1Businesstimesofindia.indiatimes.com
7,000 branches, 42,000 employees: MP bank employees strike for 5-day week, disrupts Rs 5,500 crore business
A statewide bank strike in Madhya Pradesh disrupted banking operations across the state, affecting around 7,000 branches and daily business worth nearly Rs 5,500 crore. Around 42,000 bank employees and officers from nearly 7,700 branches participated in the strike, which disrupted several banking services including cash deposits and withdrawals, cheque clearance, fixed deposit renewals and government treasury-related work. Bank employees' demands include a five-day week, improved pension benefits, a uniform method for calculating dearness allowance for pensioners, and an option for employees covered under the National Pension System to switch to the old scheme. The strike resulted in disruption of daily banking business estimated at around Rs 5k500 crore across the entire state.
2Politicsclickondetroit.com
As Trump squeezes the International Criminal Court, more countries are leaving
As the US increases pressure on the International Criminal Court (ICC), a small but growing number of member states have announced they will withdraw from the institution. The recent departure of Venezuela and Chad brings the number of countries to pull out of the court in the past year to five, including Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger. This comes as the ICC faces hostility from Washington and a leadership crisis after ousting its chief prosecutor. The ICC regrets any decision to depart from the collective effort to end impunity for the most serious international crimes. The United States has sanctioned a dozen ICC staff in response to warrants issued for top Israeli officials over the war in Gaza and investigations into U.S. personnel in Afghanistan. Some countries claim the court engages in selective justice.
3Healtheng.pressbee.net
9/11 first responders push for coverage of dementia ...Middle East
The article about 9/11 first responders pushing for coverage of dementia was published on NBC NEWS (Middle East) and is available on NBC News (Middle Eastern). The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified the article, which may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted, and follow the updates from its original source. The article also includes an article about a career-defining hit by Rock Hall legend Bob Dylan, which was inspired by Reba McEntire song, and an admission about Bob Dylan.
4Travelfreemalaysiatoday.com
Air traffic controller shortage disrupts Sydney Airport flights
A shortage of air traffic controllers caused flight cancellations and major delays at Sydney Airport on Friday morning. The federal agency responsible for managing Australia's air traffic, Airservices Australia, imposed measures to manage air traffic flows due to the shortage. This led to around 14 cancellations of inbound flights and delays over an hour. The measures were lifted at 8.15am after conditions improved. Of the 49 controllers employed in Sydney, 41 have been unavailable due to long-term absences, leaving little room to absorb unexpected shortages. The agency is working with airlines to reduce delays and the impact on passenger travel. This disruption is part of ongoing investigations into near-misses at Sydney airport, which have led to further scrutiny of air control staffing.
5Politicssa.marketscreener.com
Premier of Germany's Lower Saxony walks high wire between VW cuts and AfD
Premier of Lower Saxony, Olaf Lies, has been tasked with supporting deep job cuts in Volkswagen's biggest restructuring in history and defending the company against the far-right AfD party. Lies, a member of Volkswagen's supervisory board, dropped his opposition to the restructuring plan, which could result in over 100,000 layoffs. The AfD, which is gaining popularity in Germany ahead of municipal elections, has targeted gains in Lower Saxonies and in next year's state election. The company's restructuring deal avoided a more radical overhaul that could have sidelined the state's influence completely. There are concerns that the uncertainty among employees could play into the hands of the AfD in local elections, particularly at Volkswagen locations.
6Businessthetraveler.org
Korean Air Launches Free Starlink Wi‑Fi on Long‑Haul Routes
South Korea's flag carrier, Korean Air, is launching free Starlink inflight Wi‑Fi on select long-haul routes. This move positions the merged Korean Air–Asiana group as East Asia's first full-service airline to offer complimentary high-speed satellite connectivity across cabins. The service will initially be activated on Boeing 777-300ER and Airbus A350-900 aircraft operating intercontinental routes from Seoul Incheon. This follows a decision by the Hanjin Group in 2025 for Korean Air to adopt Starlink-based inflight internet across their fleets, making them the first airline group in South Korea to select the low-Earth-orbit system for connectivity. The transition to Starlink marks a change in both technology and pricing model.
7Businessvanguardngr.com
Dangote Refinery IPO: Global leaders rally behind plan to democratise Africa’s industrial wealth
The proposed initial public offering of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has received strong support from prominent African and international leaders. The leaders believe that opening the industrial giant to wider ownership could mark a new phase in African wealth creation, industrialisation and economic sovereignty. The proposed IPO could allow ordinary Africans, pension funds, institutional investors and the diaspora to participate directly in the wealth created by the refinery. President and Chief Executive, Aliko Dangotes, stated that the aim of the IPO is to extend the prosperity created by this industrial investment beyond its promoters and give ordinary Africans an opportunity to become owners. Former United States Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs and CoChair of The Africa Center, Amb. Jendayi Frazer, said the refinery had already “changed the equation” for Africa, extending beyond petroleum production into the continent’s geopolitical standing.
8Politicswhbl.com
Trump declines Saudi crown prince’s call for US strikes on Houthis, Axios reports
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has reportedly asked U.S. President Donald Trump to launch strikes against Houthis, but he declined the request. The U.K. is increasingly concerned about the escalating conflict in Yemen and is increasing support for Saudi Arabia while avoiding direct military involvement. U.N. officials have also stated that the administration does not intend to take direct military action against Houthi at this time. The White House and Saudi embassy did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
9Businesstelegraphindia.com
Sensex tumbles 628 points, Nifty falls below 23,300 amid crude oil price surge, West Asia conflict
Sensex and Nifty fell by 628 points in early trade due to soaring crude oil prices and escalating tensions in West Asia. The 30-share BSE Sensex fell to 74,257.69 and the 50-share NSE Nifty dropped by 221.20 points to 23,255.10. Among the 30 Sensex firms, Bajaj Finance, InterGlobe Aviation, Mahindra & Mahindr, Tata Steel, UltraTech Cement and Axis Bank were the major laggards. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, traded 0.95% higher at USD 108.7 per barrel due to the ongoing US-Iran conflict. The increase in crude prices is likely to increase concerns over India's import bill, inflation, and corporate margins. Foreign Institutional Investors sold equities worth Rs 438.24 crore on Thursday.
10Politicsqcnews.com
BRICS leaders gather in New Delhi as wars and rivalries strain the expanded bloc
Leaders of the BRICS nations are set to meet in New Delhi, India, and Iran, amid tensions between the group and the Middle East. This comes as wars in Ukraine and the Mideast and U.S.-China tensions test the group's ability to act together. India is expected to balance its ties with China and Russia against its growing partnerships with the United States and other Western powers. The group, which includes Brazil, Russia, India and South Africa, has expanded from its original membership to include 11 countries representing approximately half of the world's population and a large share of its energy, resources and economic output. The diversity within the BRIC makes it difficult for the group to take a strong common position on major conflicts. The conflicts in Iran and Ukraine are likely to highlight these divisions. The grouping also includes countries with competing regional ambitions, including India and China, Iran and Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Ethiopia, as well as other nations from the Global South. The goal of reducing dependence on the dollar is a direct goal for the Indian diplomat, Mahesh Sachdev, who argues that the goal should be to reduce current exposure to current political pressure on current financial systems.
