Liani Greaves

President Trump is openly threatening to seize Iran's Kharg Island, a critical oil export hub, as a drastic measure to force Tehran into a deal. This marks a significant shift from his previous anti-interventionist stance, raising concerns about escalation and the potential for a costly, open-ended deployment.

The government is planning a mega infrastructure project on the island, strategically located near the Strait of Malacca. Critics fear it could permanently alter one of the country’s most fragile island ecosystems

Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi impressed Ravichandran Ashwin with a dazzling 44 off 22 balls for India A. The 15-year-old showcased a blend of aggression and control, hitting nine boundaries. Despite missing a half-century, his performance highlighted his potential beyond T20s, earning praise from the former India spinner for his strokeplay and timing.

Global growth forecasts are down to 2.5% for 2026, with the Middle East conflict and rising energy prices cited as key reasons. Despite this, India is set to remain the world's fastest-growing major economy, projected at 6.6% in fiscal year 2026-27. However, higher energy costs may moderate India's growth, while fiscal deficits are expected to widen across South Asia.

India’s economy nearly doubled in rupee terms between 2018-19 and 2025-26. But a weakening rupee shaved more than $1 trillion off its size in dollar terms, delaying the $5-trillion milestone

Microsoft's Xbox division is bracing for major layoffs in July, with reports suggesting up to 1,000 jobs could be cut and a studio closure possible. New Xbox CEO Asha Sharma, in a blunt memo to staff co-signed with Matt Booty, called for a full business "reset," flagging a 3% margin, $20 billion in spending, declining revenue, and a hardware component crisis pushing console parts 5x higher.

The Competition Commission of India has cleared twelve Delhi hospitals of overcharging patients. The CCI ruled that regulating healthcare prices is the government's responsibility, not the commission's. This decision comes after a decade-long investigation into allegations of inflated charges for medicines, consumables, and diagnostics. The ruling has sparked debate about consumer protection in India's vast healthcare sector.

Anvay Dravid, son of former India captain Rahul Dravid, has been selected for the India Under-19 squad touring Sri Lanka. The BCCI announced the squads on Thursday, with Anvay named as one of the wicketkeepers for the one-day matches. This selection follows his impressive performance in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy.