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The US President has urged Muslim allies to join the 2020 Abraham Accords as part of the ongoing Iran negotiations. Pakistan has long resisted external pressure to recognise Israel, but how it navigates this latest challenge amid warming ties with the Trump administration is yet to be seen

Moody's Ratings has identified Indian banks as highly exposed to Middle East crisis risks due to the nation's significant energy import dependence. Sustained high oil prices could pressure inflation, interest rates, and borrower cash flows, impacting loan quality. Despite these challenges, Indian banks possess adequate capital and provisioning buffers to absorb potential credit losses.

Former Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai publicly opposed the CBSE's revised three-language mandate, urging its withdrawal due to abrupt implementation. This move signals a calibrated political strategy to assert regional concerns and navigate the sensitive language issue in Tamil Nadu, potentially influencing the party's future leadership.

Every adversity creates doubt. Here’s what happened to those who stayed invested and those who didn’t

Cloudflare is laying off over 1,100 employees, about 20% of its workforce, to restructure around AI adoption. CEO Matthew Prince explained the cuts target 'measurers' – roles like middle management and operations – as AI enhances efficiency. He believes AI will boost productivity for 'builders' and 'sellers', allowing greater investment in growth areas.

Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has etched his name in IPL history, smashing Chris Gayle's 14-year-old record for most sixes in a season during the Eliminator. He also became the youngest to score 600 runs and the first to achieve this volume with a strike rate over 200. This season is truly one for the ages.

Two months into office, Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah faces scrutiny as his ambitious reform agenda lags, with key promises marked "overdue." His administration grapples with cabinet instability, legal challenges over decisions, and criticism of his governing style, including bypassing institutions and controversial enforcement actions.