Firmus AI infrastructure funding has put a relatively little-known Australian company at the center of the global compute boom. A multibillion-dollar equity placement involving investors including Nvidia and Blackstone has valued Firmus at about A$15.5 billion, as investors pour increasingly large sums into the physical infrastructure required to run artificial intelligence.

French PM Office Bullying Probe Opens After Suicide Attempt French PM office bullying allegations are under investigation after a civil servant reported psychological harassment following a suicide attempt. The Paris bullying probe comes amid staff deaths, political instability and plans for a workplace audit. Paris bullying probe examines harassment claims The Pari

The French job bullying probe has placed workplace conditions inside departments linked to the prime minister’s services under scrutiny. The Paris prosecutor is examining allegations of institutional harassment as internal investigations assess staff welfare, management practices and psychological risks. Paris Prosecutor Inquiry The Paris prosecutor’s office has opened a preliminary inquiry

New Delhi: India has strongly condemned an attack on the commercial vessel MV Omorfi in the Black Sea that killed an Indian seafarer and placed other civilian crew members at risk. The Ministry of External Affairs said attacks on commercial shipping were unacceptable and called on all parties to protect maritime navigation and the uninterrupted movement of global trade. The incident has renewed concerns about the safety of Indian sailors w

A grain ship sinks near Odesa days after suffering major damage in a Russian missile attack, according to Ukraine’s Sea Ports Authority. The strike on the Golden Leo killed 10 people and renewed concerns about Black Sea shipping, grain exports and global food security. Odesa ship attack damages Golden Leo The civilian cargo vessel Golden Leo sank in the Black Sea after being struck near Odesa

India has strongly raised concerns over the safety of its merchant seafarers after four Indian crew members were killed in a Russian missile strike on a cargo vessel in the Black Sea. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar discussed the issue with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov during their bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Manila. The discussion highlighted India's demand for better protection of civilian merchant mar

Indian-American student Riddhi Chauhan, 17, leads nearly 300 NJROTC cadets at Benjamin N. Cardozo High School in Queens. Her command experience and admission to the Naval Academy Preparatory School mark major steps toward her goal of becoming a U.S. Navy officer. Indian-American student Riddhi Chauhan leads nearly 300 NJROTC cadets at Benjamin N. Cardozo High School in Queens, New York, while preparing to pursue a future c

A three-alarm Dallas condo fire damaged at least 24 units at Cambridge Park Condominiums early Friday, July 10, 2026. Officials reported no injuries, while 45 residents were displaced and about 80 people received emergency assistance.

A Fujian shoe factory fire in Jinjiang killed at least 28 people after flames spread through the Huiteng Shoes facility. Firefighters launched a major rescue operation as officials investigated the cause and reviewed safety risks tied to flammable shoe-making materials. A major fire at a shoe factory in Jinjiang, Fujian province, killed at least 28 people and triggered a large rescue operation in southeastern China on Thursday, July 9, 2026. Jinj

A California court has dismissed attempted murder charges against Indian-origin radiologist Dharmesh Patel after he completed a mental health diversion program connected to a 2023 cliff crash in San Mateo County. The case drew national attention after a Tesla carrying Patel, his wife and their two young children plunged about 250 feet off a cliff along the Pacific Coast Highway near Devil’s Slide on Monday, January 2, 2023. All four family m

Sri Ganganagar Minor Assault Case: 14 Arrested as Investigation Continues Rajasthan Police have arrested 14 people in the Sri Ganganagar minor assault case. The minor was rescued from a hotel after being reported missing, and a Special Investigation Team is now examining CCTV footage, technical evidence, and hotel links. Authorities have also demolished three hotels over rule violations, while the probe continues.   Police intensify probe into al

Workers and employers across the Chicago area will face different minimum wage rates beginning Wednesday, July 1, 2026, depending on the location of the job. Illinois’ statewide minimum wage will remain $15 per hour for workers age 18 and older, while the base rate for tipped employees will stay at $9 per hour. The statewide increases required under a 2019 law ended after those rates took effect on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Chicago Minimum Wage Rises to $17.05

