Prada Broadens Its Luxury Reach Prada announced on Tuesday that it acquired Versace and united two major Italian fashion houses under one roof. The company paid $1.38bn, far below the roughly $2bn that Capri Holdings invested in Versace in 2018. The deal expands Prada’s portfolio, which includes Miu Miu, and strengthens its position against rivals such as LVMH, owner of Dior, Fendi and Louis Vuitton. Versace Enters a Defining New Stage Donatella Versace stepped down in March after 27 years marked by glamorous designs and the iconic Medusa logo. She assumed leadership in 1997 after the murder of her brother…
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Several AI- and cybersecurity-focused companies have raised fresh funding, highlighting growing investor interest in protecting digital systems from evolving threats. Among them, Zafran Security received $60 million to develop tools that defend against AI-driven cyber attacks. The funding comes as cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated, with AI being used to launch more complex and adaptive attacks. Zafran Security plans to use the capital to enhance its platform, build advanced threat detection tools, and expand its research and development team. Industry experts note that AI is transforming both cyber threats and defenses. Attackers are leveraging machine learning to bypass traditional security…
Diplomatic Efforts IntensifyRussian President Vladimir Putin will meet US special envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow on Tuesday. The White House says it feels very optimistic about advancing a deal to end the war in Ukraine. Jared Kushner, Donald Trump’s son-in-law and informal adviser, will also join the talks. The meeting follows two days of negotiations in Florida between Ukrainian and US officials. Witkoff and Kushner refined a US-backed peace plan previously seen as favourable to Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky described the talks as constructive but stressed that key challenges remain unresolved. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed that Putin will…
McLaren’s misjudgment transforms the championship battleFormula 1 heads into its first three-way final-race showdown in 15 years. Max Verstappen won a tense Qatar Grand Prix after McLaren made a major strategy error. Lando Norris admitted it was “not our greatest day”, which felt mild after his team lost a likely win, though not for him personally. His lead shrinks to 12 points before Abu Dhabi. Oscar Piastri now sits four points behind Norris. Piastri looked stunned after a certain victory became second place. His drop from second to third in the standings added to the frustration. “It’s pretty painful,” he…
U.S. markets continue their strong run in 2025 as investors anticipate a possible Federal Reserve rate cut in December. The S&P 500 is up roughly 16% this year, reflecting broad gains across technology and growth-focused firms. Analysts say December often brings positive momentum for stocks, and this year is following that trend. The expectation of lower borrowing costs has fueled optimism in the market. Technology companies and high-growth firms led the rally, benefiting from the possibility of cheaper credit and improved earnings prospects. Investor confidence has been reinforced by recent economic data. Slower inflation and signs of modest consumer spending…
Government Condemns US Remarks Venezuela reacts with strong anger to Donald Trump’s claim that the nation’s airspace should be treated as closed. The foreign ministry calls his message “another extravagant, illegal and unjustified aggression against the Venezuelan people”. Officials say the United States holds no legal authority to shut another country’s airspace. They accuse Trump of making a “colonialist threat” that violates international rules. US Military Activity Raises Regional Tension The United States expands its military presence near Venezuela. US forces launch at least 21 strikes on boats they claim transported drugs. More than 80 people die in these operations.…
Radiation threatens flight computers Airbus grounded thousands of aircraft after discovering that intense solar radiation can disrupt vital flight control computers. The move caused worldwide delays because about 6,000 A320 planes share the same vulnerability. Most aircraft will return to service after a quick software update. Regulators warn travellers of disruptions The UK aviation regulator cautioned passengers about possible delays and cancellations, though airports report only limited impact. Airbus uncovered the flaw while investigating an October incident in which a jet flying between the US and Mexico suddenly lost altitude. The JetBlue aircraft diverted to Florida after several passengers were…
Tesla opens its largest sales and service hub in India while demand remains slow. The new Gurugram facility brings together a showroom, charging stations and after-sales services in one location. The company sold just over 100 cars since its heavily promoted July debut, according to dealership figures. People familiar with Tesla’s plans say the firm now aims to strengthen India’s EV ecosystem to rebuild momentum. Tesla did not offer a direct comment when asked about the weak sales numbers. Early optimism fades in a crowded premium market The company has tried to gain ground in India since its July launch,…
Under the bright lights of an operating theatre in Delhi, a woman lies motionless as surgeons prepare to remove her gallbladder. She sleeps under general anaesthesia, her body paralysed and her mind unconscious. Yet soft flute music flows through headphones resting over her ears. Even as anaesthetic drugs quiet most of her brain, the auditory pathways remain partially active. When she awakens, she recovers faster and clearer because she required lower doses of propofol and opioid painkillers than patients who heard no music. Research from Maulana Azad Medical College and Lok Nayak Hospital confirms that music can reduce drug use…
A new tool unmasks unexpected locations X’s new location tool exposes major political accounts and fuels intense debate. The platform now shows where users access the service and reveals surprising origins. Many high-engagement profiles posted about US politics while operating from abroad. Users quickly highlighted several pro-Trump accounts active outside the United States. Some anti-Trump accounts also used misleading locations. Their posts attracted millions of impressions, which can unlock payments from X. X defends the precision of its data The new “about this account” tab appears on every profile and displays location details. The tab warns that travel, temporary moves…
