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PwC pays $166 million to settle HK Evergrande audit probe
PwC “turned a blind eye” to Evergrande’s fraud, the Chinese...
Goldman Sachs settles shareholder lawsuit over Malaysian 1MDB scandal
Goldman agreed in 2020 to pay $2.9 billion in penalties and have a...
Top Africa insurer Sanlam flags ‘Massive’ risks from Iran war
The escalating tensions will hurt earnings of the firm with operations in 27 nations “very directly” as investor flight hits global equity markets and as rising fuel prices trigger inflationary pressure, which will result in higher borrowing costs.You impact consumers...
Iran laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz:UK Defense Secretary John Healey
John Healey,UK Defense Secretary The narrowness of the Strait of Hormuz — it is less than 25 miles (40 kilometers) wide at the thinnest point — makes the danger of sea mines more acute, as ships have less room to maneuver and greater odds of striking one of the...
Shipping in Straits of Hormuz halted due to safety concerns, not insurance,says IUA chief executive
“Most prominent is shipping in the Straits of Hormuz where trade has been halted, not by a lack of available insurance, but by obvious safety concerns. The market for marine war risks is operating in the manner we would expect, given the increase in threats to...
AI-controlled toys serious threat for safety of children, action being taken: Vaishnaw
"AI-controlled toys are a serious threat to the safety of children. All steps that are required for this are being taken in consultation with the consumer affairs and the home ministries. Whenever we receive reports of any incidents, immediate action is taken," Union...
Amazon not seller but a platform: Court quashes notice against its directors over sale of abortion pills
Kandula Raghava Rao and Noorulamin Mohammed Saheb, directors of Amazon Seller Services Private Limited (ASSPL), had challenged a notice issued by a magistrate court based on a complaint by the Food and Drugs Administration for alleged violation of the Drugs and...
Citi, StanChart evacuate Dubai offices, HSBC closes Qatar branches as fears grow
The moves came after a spokesperson for Tehran's Khatam al-Anbiya military command headquarters said on Wednesday that Iran will target economic and banking interests linked to the U.S. and Israel in the region, after an attack on an Iranian bank. DUBAI/LONDON:...
28 Indian vessels with 778 seafarers onboard stuck in Persian Gulf: Official
Advisories have been issued by DG Shipping directing all Indian flag vessels and Indian seafarers to adopt enhanced security measures and strictly comply with reporting protocols, including submission of real-time details. New Delhi: As many as 28 Indian vessels with...
Cyber fraudsters using new tech to bypass UPI security for financial transactions: Report
According to the report, the firm has identified at least 20 active groups on messaging platform Telegram, each with over 100 members, where a toolkit by the name of "Digital Lutera" is being discussed, distributed, and operationalised. New Delhi: Online fraudsters...
Wedding Insurance:Securing bride’s dream day
In 2024–25, the average Indian wedding cost has risen to nearly ₹30–35 lakh, with families embracing multi-day functions, couture fashion, and immersive décor and destination venues. Financial mindfulness is becoming a natural part of wedding preparation, ensuring...
Over 1.61 lakh water samples found contaminated in 2025-26: Govt in Rajya Sabha
The number of samples tested in labs in 2025-2026 was 63.96 lakh, out of which 1.61 lakh were found to be contaminated, the House was informed. New Delhi: As many as 1.61 lakh samples of water out of nearly 64 lakh tested across the country in 2025-26 were found to be...