AI-related tech layoffs in 2026 are reshaping hiring as companies reduce headcount while increasing spending on automation, cloud infrastructure and artificial intelligence. Cisco, Cloudflare, Coinbase, Freshworks and LinkedIn are among the companies that announced or prepared workforce reductions during May 2026. Public layoff totals vary because trackers use different definitions and update schedules. That makes it important to identify the source and timestamp of any industrywide

Jaipur Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh II carried thousands of litres of Ganga water to London in 1902, turning a royal journey to King Edward VII’s coronation into an extraordinary expression of religious faith. The water travelled in enormous silver vessels known as Gangajalis, which are now preserved at Jaipur’s City Palace and remain among its most recognizable historical objects.

Alibaba challenges Pentagon designation in US court Alibaba Group has filed a federal lawsuit in San Jose challenging its inclusion on a US Defense Department blacklist that labels it as a “Chinese military company.” The company argues that the designation is unfounded, lacks proper legal basis, and was issued without adequate due process. The case adds further pressure to already strained relations betw

Tick-bite emergency room visits are rising as Illinois tick season reaches one of its busiest periods. Federal health data shows weekly tick-bite ER visit rates in every U.S. region except the South Central states are at their highest level for this point in the year since 2017, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Illinois tick season brings several species into focus The Illinois Department of Public Health says

Thirteen people were killed and 66 others were injured in an explosion at a gas facility in Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City on Sunday, June 21, 2026. According to preliminary information released by authorities, the people killed included Indian and Pakistani nationals. Officials have not disclosed how many victims were from India or provided a complete nationality-wise breakdown of the deaths. Indians Injured in Ras Laffan Gas Facility Explosion

What is FATF, and why can its decisions affect governments, banks and investors worldwide? The Financial Action Task Force is the leading international body that sets standards for combating money laundering, terrorist financing and the financing of weapons proliferation. The organisation has received renewed attention after India was elected FAT

Bedford Train Collision: Driver Killed, 89 Injured Near London A serious train crash near Bedford, north of London, left one East Midlands Railway driver dead and 89 people injured on Friday evening, June 19, 2026. Emergency services launched a major response after two London-bound passenger trains were involved in the accident while travelling towards London St Pancras station.

A criminal case in Nagpur has drawn serious attention after a woman, married to an Indian Air Force officer, accused a former classmate of luring her into a meeting under the guise of a property deal and later subjecting her to sexual assault and blackmail. As per the complaint, the accused contacted her in February 2025 and arranged a meeting at a hotel on Wardha Road, where she was allegedly given a spiked drink and assaulted while unconscious. The complaint further states that explicit videos and photographs were recorded without her consent and later used to threaten her into continued exploitation. Investigators say the case involves multiple allegations, including repeated coercion, financial extortion amounting to over ₹3 lakh, and sustained intimidation through the use of recorded content. The woman has also claimed that she was pressured into participating in activities presented as religious rituals and was misled about a forced conversion process. A video linked to the case, now part of the investigation, shows the victim in a distressed state, allegedly pleading for release while being restrained. Authorities are verifying the authenticity and context of this footage as part of the probe. Arrests made as police expand investigation across locations After the woman informed her husband and formally lodged a complaint at Sonegaon Police Station, police registered a case under charges including rape, extortion, criminal intimidation, and provisions related to unlawful coercion practices. Two accused individuals have been arrested and remanded to police custody, while a third suspect is currently being traced in connection with the case. Officials have confirmed that the investigation is examining financial transactions, communication records, and travel history linked to the accused and the complainant. The case is being treated as a multi-layered investigation involving allegations of sexual assault, cyber-enabled blackmail, and organized coercion. Police are also reviewing digital evidence and witness statements to establish the sequence of events and determine the extent of involvement of each accused person. Further legal action will depend on corroboration of evidence collected during ongoing investigation and forensic analysis of the material seized.