:10:36+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Indian equity markets saw volatile trade on Thursday but were firmly higher by midday. At 12:03 p.m., the BSE Sensex was up 483 points at 82,341, while the NSE Nifty gained 147 points to 25,323. Investor sentiment was buoyed by the India–EU free trade agreement, viewed as a medium-term positive for export-oriented sectors and supply-chain diversification. Technically, analysts note that short-covering from oversold levels could lift benchmark indices in early trade, especially in derivatives-heavy counters. However, upside may face resistance at higher levels

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Stock Market Live Updates 28 Jan 2026: Sensex rises 400 points, Nifty at 25,325.45; Silver futures hit ₹3.83 lakh/kg

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-28T01:10:36+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE Indian equity markets saw volatile trade on Thursday but were firmly higher by midday. At 1:23 p.m., the BSE Sensex was up 104 points at 82,961, while the NSE Nifty gained 57 points to 25,232. Investor sentiment was buoyed by the India–EU free trade agreement, viewed as a medium-term positive for export-oriented sectors and supply-chain diversification. Technically, analysts note that short-covering from oversold levels could lift benchmark indices in early trade, especially in derivatives-heavy counters. However, upside may face resistance at higher levels du

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Stock Market Closing Bell 28 Jan 2026: Sensex ends 487 pts higher at 82,344.68; Nifty soars 167 points to close at 25,342.75

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-28T01:10:36+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE Indian equity markets saw volatile trade on Thursday but closed on a high. Sensex ended 487.20 pts or 0.60% higher at 82,344.68, and Nifty 50 soared 167.35 pts or 0.66% to close at 25,342.75. Investor sentiment was buoyed by the India–EU free trade agreement, viewed as a medium-term positive for export-oriented sectors and supply-chain diversification. Technically, analysts note that short-covering from oversold levels could lift benchmark indices in early trade, especially in derivatives-heavy counters. However, upside may face resistance at higher levels due

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Stock Market Highlights 28 Jan 2026: Sensex ends 487 pts higher at 82,344.68; Nifty soars 167 points to close at 25,342.75

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-28T01:10:36+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Highlights: Indian equity benchmarks rose ‍on Wednesday, extending gains from the previous day's landmark ​trade deal with the European Union, while ‌capital expenditure-linked stocks jumped ahead of ​the federal budget. The Nifty 50 rose 0.66% to 25,342.75, while the BSE Sensex added 0.6% to 82,344.68. The benchmark indexes have risen about 1% in two sessions. The EU trade deal signed on Tuesday scrapped all tariffs on more than 90% ​of Indian goods. Thirteen of the 16 major sectors logged gains. Energy and metal stocks led the rise with a 4.2% ‌and 2.3% gain, r

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Australia news live: Nationals MP Colin Boyce to challenge David Littleproud for leadership

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-01-28T01:07:37+00:00

Flynn MP says Littleproud leading the party ‘over the political cliff’. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe minister for defence industry, Pat Conroy, has refuted claims made by shadow frontbencher Andrew Bragg about the Muslim community.Earlier Bragg accused Australia’s Muslim community of needing to “take some responsibility” for the Bondi terror attack and for the federal government to make sure funding doesn’t go to “hate preachers”.We’ve been very clear these acts were committed by people who believed an extreme perversion of Islam and to

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Expectations grow for interest rate hike next week after Australia’s inflation jumps to 3.8%

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-01-28T01:07:18+00:00

Rapidly rising consumer prices led to annual inflation growing from 3.4% to 3.8%Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastInflation jumped to 3.8% in the year to December, from 3.4% in the month before, as strong underlying price growth added to the chance of a Reserve Bank rate hike on Tuesday.The latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics suggested that Australian households once again face a fight to bring rapidly rising consumer prices back under control. Continue reading...

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Stock to buy today: JSW Steel (₹1,220.85) – BUY

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-28T01:00:00+00:00

Strong support will be in the ₹1,200-1,150 region. We see good chances for the stock to sustain above ₹1,200 itself. JSW Steel share price can rise to ₹1,300 in the coming weeks

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Pressure mounts on Kristi Noem as Republicans join calls for her to go

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-01-28T00:54:56+00:00

Key senators urge resignation as Democrats threaten to impeach DHS secretary if Trump does not fire herUS politics live – latest updatesTop House Democrats on Tuesday told Donald Trump to fire Kristi Noem or they would launch impeachment proceedings against the homeland security secretary, in response to the weekend killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, as two Republican senators join calls for her to resign.The ultimatum from Democrats came after a majority of the House caucus signed on to articles of impeachment introduced earlier in the month in response to the shooting death of Renee Good

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Stephen Colbert announces date of final episode of The Late Show

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-01-28T00:51:33+00:00

CBS announced in July that Late Show would end in May, more than 30 years after 1993 debut under David LettermanThe final episode of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert will air on 21 May, the host has announced.Colbert, who has hosted the show since 2015, revealed the date on Monday during a taping of NBC’s Late Night With Seth Meyers to air on Tuesday night. Colbert will appear on Meyers’s show as a guest. Continue reading...

