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All that glitters is not gold: Olympic gold medals are far from pure gold, their real value may surprise you

How much is the Olympic gold medal from Winter Olympics 2026 really worth? And how much gold is actually inside it? We break down the real value of the yellow medal. Read More

Trump administration promotes AI and maritime monitoring tools at APEC to counter China’s influence

The Trump administration pitches AI exports and sea monitoring gear at APEC in China to counter Beijing’s tech and maritime reach. Read More

‘If Magnus was playing Grand Chess Tour’: Caruana sheds light on GCT vs Esports World Cup conflict

World No 3 Fabiano Caruana shed light on the ongoing scheduling conflict between the Grand Chess Tour and the Esports World Cup and how Magnus Carlsen’s influence as the best in the world has led to the current situation. Read More

Bangladesh votes for next govt but real battle is for the state — and Jamaat may be winning it

Analysts have warned that Jamaat-e-Islami has become so entrenched in Bangladeshi polity under Muhammad Yunus that it has essentially turned into the country’s deep state. Read More

Ukraine athlete kicked out of Winter Olympics for helmet with images of Ukrainians killed in war

Despite the threat of the removal, Ukrainian athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych went against the International Olympic Committee’s rule as he created a fresh controversy. Read More

Trump-data mismatch on US economy: Growth stays low, budget deficit to hit record $1.85 tn

US growth is projected to remain modest at around 2 per cent even as the federal budget deficit is set to hit a record $1. Read More

Is ageing population driving US job growth? A worry for Trump in employment data

January’s US jobs report shows 130,000 payroll additions, but nearly two-thirds came from health care, highlighting how America’s ageing population—not broad economic expansion—is increasingly driving employment growth Go to Source Read More

Argentina: Protesters clash with police during rally against Milei’s labour reforms | Watch

Stones flew and tear gas clouded the plaza outside Argentina’s Congress as workers clashed with police over President Javier Milei’s labour reforms. Read More