Author: kumbhorg

Argentina’s recent $20 billion currency swap agreement with the US underscores the delicate balance of economic reform and the vital need for liberalization. Last month, there was a sudden run on the Argentine peso, fueled by a series of political setbacks, including Buenos Aires provincial elections in which Peronists won many of the congressional seats. Following this tumult, the Argentine Central Bank burned through more than $1 billion in just two days to keep the exchange rate within the government-backed currency band.  Soon after, President Javier Milei was in New York securing a deal with the US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for what amounted…

Some off beat reads for the weekend: 100 Years of RSS (Narendra Modi) Ladakh on the boil (Goa Chronicle) Social collapse looms in Pakistan (FP) The Islamabad-Tehran-Istanbul Railway (Korybko) The young UK generation are mollycoddled (Boris Johnson) India has become Israel’s biggest cheer leader (ME Monitor) How Canada squandered its Drone Lead (Walrus) Japan between the Great Powers (Engelsberg) The silence of the US Generals (Robert Hubbell) Nightclubs of Lagos, Nigeria ( New Lines) ChatGPT is blowing up marriages (Futurism) Thread: True story about Shambuka Vadha & Eklavya (JD) The curious story of Nawab of Arcot (Kaipullai) An eyewitness account…

The first Test between India and the West Indies began at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on October 2, 2025. From the outset, India found themselves trailing after West Indies posted a modest first innings total of 162 runs, bowled out in less than two sessions on day one. The Indian innings saw steady progress with solid contributions from KL Rahul and Shubman Gill, setting a platform to assert dominance. However, the highlight on Day 2 was undoubtedly the brilliant batting display by Dhruv Jurel, who smashed his maiden Test century in spectacular fashion, much to the delight of…

Newcastle are one of the most storied clubs in English football and wrote a new chapter by winning the League Cup last season. It ended a 70-year wait for a domestic trophy at St James’ Park as thousands of Magpies enjoyed an incredible and historic day at Wembley as Newcastle defeated Liverpool in the final. The Magpies are now aiming for more with a long-term plan to win the FA Cup, the Premier League and Champions League. As Newcastle have been able to build and improve the team in order to boost their ambitions, more and more football enthusiasts are…

How long will the Florida Panthers decide to wait to help supplement the loss of Aleksander Barkov? B/R Open Ice: Frank Seravalli, on where the Florida Panthers will go after losing Aleksander Barkov for the season, and Matthew Tkachuk to start the year. ** NHLRumors.com transcription “Aleksander Barkov, such a tough injury. Your heart breaks for him, not just in this major reconstructive knee surgery, missing seven to nine months, but also the fact that the likely captain for Team Finland at the Olympics will now miss the 2026 Olympics in Milan as well. It up ends the balance of…

Germany’s Munich airport has reopened after several drone sightings forced it to close and cancel more than a dozen flights on Thursday night. At least 17 flights were grounded in Munich, affecting nearly 3,000 passengers, while the airport said it diverted a further 15 flights to nearby cities. On Friday, a spokesperson for German flag carrier Lufthansa said “flight operations have since resumed according to schedule”.There was no immediate confirmation of where the drones had come from. Several airports across Europe have closed down in recent weeks because of unidentified drones.Munich airport alerted authorities after the drones were detected. Departing…

Bitcoin surged past $121,000 today, pushing towards its all-time high as the fourth quarter of 2025 kicked off with renewed momentum for Bitcoin. The rally follows a strong September finish, when Bitcoin gained about 5% to close around $114,000 — a performance that somewhat defied Bitcoin’s reputation for seasonal weakness.  Historically, when September has ended in the green, Bitcoin has often gone on to post outsized fourth-quarter gains. Data from Bitcoin Magazine Pro shows that in years such as 2015, 2016, 2023, and 2024, fourth-quarter rallies averaged more than 50%. That seasonal trend has already earned October the nickname “Uptober”…

The Traitors companion podcast, The Traitors: Uncloaked, has continued the franchises success by taking home two prizes at the British Podcast Awards.The show, hosted by comedian Ed Gamble won the trophy for Best Entertainment and also the Spotlight Award, honouring podcasts that help raise the medium’s mainstream growth and popularity.Previous winners included Grounded with Louis Theroux, British Scandal and The News Agents.It was also a successful night for Kill List, the true crime podcast that explores a secret list on a murder-for-hire website, winning not only in the Best True Crime category, but also being named Podcast of the Year.The…

KL Rahul celebration (Screengrab) For KL Rahul, Friday at the Narendra Modi Stadium turned into an afternoon of redemption, relief and raw emotion. The elegant right-hander brought up his 11th Test century — but more significantly, his first at home in almost nine years — with a flick off Roston Chase that raced to mid-wicket. The single not only lifted him to three figures but also lifted the weight of a long-standing drought that had stretched back to 2016, when he last scored a ton in India during the famous Karun Nair triple-century Test in Chennai.Rahul’s reaction, however, made the…

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