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Stock market prediction for today: Sensex, Nifty outlook for Tuesday | Kospi, Taiwan cues to watch | 13 Oct 2026

Indian stocks fell on Monday as investors booked profits and volatile oil prices weighed on sentiment ahead of key inflation data.

Far-Right Election Groups Are Now Targeting Nursing Homes

Inspired by new guidance from the Trump administration, right-wing election groups are targeting nursing homes, baselessly claiming that left-wing groups are stealing residents’ votes.

Malaysia urges citizens to postpone Umrah trips as Indonesia calls for vigilance after deadly Saudi airport attacks

The advisories come amid escalating security concerns after Yemen s Iran-aligned Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for recent attacks on airports in Saudi Arabia, including Riyadh s King Khalid International Airport.

Oldest covered food market in Paris destroyed in fire

Paris' oldest covered food ‌market has been "completely destroyed” after a fire broke out in the early hours of Monday morning, authorities said.

Kremlin rejects Ukrainian leader's idea of a 60-day ceasefire, says it wants an overall peace deal - Reuters

Kremlin rejects Ukrainian leader's idea of a 60-day ceasefire, says it wants an overall peace deal Reuters

Trump to campaign in Ohio, Alaska with Republicans facing tight races

WASHINGTON, Oct 12 - With little more than three weeks to go until Election Day, President Donald Trump will make a new campaign swing this week through normally friendly territory where some Republican candidates are facing tough fights.

Women's billion-dollar boom leaves players behind, says Fifpro

Women's football is on course to become a billion-dollar industry, but many professional players are still earning low wages, working on insecure contracts and experiencing rising psychological stress, a Fifpro survey indicates.

AFP Photographers Luis Tato and Clarens Siffroy Honoured at the Bayeux Calvados-Normandy Award for War Correspondents - AFP.com

AFP Photographers Luis Tato and Clarens Siffroy Honoured at the Bayeux Calvados-Normandy Award for War Correspondents AFP.com

Germany faces 'shadow war' that goes beyond Cold War threats, minister warns

BERLIN, Oct 12 - German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt warned on Monday that Germany faced a \"shadow war\" more far-reaching than the Cold War, and said the threat underscored the need to strengthen the country's BfV domestic intelligence agency.

‘I’ve become significantly more cautious’: six parents on limiting their kids’ social media and AI use

Quite a few parents aren’t convinced social media and AI are safe, and have been adapting accordingly When it comes to their kids, many parents don’t trust tech companies any more.

‘More than 1,000 words’: AI models could be used to communicate procedures to cancer patients - Global News

‘More than 1,000 words’: AI models could be used to communicate procedures to cancer patients Global News A Mayo Clinic-made AI model could be a future cancer risk assessment tool Post Bulletin

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Are Wormholes a Scientific Dead End? - Gizmodo

Are Wormholes a Scientific Dead End? Gizmodo

Chinese man arrested after fabricating rooftop child grave hoax above residential flat

Police in southwestern China have debunked a terrifying rumour after an alarmed homeowner was told by a neighbour that bones found on her rooftop belonged to a buried young boy.

Mapping US chip supply chain: China accounts for far more than it appears, report says

China accounts for about 5 per cent of the equipment and materials directly supplied to the US chip industry when measured by country of manufacture, but its grip on certain rare earths needed for chipmaking is over 90 per cent, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association…

WHO releases first global guidelines for child and adolescent obesity as prevalence reaches 170 million cases - fundsforNGOs News

WHO releases first global guidelines for child and adolescent obesity as prevalence reaches 170 million cases fundsforNGOs News Editorial: Gear up for battle against child obesity Telangana Today WHO’s obesity prescription goes beyond the clinic The Indian Express WHO Warns Again…

Nobel Prize in Economics goes to pair of US economists

Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford got the Nobel for developing economic models that help governments and central banks respond more effectively to booms and recessions.

Teen wounds headmaster and teacher after opening fire at French school - France 24

Teen wounds headmaster and teacher after opening fire at French school France 24

Watch: CCTV shows people take cover as missile hits Riyadh airport

Footage from inside the airport shows the moment the strike hit on Saturday.

India news: Opposition parties march to Supreme Court

Intensifying their demand for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar s resignation, opposition parties are holding a march to the Supreme Court.

