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Many investors do not know the exact monthly SIP needed for their financial goals. Excel's PMT function helps calculate the required investment amount for future targets. Investors must first determine their target corpus and the desired time frame for accumulation. Accounting for inflation is crucial to adjust the financial goal's future value. This calculation ensures investors can effectively reach their desired corpus through systematic investments.

military · geopolitical

Report: Overnight Israeli raids leave two Palestinians injured Overnight Israeli military and settler raids have left a Palestinian teenager and an elderly man injured by gunfire in Bethlehem and Nablus, Al Jazeera reported. In Nablus, military units entered the villages of Tal and Qaryut as well as the town of Beit Furik, launching a widespread detention campaign in Tal and searching multiple homes in Beit Furik, according to Al Jazeera During these incursions, soldiers fired tear gas canisters at Palestinian residences in Qaryut, while settlers attacked homes in the village of Urif, south of Nablus. Israeli forces raided the Aqabat Jabr camp south of Jericho, the city of Qalqilya, the village of Kobar in the Ramallah district, and the town of Kafr Aqab north of Jerusalem, Al Jazeera reporters on the ground said. Troops also stormed the town of Yabad alongside the villages of Zababdeh and Burqin in the Jenin governorate, while another raid targeted the village of Faroun south of Tulkarem.

geopolitical · geopolitical

Russia launched two Kh-59/69 air-to-surface missiles and 157 drones overnight. Ukrainian air defences downed one missile and 127 drones.

natural disaster · natural disaster

French authorities ordered the evacuation of towns near the southwestern city of Bordeaux on Saturday "as a precaution", as wildfires moved towards the area. Intense wildfires have forced more than 200,000 people to flee their homes in southwestern France and central Spain. Follow our liveblog for all the latest updates.

geopolitical · geopolitical

An employee of a Polish defence-sector company was killed in a Russian missile strike on Kyiv during a defence industry event.

military · geopolitical

HRW says ‘decisive’ action needed to stop settler reprisals Human Rights Watch has said that decisive international action is urgently needed to prevent escalating Israeli settler reprisals in the occupied West Bank. “The Israeli government didn’t prevent the settler attacks on Tal village, so now it needs to stop settler reprisals and escalating military action that will make a bad situation worse,” Sarah Sanbar, HRW Israel and Palestine researcher, said in a statement. “Years of lawlessness and impunity for attacks has turned the West Bank into a powder keg waiting to explode, and decisive action is urgently needed,” Sanbar added. Four Palestinians were killed while fending off a settler raid in the West Bank village of Tell on Friday. A Palestinian firefighter and a resident douse a fire after a tent was torched by Israeli settlers in the Palestinian village of Sarra, West Bank, on 24 July 2026. (AFP)

military · geopolitical

Three alerts later, Saudi authorities say Yanbu 'danger passed' Saudi Arabia's Directorate of Civil Defense said the danger in Yanbu Governorate had passed, minutes after issuing its third alert for the province in the past few hours. Yemen's Houthis said on Telegram early Saturday that a "Yemeni missile strike" had sparked fires in the southern Saudi city of Jizan on the Red Sea. The Civil Defense warnings came after the Saudi-led coalition said Friday it had hit Houthi sites and destroyed targets threatening commercial vessels in response to attacks on Red Sea shipping. A Yemeni security source told AFP a naval base in the port city of Hodeida and a military camp on Kamaran island were among the Saudi targets. Alert: The danger has passed in Yanbu Governorate. For your safety, continue following #CivilDefense instructions and avoid gathering and filming. In case of emergency, call (911). pic.twitter.com/3V9sAG3Fyn — الدفاع المدني السعودي (@SaudiDCD) July 25, 2026

geopolitical · geopolitical

More than 30 restaurants have pulled out of Hong Kong’s new dog-friendly dining scheme, and officers have issued 70 warnings during inspections since its launch, the city’s environment chief has said. Secretary for Environment and Ecology Tse Chin-wan said on Saturday that some 31 eateries had withdrawn from the dog-friendly restaurant scheme since it was introduced two weeks ago, but stressed that the overall compliance level was “acceptable” and that he was confident the “teething” problems...

geopolitical · geopolitical

Television and radio companies were advised to refrain from broadcasting entertainment content

military · geopolitical

US military says it disabled a tanker that was attempting to evade the American blockade on Iranian ports.

geopolitical · geopolitical

Valentyna Savitska, head of the International Cooperation and Strategic Communications Centre at Ukraine's State Security Administration, was killed in a Russian missile strike on Kyiv Oblast on 24 July.

