WASHINGTON, United States — A federal judge has cleared the Trump administration to continue taking steps toward building 62 miles of border wall along the U.S.-Mexico boundary across part of the Tohono O’odham Nation’s reservation in Arizona, rejecting the tribe’s request to temporarily halt the project.
Azadi Chants Return to India’s Youth Protests
NEW DELHI, India — The word “Azadi”, once at the centre of intense political controversy on Indian university campuses, has returned as a prominent chant among a new generation of student protesters. During the 2026 youth-led demonstrations in New Delhi, the slogan was heard alongside demands for education reforms, following protests over examination irregularities and the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Anthropic’s IPO Bet: Why Investors Are Looking to 2028
NEW YORK, United States — Anthropic’s potential initial public offering is being valued against an unusually distant financial target, with the artificial intelligence company projecting roughly $190 billion to $200 billion in revenue for 2028, according to people familiar with its financials cited by Reuters. The forecast is far above the company’s recently disclosed $47 billion revenue run rate and highlights the scale of growth investors are being asked to price into the IPO.
Maharashtra FDA Targets Blinkit, Zepto and Swiggy
MUMBAI, India — Maharashtra’s food safety authorities have intensified inspections of the state’s rapidly expanding quick-commerce sector, suspending the food licences of 12 warehouses operated by Blinkit, Zepto and Swiggy’s Instamart after inspectors reported cockroach infestations and other hygiene violations. The action is part of a wider crackdown led by state food safety chief Tukaram Mundhe, which has also targeted restaurants and food outlets across Maharashtra.
Russia Economy Shows Growing Signs of Strain
MOSCOW, Russia — Russia’s economy has continued to grow despite more than four years of full-scale war with Ukraine, but economists and analysts say the headline figures are increasingly masking deeper financial pressures. Official data showed the economy expanded in the second quarter of 2026, while rising deficits, inflationary pressure, weaker energy revenues and the growing dependence on military spending point to mounting strains.
Iran Rejects Trump Claim Over Strait of Hormuz
BANDAR ABBAS, Iran — Iran has rejected US President Donald Trump’s claim that the Strait of Hormuz could eventually become US territory, as tensions remained high in the strategic waterway and a bulk carrier was reportedly struck by an unidentified projectile. The latest developments came as diplomatic contacts between Tehran and Washington showed no clear sign of moving towards formal negotiations.




