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Fareed Zakaria emerged as the consensus choice for Global Indian of the Year, a jury member endorsed him by stating, “He undoubtedly does more for India on the global stage than any other Indian.” This recognition is a testament to the prominent Indian-American journalist, political commentator and author’s global renown for his sharp and insightful take on international affairs and complex geopolitical matters. Born on January 20, 1964, in Mumbai, Zakaria hails from a distinguished Konkani Muslim family. Father Rafiq Zakaria was a respected politician and Islamic scholar, while mother Fatma was an accomplished journalist, who worked at The Times of India and elsewhere.

Incoming White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt comments on President-elect Trump's U.S. industry investments, Mitt Romney's recent supportive statements and tech CEOs flocking to Mar-a-Lago.

— Howard Marks, co-founder Oaktree Capital Management Inc.

Slumping office property values are rippling through U.S. banks, with smaller lenders in particular ramping up the use of loan modifications in their commercial real estate books.

(Bloomberg) — Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigned from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s cabinet because of differences over how to prepare for the Trump administration, a stunning move that shakes the government.

Bitcoin rose to a record high on president-elect Donald Trump’s support for digital assets and optimism about the upcoming inclusion of MicroStrategy Inc., an accumulator of the token, in a key US stock gauge.

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has announced her resignation from the federal cabinet, placing the blame on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for her decision.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. PALM BEACH, Fla.—Donald Trump and SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son are set to jointly announce on Monday that the company is planning to invest $100 billion in U.S. projects over the next four years, according to a person involved in the event, as the president-elect seeks to project enthusiasm over his return to power.

Yellowstone'-at least in its original form- has come to an end after five seasons. Viewers tuned into to learn the fate of the Dutton’s family ranch. “Yellowstone” Season 5 Part 2 episode 14 airs on Sunday, Dec. 15, at 8/7c on Paramount Network. While the episode was expected to serve as the series finale, Rip and Beth will continue to ride on after «Yellowstone» ends, as Kelly Reilly (Beth Dutton) and Rip Wheeler (Cole Hauser) have reportedly finalized their deals to reprise their characters in a new «Yellowstone» spinoff, reports USA Today. According to reports, Yellowstone will live on in a new form with original cast members returning. ALSO READ: Yellowstone Season 5 Part 2: When and where to watch for free and all-episode guide. Is Season 6 on cards?

S&P Global said on Monday that its flash manufacturing PMI dropped to 48.3 this month from 49.7 in November. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast a flash reading of 49.8. A PMI reading below 50 indicates contraction in manufacturing, which accounts for 10.3% of the economy. A gauge of production at factories declined to 46.0, the lowest level since May 2020, from 47.9 in November.

The Indian-origin entrepreneur posed a simple yet thought-provoking question on X (formerly Twitter): “I think I should get a green card. Wdyt?”. And this wasn't just the only query. Srinivas, a graduate of IIT Madras and PhD holder from UC Berkeley, revealed that he has been waiting for his green card for three years. Known for his sharp, quirky and concise remarks, billionaire Elon Musk replied to the post with a straightforward “Yes.” The exchange quickly gained traction, with netizens, industry leaders, and Musk’s followers weighing in on the broader issue of US immigration policies.

Ashton Kutcher shared a close friendship marked by frequent partying. However, their bond changed when Kutcher's relationship with Demi Moore began, leading to the end of their clubbing days, as per reports. In the early 2000s, Combs and Kutcher, alongside Jamie Foxx, regularly went out together. Combs described them as a modern-day «rat pack» with shared nights at clubs and entertainment events. The dynamic shifted in 2003 when Kutcher began seeing Demi Moore. Combs recalled an early conversation where Kutcher expressed that he had fallen in love with Moore. After this, their regular outings stopped, media reports said.

Masayoshi Son will announce a $100 billion investment in the U.S. over the next four years during a Monday visit to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's residence Mar-a-Lago, CNBC reported on Monday. Son will also promise in the joint announcement with Trump to create 100,000 jobs focused on artificial intelligence (AI) and related infrastructure, with the money to be deployed before the end of Trump's term, CNBC said, citing sources. The funding could come from various sources controlled by SoftBank, including the Vision Fund, capital projects or chipmaker Arm Holdings, CNBC said.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Scale is crucial in the wealth-management business, but it needs to be the right kind of scale. Managing money for the rich is today’s golden goose in banking, because it generates stable fees and has low capital requirements.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Days after the arrest of Luigi Mangione in connection with the assassination of a health-insurance executive, “wanted" posters appeared in New York City targeting healthcare and Wall Street heads. Alongside them popped up posters portraying Mangione as a saint, with the words “Free Luigi." The fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare’s chief executive officer initially unleashed outrage over denied medical claims and an airing of agonizing personal experiences with insurance companies.

Americans hoping for lower borrowing costs for homes, credit cards and cars may be disappointed after this week’s Federal Reserve meeting

office space leasing of 83-85 million sq ft, beating the previous peak volume of 2023 by 13% y-o-y. According to Cushman & Wakefield, India’s rising attractiveness as a destination for GCCs has had a big influence on demand, as GCCs now account for 30% of gross leasing volume (GLV), with the share slated to rise further. Growth was also driven by healthy volumes seen in the IT-BPM, BFSI, Engineering & Manufacturing (E&M) and flex operator spaces.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Apple production supports about 900,000 households in India. Most are apple growers in Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand with modest incomes.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Recent charges of bribery by a US government agency against the Adani Group and its leadership have cast an unexpected spotlight on the Solar Energy Corporation of India—until now a relatively unknown company run by the central government. SECI was set up as an ‘implementing’ agency under the National Solar Mission.

When Donald Trump takes office as president for a second time, many journalists anticipate a hostile climate toward them and their work

Shoppers laden with bags from Fendi, Loewe, Prada and other designer labels clog the narrow sidewalks of Milan’s swankiest shopping street