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• On Wednesday, June 10, Indian benchmark equity indices erased most of their intraday gains due to dampened investor sentiment caused by renewed hostilities between the U.S. and Iran. • The BSE Sensex ended marginally higher, rising 64.42 points (0.09%) to close at 73,983.18, despite hitting an intraday high of 74,613.01. • In contrast, the NSE Nifty closed in the red, slipping 27.15 points (0.12%) to settle at 23,214.95.

Relatives of Stephen Ogilvie say unrest is unwelcome and that many migrants make valuable contribution to UKThe family of the victim of the Belfast knife attack have called for calm after riots erupted across the city.Stephen Ogilvie is in hospital having lost his left eye in the attack, footage of which was shared widely on social media late on Monday evening and through the day on Tuesday. Continue reading...

• Protesters have blockaded ballot counting centers for six days as of the 10th, demonstrating against a ballot-paper shortage during the June 3 local elections. • The ruling party is facing significant pressure as the "Jamsil protests" continue, specifically concerning public sentiment regarding "fairness" among the 2030 age demographic. • In response to the unrest and systemic failures, the ruling party has signaled a commitment to implement sweeping reforms of the National Election Commission.

• President Lee Jae Myung issued a public apology on Wednesday after a recent poll revealed his approval rating plummeted by nearly 10%. • The sharp decline in public support follows the results of recent local elections, signaling significant voter dissatisfaction. • This drop in popularity puts pressure on the administration to address governance failures and improve its relationship with the electorate.

• Cybercriminals are utilizing AI-native lures and adversary-in-the-middle (AiTM) proxy infrastructure to execute sophisticated phishing attacks. • These advanced techniques are specifically designed to bypass multi-factor authentication (MFA) by stealing active session tokens from users. • This evolution in social engineering matters because it renders traditional MFA insufficient, allowing attackers to gain unauthorized access to secure accounts without needing passwords.

• Deloitte released a new M&A Pulse Survey featuring insights from 500 corporate and private equity (PE) leaders regarding current market trends. • The findings reveal a sense of "cautious optimism" for deal activity leading into 2026, with leaders emphasizing a more disciplined approach to acquisitions. • Cross-border acquisitions are highlighted as a primary strategic path for growth as dealmakers seek new opportunities.

Australian human rights lawyers and refugee advocacy groups are lauding the decision as a ‘significant outcome’Millions of dollars in compensation could be paid out to more than 350 unlawful non-citizens held in indefinite detention after the high court ruled against the Australian government.The ruling marks another blow for the Albanese government after its requirement that members of the NZYQ cohort released to wear ankle monitoring bracelets and abide by curfews were struck down as unconstitutional earlier this year. Continue reading...

• Indian AI-linked stocks, particularly those involved in high-performance computing and data centers, are facing increased scrutiny amid global fears of a tech bubble. • Market experts are questioning whether the actual earnings of these "multibagger" companies can justify their current high valuations. • This shift matters as investors pivot from speculative growth to assessing the long-term sustainability of stock prices in the AI sector.

• Astha Chaturvedi, a 38-year-old startup founder, relocated her family, child, and pet from San Francisco to Bengaluru in 2024. • The decision to move back to India was made spontaneously during a trip to hire a Chief Technology Officer for her company. • Chaturvedi describes India as feeling "more vibrant" than the US, suggesting that leaving the American Green Card queue was the correct choice.

• Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike released a report on Tuesday, January 9, identifying China-backed hackers as the single greatest espionage threat to global technology companies. • The report, which tracked global cyber threats from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, notes that the tech sector is the primary target for state-sponsored spies and cybercriminals. • These actors are specifically targeting intellectual property and economic secrets, with a heightened focus on the rapidly growing artificial intelligence (AI) sector.

• Indian equities closed higher on Tuesday, driven by a sharp decline in the India VIX, softer crude oil prices, and easing geopolitical tensions. • While broader markets outperformed, analysts remain cautious due to ongoing Foreign Institutional Investor (FII) outflows and a weak near-term earnings outlook. • The market recovery is significant as it signals improved investor sentiment, though global uncertainties continue to pose a risk to sustained gains.

House report alleged governor and state attorney general knew of ‘widespread taxpayer fraud’ in social programsUS politics live – latest updatesThe US vice-president, JD Vance, asked the Department of Justice to investigate Tim Walz, his rival in the 2024 election, after a congressional report renewed allegations of inaction and retaliation over fraud schemes in Minnesota.In the Trump administration’s latest broadside against the midwestern state and its political leaders, Vance referred Walz, its Democratic governor, and Keith Ellison, its Democratic attorney general, for investigation. Continue reading...

• FIFA has released the fixtures, kick-off times, and venues for the 2026 World Cup, which will be hosted across Canada, Mexico, and the United States. • England's national team, the Three Lions, have reportedly been assigned favorable kick-off times for their matches to better suit viewers in the UK. • This schedule is critical for teams and fans to coordinate travel and logistics across the three vast host nations for the expanded tournament.

• Apple has announced an indefinite delay for the rollout of its "Siri AI" upgrade on iPhones and iPads within the European Union. • The reimagined assistant, powered by Apple Intelligence, was originally unveiled during the company's annual WWDC 2026 conference. • This delay highlights ongoing regulatory tensions between Apple and the EU regarding digital competition and data privacy laws.

• Apple announced the arrival of "Siri AI," a smarter version of its virtual assistant, during the WWDC 2026 keynote. • SVP of Engineering Craig Federighi confirmed that the AI is currently in beta for developers and is scheduled for a general release to end users "this fall." • Despite the upcoming launch, the new AI features will be delayed in the European Union, with Apple providing no specific timeline for availability in that region.

