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[ad_1] The Indian rupee fell to ‍a record low on Friday and posted its steepest ​weekly decline in six months, weighed by sustained ‌foreign outflows and hedging by importers.The rupee ​came within a hair’s breadth of the 92.00 level on Friday, slipping to an all-time low of 91.9650.The currency then settled at 91.94, down 0.34% on the day, taking its losses to 1.18% for the week and 2.3% for the ​month.Its underperformance this week was all the ⁠more telling considering that most Asian peers managed to post a modest advance against a weakening dollar index amid U.S. President Donald ​Trump…

[ad_1] CrimeCases test military accountability as king, PM warn graft threatens securityFormer Malaysian military chief Mohd Nizam Jaafar arrives at the Kuala Lumpur court complex on Jan. 23. He was charged with corruption and abuse of power. (Photo by Norman Goh)NORMAN GOHJanuary 23, 2026 13:40 JSTKUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia has charged a former armed forces chief and a former head of the army and his wife with corruption and abuse of power as part of an escalating investigation into military graft estimated to be worth millions of dollars. [ad_2]

[ad_1] As the US locks in the long-delayed F/A-XX, the program has become a test of whether its carrier airpower can avoid strategic erosion in a Pacific increasingly shaped by China’s scale, proximity and mass. This month, the US Senate Committee on Appropriations moved to lock in the revival of the US Navy’s long-delayed F/A-XX next-generation carrier fighter, using the fiscal 2026 appropriations process to shield the program from further disruption and force accelerated progress. The legislation directs the US Department of Defense (DoD) to obligate US Navy research, development, test and evaluation funds to execute the engineering and manufacturing…

[ad_1] Megan Thee Stallion, known for rapping “body-ody-ody-ody-ody,” just filmed a jazzercise workout to promote Dunkin’s new line of protein refreshers. Burger chain Shake Shack declared burger buns “out” for 2026. Olive Garden, yes, the Italian food chain famous for its unlimited breadsticks, just launched a Lighter Portions menu for diners on GLP-1 medications. Jack in the Box is encouraging fans to “stay so jacked” by eating its new fajita and teriyaki protein bowls while pedalling on the Peloton. Morgan Spurlock’s Super Size Me might not have inspired fast-food chains to ditch buns for lettuce wraps in 2004, but today’s emerging GLP-1 market might achieve that result. About 12%…

[ad_1] By: Tim DaissCarney and Xi powwow. Photo from Adrian Wyld/The Canadian PressCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to Beijing last week, the first by a Canadian leader in nearly a decade, was framed publicly as a reset in Sino-Canadian trade relations. But beneath the diplomatic language and joint statements, energy quietly resurfaced as one of the most consequential subtexts of the trip. Not because Canada is about to pivot away from the US – those odds are effectively zero – but because, for the first time in years, Canada now has the physical energy export infrastructure to create a…

[ad_1] AsianScientist (Jan. 21, 2026) – Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a complex mental illness that affects mood and thinking in people of all ages. It stems from a mix of genetic, biological, and environmental factors, making it hard to treat. While it is one of the most common psychiatric disorders worldwide, the exact molecular mechanisms behind it are still not well understood. Recently, researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) discovered a new molecular pathway related to depression. They used RNA sequencing and immunohistochemical analysis on brain tissue samples from individuals who died by suicide.…

[ad_1] CurrenciesInvestors wait for Gov. Ueda’s remarks on keeping rates unchangedThe yen has been experiencing constant selling pressure from investors in recent months, as concerns over the Japanese prime minister’s economic policies mount. (Photo by Akira Kodaka)Nikkei staff writersJanuary 23, 2026 13:52 JSTTOKYO — The Japanese yen slightly weakened on Friday after the Bank of Japan announced its decision following a two-day monetary policy meeting to hold interest rates steady. [ad_2]

[ad_1] Take a look at the marvel that is modern China. The endless gleaming lines of bullet trains. The air taxis and the drone delivery services and the driverless cars. The bubble tea franchises and the cavernous malls and the fast fashion and the pay-with-your-face apps and the robot waiters and the automated factories. The Shanghai clubs and the side streets of Chongqing and the manicured parks of Shenzhen. You are looking at the peak. China will continue to be a spectacular, world-leading civilization for a couple more decades, but sometime around the century’s halfway point, demographic decline will begin to sap its vitality. Sometime around the mid-2010s, China’s birth…

[ad_1] Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? Click here for today’s Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles.Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? Hope you’re familiar with a certain blond actor (8-Across)! Read on for all the answers. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.If you’re looking for today’s Wordle, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands answers, you can visit CNET’s NYT puzzle hints page.Read more: Tips and Tricks for Solving The New…

[ad_1] Below is the list of the current best dual-band Wi-Fi 7 mesh systems. These are hardware without the 6GHz band among those I’ve reviewed. This list complements the top 5 list of dual-band Wi-Fi 7 routers, and some brands allow for combining multiple specific standalone routers into a single system. If you want a system with three bands, consider one of the top five “traditional” Wi-Fi 7 mesh systems instead. Dong’s note: I first published this post on August 28, 2025, and last updated it on February 20, 2026, with the latest picks. Dual-band Wi-Fi 7 hardware has become increasingly…