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Australia news live: Nationals MP Colin Boyce to challenge David Littleproud for leadership; inflation climbs to 3.8%

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-01-28T00:48:14+00:00

Flynn MP says Littleproud leading the party ‘over the political cliff’. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe minister for defence industry, Pat Conroy, has refuted claims made by shadow frontbencher Andrew Bragg about the Muslim community.Earlier Bragg accused Australia’s Muslim community of needing to “take some responsibility” for the Bondi terror attack and for the federal government to make sure funding doesn’t go to “hate preachers”.We’ve been very clear these acts were committed by people who believed an extreme perversion of Islam and to

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Govt forced to walk a fiscal tightrope

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-28T00:45:00+00:00

Budget should protect capex, ease pressure on middle-class finances, broaden tax base without compressing consumption

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Doomsday Clock at 85 seconds to midnight amid threats from climate crisis and AI

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-01-28T00:43:39+00:00

Planet closer to destruction as Russia, China and US become more aggressive and nationalistic, says advocacy groupEarth is closer than it has ever been to destruction as Russia, China, the US and other countries become “increasingly aggressive, adversarial, and nationalistic”, a science-oriented advocacy group said on Tuesday as it advanced its Doomsday Clock to 85 seconds until midnight.The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientist members had an initial demonstration on Friday and then announced their results on Tuesday. Continue reading...

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Why development in Jammu and Kashmir must be sustainable

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-28T00:40:00+00:00

Unplanned development has the potential to destroy the vital lifelines and environment of this ecologically sensitive region

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В Білому домі повісили фото Трампа та Путіна

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-01-28T00:36:00+00:00

Журналістка Елізабет Ландерс, яка й помітила появу спільного фото політиків, зазначила, що воно висить поряд з фото Трампа з онукою.

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Australia news live: continuing extreme weather means another ‘dangerous day’, minister warns; ABC reveals Q&A replacement

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-01-28T00:34:42+00:00

Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe minister for defence industry, Pat Conroy, has refuted claims made by shadow frontbencher Andrew Bragg about the Muslim community.Earlier Bragg accused Australia’s Muslim community of needing to “take some responsibility” for the Bondi terror attack and for the federal government to make sure funding doesn’t go to “hate preachers”.We’ve been very clear these acts were committed by people who believed an extreme perversion of Islam and to try and hold the entire Islamic community responsible for these acts, I

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EU deal, a conditional win for both sides

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-28T00:30:00+00:00

The deal creates economic and strategic opportunities, yet its sustainability will depend on how adjustment costs are managed and how quickly firms are enabled to become competitive

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Some broad goals for the Budget

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-28T00:30:00+00:00

Targeting growth, fiscal consolidation and inequities at the same time would depend on the mix and balance of policies

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EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : l’attaque d’un train de voyageurs par un drone russe dans l’oblast de Kharkiv a fait au moins cinq morts

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-01-28T00:12:55+00:00

Près de 200 personnes se trouvaient à bord. « Il n’y a pas et il ne peut y avoir aucune justification militaire pour tuer des civils dans un wagon de train », a dénoncé Volodymyr Zelensky sur Telegram, appelant à « exercer une pression sur la Russie ».

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French former senator found guilty of drugging MP with intent to sexually assault her

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-01-28T00:02:09+00:00

Joël Guerriau sentenced to four years in prison after spiking lawmaker’s champagne with ecstasyA French court has found a former senator guilty of drugging a female lawmaker with ecstasy with intent to sexually assault her.Joël Guerriau, 68, was sentenced to four years in prison on Tuesday, of which 18 months must be behind bars.In the UK, Rape Crisis offers support for rape and sexual abuse on 0808 802 9999 in England and Wales, 0808 801 0302 in Scotland, or 0800 0246 991 in Northern Ireland. In the US, Rainn offers support on 800-656-4673. In Australia, support is available at 1800Respect (1

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Seven out of 10 UK mothers feel overloaded, research reveals

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-01-28T00:01:58+00:00

Study also says almost half have a mental health issue such as anxiety or depressionHow bad is maternal health in Europe, and how can we fix it?Seven out of 10 mothers in the UK feel overloaded and almost half have a mental health issue such as anxiety or depression, new research has revealed.The survey of mothers’ experiences in 12 European countries also found that most of those in Britain still do the majority of household tasks and caregiving work alone, and that the UK was among the worst for motherhood disadvantaging a woman’s career.71% of UK mothers feel overloaded – 4% more than the 6

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Two-year-old pots two Guinness World Records with snooker trick shots

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-01-28T00:01:58+00:00

Manchester toddler Jude Owens becomes youngest person to perform bank shot and double pot just weeks apart A two-year-old has become the holder of two Guinness World Records by becoming the youngest person to perform a pair of trick shots in snooker.Manchester toddler Jude Owens successfully performed a pool bank shot at two years and 302 days old on 12 October last year. Continue reading...

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Coinbase adverts banned in UK for suggesting crypto could ease cost of living crisis

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-01-28T00:01:57+00:00

Advertising Standards Authority says firm advised by George Osborne ‘trivialised risks of cryptocurrency’A cryptocurrency company advised by George Osborne has been banned from showing a set of adverts that suggested using its services could be a solution to the cost of living crisis.Coinbase, which appointed the former Conservative chancellor to chair its global advisory council last year, has been told by the UK’s advertising watchdog that its adverts were “irresponsible” and “trivialised the risks of cryptocurrency”. Continue reading...

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Applebaum: “Sull’America incombe l’ombra del fascismo”

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-01-28T00:00:00+00:00

Intervista alla storica americana esperta di autoritarismi: “Il gruppo al potere glorifica la violenza, ignorando la legge e la Costituzione. Ma la democrazia può ancora essere salvata”

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