military · geopolitical

A US-made HMMWV armored vehicle, 15 vehicles, a Gvozdika self-propelled howitzer, and two mortars of the Ukrainian Armed Forces were also destroyed

social demographic · sports

Business leaders wary of president’s interventionist policies

social demographic · culture

The violinist reflects on her journey from teen prodigy to the Edinburgh International Festival — and her mission to make the arts truly inclusive

social demographic · culture

Delivery drivers are filming their shifts and streaming the results online, turning the app economy into comfort viewing

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Developing countries forced into rationing during Middle East conflict plan to build or expand official buffers

geopolitical · geopolitical

Unmanned aerial vehicle units in the grouping's area of responsibility destroyed 15 vehicles and an electronic warfare station

social demographic · culture

The 22nd Russia-Kazakhstan Interregional Cooperation Forum is currently taking place in Omsk on July 24-25

geopolitical · geopolitical

When conflict erupts, disasters strike or political crises unfold, courts are among the few institutions expected to keep functioning – ensuring the essential rule of law is maintained.

economic · economic

Global bond yields remain near multi-decade highs as inflation worries persist. Stock markets found scattered relief as oil prices pulled back on Friday. U.S. Treasury yields stayed near their highest levels since 2007 and 2011. Investors anticipate potential interest rate hikes from central banks globally. Major currencies were steady against the dollar, while the yen weakened significantly.

geopolitical · geopolitical

Crude oil futures prices experienced a significant drop on Friday. Hopes for renewed peace talks between the United States and Iran emerged. Both Brent and West Texas Intermediate crude futures saw substantial weekly gains. Shipping disruptions in key waterways contributed to market volatility. Energy markets remain tight and sensitive to developing geopolitical events.

economic · economic

Gold prices saw a slight increase on Friday as Brent crude oil retreated from highs. Investors are assessing Middle East conflict developments and their inflation implications. They also await the US Federal Reserve's interest rate decision next week. Bullion has seen a correction from record highs earlier this year. Elevated oil prices and rising yields may cap any further recovery.

economic · economic

Stocks saw a mixed close on Wall Street as oil prices declined after a week of gains. Major indexes experienced losses for the week due to escalating U.S. conflict with Iran. Investors also faced new tariffs and persistent inflation concerns impacting the economy. Bond yields eased, providing some relief to the stock market's pressure. European markets advanced while Asian markets closed lower on Friday.

economic · economic

European shares saw a rise on Friday, recovering from previous losses. Investors reacted positively to select corporate earnings reports and oil price concerns. Germany's DAX index climbed as SAP's cloud backlog growth exceeded expectations. Higher oil prices did not boost energy stocks due to a drop in Neste's performance. Policymakers indicated potential interest rate hikes amid inflation risks.

geopolitical · geopolitical

Fijian Drua 17-34 NSW Waratahs as grand final held in Fiji for first time Tahs forward Faliki Pohiva named player of match NSW Waratahs have produced a scintillating performance to complete a hat-trick of Super W rugby titles with a 34-17 win over minor premiers Fijian Drua in Ba, Fiji. The Tahs also secured a record-extending seventh Super W title, with their tighthead prop Faliki Pohiva named player of the final. Continue reading...

social demographic · sports

ICICI Bank successfully raised one billion dollars through its inaugural dollar bond sale. This strong investor demand allowed the bank to double its initial offering size. The successful transaction signals confidence in Indian bank credit from global investors. Other lenders are now preparing to raise dollar bonds using a subsidized hedging facility. This initiative aims to lower borrowing costs and support capital inflows into India.

economic · economic

Indian bond rally may slow as foreign investor flows decrease. The benchmark government bond may trade in a tight range ahead. Higher government borrowing and interest rate uncertainty limit investor enthusiasm. Crude oil prices will remain a key factor dictating yield movements. Treasury gains are expected to be under pressure for banks.

social demographic · sports

Indian equities experienced a decline on Friday, influenced by rising crude oil prices. The depreciation of the Indian rupee also contributed to investor apprehension during the trading session. Major indices partially recovered from earlier lows, but the Nifty closed below a key support level. This closing position suggests a potential for further downward movement in the market.

geopolitical · geopolitical

BNP Paribas Cardif will re-enter India's life insurance market soon. The French insurer is acquiring Warburg Pincus' stake in IndiaFirst Life. This transaction values the Bank of Baroda-controlled insurer at approximately ten thousand crore rupees. Bank of Baroda will retain its controlling interest and management control. BNP Paribas Cardif will hold twenty-six percent of the insurer's shares.

economic · economic

The Reserve Bank of India's interventions prevented the rupee from falling to a new record low. State-run banks sold dollars, and foreign investor inflows aided the currency's recovery. High oil prices and importer demand put pressure on the rupee throughout the day. Brent crude prices retreated after topping one hundred dollars a barrel. The rupee closed little changed, recovering from its intraday low.