Kerala right-wing commentator Mohandas taken into custody over remarks on Delhi protest

Chinese stocks declined on Thursday as AI and semiconductor shares extended their correction amid profit booking in expensive technology names. Defensive sectors including banking, rare earths and gold stocks limited losses, while Hong Kong markets outperformed with gains in Tencent and broader technology shares despite lingering geopolitical concerns.

Tech stocks dragged Wall Street lower as escalating US Iran tensions and a renewed blockade lifted oil prices and dented risk appetite. Nasdaq led losses amid chip stock weakness, while energy shares supported the Dow. Investors now await Fed Chair Warsh testimony, inflation data and big bank earnings for directional cues.

Richard Henry moved flightless kākāpō birds to a sanctuary island. He dedicated fourteen years to this isolated and challenging rescue mission. Predators eventually reached the island, impacting the bird population significantly. Later, a bird named Richard Henry became crucial for the species’ survival. Modern conservation efforts continue his foundational work, increasing kākāpō numbers.