Mars may be a hellhole, but the moon is not far behind

Welcome to the second space race. You can be forgiven for experiencing déjà vu. Last time, it was the Soviet Union and the United States vying to be the first to plant some flags.

The latest game from the creator of Dragon Quest was made in ‘about 30 minutes’ with AI - Video Games Chronicle

The latest game from the creator of Dragon Quest was made in ‘about 30 minutes’ with AI Video Games Chronicle Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii releases game he says he made with AI in about 30 minutes GamesIndustry.biz Dragon Quest Creator Yuji Horii Thinks AI Is Amazing As He No …

Germany s women: Ena Mahmutovic makes her case to become Germany s next No.1 goalkeeper

Germany s win against Australia saw Ena Mahmutovic excel in goal. The 22-year-old Bayern Munich goalkeeper is considered the successor to Ann-Katrin Berger and is making a name for herself.

Two teenagers charged with murder after ‘family man’ allegedly stabbed to death in Western Sydney - 7NEWS

Two teenagers charged with murder after ‘family man’ allegedly stabbed to death in Western Sydney 7NEWS 13yo charged with murder after 'senseless' fatal Sydney stabbing ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation ‘Absolutely senseless’: Boy, 13, charged with murder…

Zelenskyy says Russia has already violated Trump's 'energy ceasefire' - Euronews.com

Zelenskyy says Russia has already violated Trump's 'energy ceasefire' Euronews.com Six Ukrainian energy sites hit by Russia since Trump announced ceasefire, Zelensky says BBC Zelenskyy vows to retaliate if Russian strikes on Ukraine’s power grid continue The Guardian Oil prices r…

China-educated ex-US FDA official to lead Hong Kong’s medical products regulator

A Beijing-educated former official at the US federal drug regulator has been appointed to lead Hong Kong’s new medical products approval body, tasked with accelerating the clinical use of medicines and medical devices as part of a regulatory overhaul.

Unsolicited calendar invites are becoming a scammer's favorite way in - Business Insider

Unsolicited calendar invites are becoming a scammer's favorite way in Business Insider ‘You have a meeting’: the calendar phishing scam growing exponentially The Guardian Beware of This New Phishing Scam Lurking in Your Work Calendar.

War is forcing the world to reckon with geography’s power

Everyday assumptions have been challenged by the economic havoc wrought by the blockage of a single vital shipping and energy route.

China Coal Prices at Three-Year High With Little Relief in Sight

China’s thermal coal prices climbed to a three-year high as sluggish domestic production growth and disruptions in top exporter Indonesia coincide with an energy rally driven by the US-Iran war.

How to avoid getting stung if you miss credit card payments

People are increasingly falling behind on credit card repayments, so here's the best way to get debt advice.

Sri Lanka’s former President Mahinda Rajapaksa admitted to hospital for urgent medical care

Mr. Rajapaksa's hospitalisation comes amid legal proceedings involving his family, with his wife Shiranthi and elder son Namal facing separate investigations over alleged financial irregularities

The data center gold rush is creating unlikely winners - Business Insider

The data center gold rush is creating unlikely winners Business Insider Powering the AI Decade 2026 | Data Centers & Energy Policy Forum | Tysons, VA | Free InsideNoVa.com America's AI Ambitions Face an Infrastructure Test at Powering the AI Decade Forum EIN Presswire America's '…

Hong Kong domestic helper arrested for alleged murder of 93-year-old woman

Hong Kong police have arrested a domestic helper on suspicion of murdering a 93-year-old widowed cancer survivor she was caring for, with an investigation suggesting the elderly woman was assaulted repeatedly in the hours before her death.

China condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, warns of escalation

"We call on relevant parties to avoid taking actions that escalate regional tensions," said a China foreign ministry spokesperson.

Former HSBC executive launches wealth platform powered by team of AI agents

A former top executive at HSBC has launched an artificial intelligence-driven wealth management start-up, setting her sights on a billion-dollar valuation and betting that AI can transform how individuals manage their investments and finances.

UNRWA warns Gaza is becoming an increasingly unlivable place

Gaza faces persistent shortages of medical supplies due to delivery restrictions. Hygiene conditions also remain dire.