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Thursday, December 11, 2025
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Topic: Bloomberg

Cases of Monkeypox confirmed in UK and US: Experts discuss if it is a cause for concern

The disease, contracted from infected wild animals, spread from an infected man who had recently travelled to Canada. However, health officials say the case poses no public risk.

US may ease sanctions on Venezuelan oil, direct cargoes to itself and Europe

Following an oil supply crunch and historic inflation, the easing of penalties may allow California-based energy corporation Chevron to negotiate resuming operations in Venezuela.

North Korea’s Covid solution may comprise launching missiles in move to flex its muscles

As Biden prepares to visit allies in the region, Kim Jong Un may be planning on showing off North Korea's military might to distract from its 1.7 million Covid-infected citizens.

After disappointing debut listing, LIC investors seek attractive Aramco-Style dividend

Guaranteeing a 3%-4% regular dividend may make LIC investors stay put, but having to hold the shares long-term in a volatile market may make them uncomfortable.

Elon Musk’s Twitter has a cryptocurrency swamp to drain

Musk has promised to drain the network’s swamp of scams, spams & bots — a contradictory goal, given they thrive in the same frictionless hive of communication that makes Twitter's money.

Eight-hour blackouts hit India after hottest March on record

A surge in demand for electricity has prompted states including Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh to cut off supply.

Biden to send US troops to Eastern Europe amid threat of Russian invasion of Ukraine

Speaking to reporters Friday, President Joe Biden added that 'not a lot' of soldiers would be involved 'in the near term' and did not name any countries where troops might be deployed.

How Biden could impact effect of potential war in Ukraine on Europe’s energy crisis

As Biden has warned of severe economic restrictions, one big risk to the flow of gas to Europe would be sanctions cutting Russia off from the ability to trade in foreign currency.

HSBC buys L&T’s investment management unit for Rs 3,200 crore

The latest push comes as HSBC looks to build up the Asian wealth and investment business that is at the forefront of the bank’s turnaround plans.

Ola’s dream of world’s biggest e-scooter factory hits a hurdle

Mass production of Ola's e-scooters is likely to be pushed back until at least January. The firm is struggling with manufacturing and is able to make only as many as 150 units a day.

On Camera

IndiGo cancellations made TV news do the unexpected — question the Modi government

Republic TV was the harshest of them all: “The (civil aviation) minister has done a bad job,” said prime time anchor Arnab Goswami.

IndiGo’s profits dipped, most airlines sunk into losses last fiscal even as flier numbers soared

Despite growing passenger volume, 11 out of 14 carriers reported losses in 2023-24. IndiGo recorded profit of Rs 8,167 crore, which reduced to Rs 7.253 crore in 2024-25.

Dubai Tejas crash revives focus on advanced, fully automated safety systems

Dubai airshow crash & pilot death have rekindled concerns over pilot safety, and need for smarter automated systems that can step in when G-forces, temporary loss of consciousness hit the pilot.

Asim Munir & Pakistan’s Failed Marshal Doctrine

None of Pakistan’s PMs has lasted 5 years. That the current PM has given Asim Munir 5 years shows that of all military dictatorships history has seen, Pakistan’s is most creative.