- Reuters
At least 14 killed after billboard collapses in Mumbai during thunderstorm
At least 14 people have died and dozens were injured after a huge billboard fell on them during a thunderstorm in India's financial capital Mumbai, according to local authorities. The thunderstorm brought traffic to a standstill in parts of the city and disrupted operations at its airport, one of the country's busiest. Mumbai's municipal corporation said at least 74 people were taken to hospital with injuries following the accident and 31 have been discharged.
- Reuters
Gold prices edge higher as key US inflation data looms
Gold prices drifted up on Tuesday, with spotlight shifting to key inflation reports due this week, which could offer more insights on the pace and scale of the U.S. Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts this year. Spot gold was up 0.2% at $2,340.77 per ounce by 0306 GMT after falling 1% on Monday. The U.S. producer price index data is scheduled for release at 1230 GMT, followed by the consumer price index on Wednesday.
- AFP
Blinken in Ukraine on unannounced visit to show US support
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived Tuesday morning in Kyiv on an unannounced visit meant to reassure Ukrainians of continued US support and flow of weapons as Russia pummels the northeastern Kharkiv region.Marking his fourth visit to Kyiv since the start of the Russian invasion in February 2022, Blinken arrived by overnight train from Poland and was due to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, according to an AFP journalist accompanying him.
