STORY 01Markets
Sensex soars 2,000 points
Why it matters: Cheaper oil and returning foreign money are lifting Indian stocks before Diwali.
Thursday, 5 November 2026
8 stories · 13 sourcesSTORY 02Conflict
Iran says tankers ablaze
Why it matters: Every Hormuz flare-up reaches India's fuel bill and Indian sailors at sea.
STORY 03Geopolitics
Eisenkot gets 67 endorsements
Why it matters: Israel could get its first government not led by Netanyahu since 2022, mid-war.
STORY 04Global Politics
Mississippi's Senate race: 1,138 votes
Why it matters: A Colom win would hand Democrats a Senate seat in deep-red Mississippi.
STORY 05Tech
KOSPI crashes 5% as AI chips tumble
Why it matters: US politics just hit Asia's AI trade hard, while Indian stocks rallied.
STORY 06Politics
France strikes over wages and prices
Why it matters: Unrest in the EU's second-largest economy, six months before France picks Macron's successor.
STORY 07India
India preps for Nepal PM's visit
Why it matters: Nepal is a vital neighbour, and Shah's visit could set the tone for ties.
STORY 08Sport
Ronaldo quits Portugal
Why it matters: The men's record holder for international goals and caps hands back the No. 7 shirt.