US envoys, including President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner and businessman Steve Witkoff, are mediating the talks.
Nov 11, 2026
There's an old Yiddish proverb, made famous by the lustful narrator of Philip Roth's comic novel Portnoy's Complaint: 'When the putz stands up, sechel is in the ground.'
On September 2, someone gained access to my Giffgaff mobile phone account and despite not having my physical device completed a Sim swap at 4:47am.
Are your savings in an account that pays 4.5% or more? If the answer is yes, give yourself a pat on the back. If it's no, then it's time to take action.
Many years ago, I was lucky enough to be invited to an evening at Jemima Goldsmith's country house in the Cotswolds.
Sonia Gandhi reflects on her life and conveys her belief in the youth's desire for justice and fairness. She critiques the Modi government's insecurities and asserts that it is not here to stay. The memoir discusses the resilience of democracy in India amidst rising authoritarianism. Gandhi notes the importance of the opposition’s INDIA alliance in challenging the BJP’s dominance.
Tide, a UK-based financial platform, will invest 250 million pounds in India by 2030 to enhance operations. The investment focuses on technology centers supporting global business, particularly in the UK and Europe. Tide's significant presence in India includes approximately 800 employees, although it will exit the member-facing business, affecting around 400 employees. The decision follows a strategic review indicating profitability challenges in the Indian market.
An eyelash curler. A pizza oven. 'Very good white wine'. Those are all items chosen by celebrity guests as a luxury on the radio show Desert Island Discs. In 2009, David Walliams chose as his luxury a gun.
He's due in court today
The French are holding talks with German officials to understand how Berlin would use deep precision strikes in order to align strategies should the continent go to war with Moscow,
On Wednesday, the Union Cabinet approved significant proposals for infrastructure and business support across India. The government will allocate ₹3,230 crores for the Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum in New Delhi. A metro rail project linking Noida and Greater Noida will receive ₹2,390 crores for development. Additionally, ₹62,370 crores will be set aside for NBS rates on fertilizers for the Rabi 2026-27 season.