• Indian companies have been pushed out of the top 10 of the MSCI Emerging Markets Index as global capital shifts toward AI-driven stocks. • The index is now dominated by semiconductor chipmakers from Taiwan and South Korea, leading to a decline in the global rankings of Indian giants like Reliance Industries and HDFC Bank. • This shift is significant as India's overall market weight in the index has plummeted to a six-year low, reflecting a pivot in investor preference toward AI infrastructure.

Exclusive: Landscape painter was also a keen musician and played a cello made for him by his friend and mentorHe was one of Britain’s greatest landscape painters, with masterpieces including The Hay Wain and View on the Stour near Dedham But John Constable was also a keen musician – and his personal cello, which he commissioned, is to be played in public for the first time in 100 years after its restoration.The instrument was made in 1802 and it is thought Constable may have played it in a local band in his home village of East Bergholt in Suffolk. Continue reading...

• France and Germany have agreed to abandon the joint development of the Future Combat Air System (FCAS), a next-generation fighter project valued at €100 billion. • The decision follows reports from Reuters and the Financial Times, signaling a significant breakdown in the strategic military cooperation between the two European powers. • Separately, Denmark’s National Audit Office revealed that F-35 fighter jet deliveries will cost $2.2 billion more than originally projected, accusing the government of attempting to conceal the price increase.

• Streaming platforms are shifting away from exclusivity by broadcasting original series on traditional television to reach wider audiences. • This trend is highlighted by the drama "Pachinko," starring Lee Min-ho and Kim Min-ha, which explores four generations of a Korean family facing racism during and after the Japanese occupation. • The pivot matters as it allows high-quality, "well-made" productions to transcend digital niches and gain broader mainstream visibility.

• For the first time in 26 years, Indian companies have fallen out of the top 10 holdings of the MSCI Emerging Markets (EM) index. • The shift is driven by a surge in AI-related stocks, with Taiwan, South Korea, and China now accounting for approximately 70% of the benchmark. • AI beneficiaries TSMC, Samsung Electronics, and SK Hynix have seen massive growth, collectively making up nearly 30% of the index.

Exclusive: Analysis shows 72.5% of 91 judgments in England and Wales contained judicial victim-blaming, with mothers scrutinised more intenselyA report has found “widespread and concerning evidence” of bias and victim-blaming in the family courts – primarily disadvantaging women.The report, Scratching the Surface: Victim-Blaming and Bias in Family Court Judgments, by the nonprofit organisation Right to Equality, will be shared with MPs on Tuesday at an event in parliament. Continue reading...

Echo project will help erase images as part of package of support to end ‘prolonged suffering of survivors’Victims of child sexual abuse in England and Wales will be given help to remove online images of their abuse as part of a wider package of support to end the “prolonged suffering of survivors”.The Echo project will help those who have reported their abuse to the police to identify and remove images of abuse online. They will also be given trauma support, the possibility of having a victim impact statement read in court against their perpetrators and the opportunity of criminal or civil compensation. Continue reading...

Valdo Calocane was protected at expense of public safety in years before June 2023 stabbings, families of victims sayThe parents of a victim of the Nottingham attacks have said medical staff have a duty to breach patient confidentiality if the person they are treating is a risk to others.The families of the victims of the June 2023 attacks spoke at a news conference in London on Monday after evidence concluded in a 14-week public inquiry into the attacks. Continue reading...

• Investor Manishi Raychaudhuri views the recent sharp sell-off in Asian tech stocks, particularly in Korean and Taiwanese markets, as a strategic buying opportunity. • He argues that the downturn is driven by temporary sentiment rather than fundamentals, as AI capital expenditure demand and semiconductor prices remain strong. • Conversely, Raychaudhuri warns that India faces a more critical issue with declining corporate earnings growth that must be addressed.

Companies such as Apple and Google have until September to install software or face legislation, says PMUK politics live – latest updatesApple and Google have been given until September to install software that blocks explicit images on children’s mobile phones or face legislation enforcing its requirement, Keir Starmer said on Monday.The prime minister said tech companies must activate nudity-detection algorithms or other technical solutions on smartphones and tablets to prevent users taking photos or sharing images of genitalia unless they are verified as adults. Continue reading...

• AI chip giants TSMC, Samsung, and SK Hynix now comprise one-third of the MSCI Asia-ex-Japan index, creating significant concentration risks for investors. • This dominance has warped stock picking, forcing fund managers like Sam Konrad to sell their best-performing assets to prevent portfolios from becoming too top-heavy. • HSBC reports that TSMC is currently the most significant portfolio underweight among global emerging-market and Asian funds.

• A sharp tech selloff has triggered a significant market downturn in Korea and Taiwan, exposing high concentration risks in benchmarks dominated by chip giants like TSMC, Samsung, and SK Hynix. • Despite strong company fundamentals, active fund managers were forced to sell these stocks because rapid price gains pushed portfolio weights beyond established risk limits. • This "AI trade trap" highlights the vulnerability of Asian markets to volatility when a few high-performing tech stocks disproportionately drive index growth.

• The BSE Sensex and Nifty50 are expected to open lower today, as indicated by GIFT Nifty trends. • This negative outlook is driven by escalating geopolitical tensions involving the US, Israel, and Iran, which have also caused crude oil prices to rise. • Market volatility is anticipated throughout the week as equities react to a combination of domestic developments and overseas factors.