Prada Expands Its Luxury Empire Prada announced on Tuesday that it acquired Versace, bringing two major Italian fashion houses under one roof. The company paid $1.38bn, far below the roughly $2bn Capri Holdings invested in Versace in 2018. The acquisition strengthens Prada’s portfolio, which includes Miu Miu, and enhances its position against rivals like LVMH, owner of Dior, Fendi, and Louis Vuitton. Versace Enters a New Chapter Donatella Versace stepped down in March after 27 years leading the brand with glamorous designs and the iconic Medusa logo. She took over in 1997 after her brother Gianni’s murder and shaped the…
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High-Level Diplomacy UnderwayRussian President Vladimir Putin will meet US special envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow on Tuesday. The White House expressed strong optimism about advancing a deal to end the war in Ukraine. Jared Kushner, Donald Trump’s son-in-law and informal adviser, will also participate in 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 major challenges remain unresolved. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed that Putin will meet…
McLaren mistake hands Verstappen a crucial winFormula 1 enters a rare three-driver championship showdown after Max Verstappen claims a dramatic Qatar Grand Prix victory, following a major McLaren strategy error. Lando Norris calls it “not our greatest day,” understating the blow of losing a race that seemed certain. His championship lead drops to 12 points ahead of Abu Dhabi, while teammate Oscar Piastri falls another four points behind. Piastri stands stunned as a likely victory turns into second place, and his second in the standings becomes third. “It’s pretty painful,” he admits. Norris remains the favourite because he only needs…
Caracas Labels Threat Illegal and Aggressive Venezuela sharply criticized Donald Trump after he declared the country’s airspace should be considered closed. The foreign ministry called his statement “another extravagant, illegal and unjustified aggression against the Venezuelan people”. Officials said the United States holds no authority to close another nation’s airspace and accused Trump of issuing a “colonialist threat”. The US has strengthened its military presence in the region and carried out at least 21 strikes on boats it claimed transported drugs, killing more than 80 people. Washington has provided no evidence. President Nicolás Maduro says the actions aim to remove…
Pending home sales in the U.S. are rising, particularly in the Midwest and South, as improved affordability in these regions attracts more buyers. Analysts said the trend reflects growing confidence and favorable conditions for prospective homeowners. The increases are driven by lower home prices relative to incomes and gradually easing mortgage rates. Buyers in these regions are taking advantage of more accessible financing to enter the housing market. Experts noted that the surge in pending sales suggests stronger activity in upcoming home closings. Contracts signed today indicate that actual home sales could rise in the next few months, supporting broader…
Global Flight Disruptions Hit Airbus FleetsAirbus grounds thousands of planes after discovering intense solar radiation can interfere with flight control computers, causing worldwide delays. Around 6,000 A320-family jets are affected, representing half of Airbus’ global fleet. Most aircraft can return to service after a quick three-hour software update. The UK aviation regulator warns of potential delays and cancellations, although airports report limited impact. October Altitude Incident Sparks InvestigationAirbus identifies the problem after investigating an October event where a plane flying between the US and Mexico suddenly lost altitude. The JetBlue aircraft makes an emergency landing in Florida after at least…
Gurugram hub opens to strengthen market presence Tesla launches its largest Indian sales and service hub in Gurugram amid weak demand. The centre combines a showroom, charging stations, and after-sales services in one facility. Dealership data shows Tesla sold just over 100 cars since its heavily promoted July debut. Sources close to the company say Tesla now focuses on building India’s EV ecosystem to boost sales. The company gives no direct response on its low sales figures. Reports indicate Tesla received just over 600 bookings by mid-September, but only a small share converted into deliveries. Competitors like BMW, BYD, and…
Under the bright lights of a Delhi operating theatre, a woman lies still 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, her auditory pathways remain 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. Researchers from Maulana Azad Medical College and Lok Nayak Hospital show that music can reduce drug use and improve…
The U.S. Department of Justice is launching a new office within its Civil Rights Division called the Second Amendment Rights Section. This new section will focus on handling cases involving alleged violations of Americans’ constitutional gun rights. The creation of the Second Amendment Rights Section signals a heightened focus by the DOJ on protecting citizens’ rights under the Second Amendment. This constitutional provision guarantees Americans the right to keep and bear arms, and the new office will oversee cases where these rights are claimed to have been infringed. Officials say the new section will work closely with other DOJ offices…
A new tool uncovers surprising account origins X’s location feature has revealed political accounts with large audiences operating far from the US. Users spotted pro-Trump accounts posting about US politics while based abroad. Some anti-Trump accounts also misrepresented their locations. Their posts gained millions of impressions, which can lead to payouts from X. X insists the data remains reliable The “about this account” tab displays location on each profile. It warns that travel, temporary stays, and VPNs may affect accuracy. X’s product chief Nikita Bier says the data remains 99% accurate. On Saturday, Trump shared a screenshot on Truth Social…
