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Gold rises in futures trade as investors seek safety amid global uncertainty

New Delhi, Jun 4 (PTI) Gold prices climbed by Rs 926 to Rs 1.59 lakh per 10 grams in futures trade on Thursday, driven by fresh buying by traders amid geopolitical uncertainties and a firm trend in the overseas markets. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the yellow metal for August delivery appreciated by Rs 926, or 0.58 per cent, to Rs 1,59,445 per 10 grams. Analysts said renewed investor interest in precious metals was driven by lingering geopolitical concerns and softer crude oil prices, which improved sentiment towards gold prices. “Gold prices showed a positive trend in the domestic markets

With Trump in a holding pattern on Iran war, allies and critics worry he risks getting boxed in

WASHINGTON, June 4, 2026 (AP) — President Donald Trump is facing warnings from foes and allies alike that he’s getting boxed in on the Iran war, a conflict he sold as a brief military incursion but that has since settled into a holding pattern. It’s been nearly a week since U.S. and Iranian negotiators reached a tentative agreement to extend the ceasefire in the conflict by 60 days and start a new round of talks on Iran’s nuclear program that required Trump’s sign off. But Trump has called for unspecified changes to the agreement and Iranian officials — perhaps calculating

Pain shouldn’t be judged with lie detector test – here’s why

London, Jun 4 (The Conversation) In 2006, Carl Koch sued his employer for damages after burn injuries during a workplace accident that left him with chronic pain. The employer accused him of malingering, so the judge admitted a neuroscientist as an expert witness, who testified that he could see Koch’s pain on a brain scan. The case was settled for more than ten times the amount the employer initially offered. This case is not unusual, as chronic pain can be severely debilitating. It can make it impossible to work, exercise and have a social life. It can make you depressed

Rupee under pressure from outflows, Asia weakness; report on tax relief may support

MUMBAI, June 4 (Reuters) – The Indian rupee is seen opening slightly weaker on Thursday, pressured by equity outflows and soft Asian cues, while expectation around ​steps to support the currency may offer relief. The rupee is ‌expected to open in 95.74-95.78 range, per traders, having settled at 95.7050 on Wednesday. After staging a brief relief rally to the 94.70 level, the currency has come under renewed ​pressure. A pickup in equity outflows and fading hopes of a ​U.S.-Iran detente have put the rupee back on the back ⁠foot. A prolonged war in the Middle East is a key risk

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