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Global Growth Forecast 2026: India Leads as US, Europe and China Face Slower Expansion

As the world edges into 2026, economists foresee neither collapse nor boom—only a slow grind marked by weak growth, easing inflation, and persistent geopolitical disruptions. Read More

14 injured in stabbing and liquid spray attack in Japan; suspect in custody

At least 14 people were injured in a stabbing attack at a factory in central Japan on Friday, during which an unidentified liquid was reportedly sprayed. Read More

Malaysia’s ex-PM Najib Razak convicted of abuse of power in second 1MDB trial

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has been found guilty in his second major trial linked to the multibillion-dollar 1MDB scandal. Read More

Cambodia accuses Thailand of ‘ruthless’ air strikes as border peace talks continue

Cambodia has accused Thailand of launching “ruthless” air strikes near their disputed border, even as officials from both countries continue talks aimed at easing tensions and ending the latest round of violence. Read More

Zelenskyy says he will meet Trump in ‘near future’, hopes for peace breakthrough ‘before New Year’

Ukrainian President Zelensky has said he plans to meet US President Donald Trump in the near future, as Kyiv steps up diplomatic efforts with Washington to push for an end to the war with Russia, raising hopes that progress could be made before the N Read More

Poland intercepts Russian reconnaissance plane spotted near its airspace after detecting smuggler balloons

Amid the brewing tensions, Poland said that its air force intercepted a ‘Russian reconnaissance aircraft’ flying near the border of its airspace. Read More

Why China is rolling out venture funds to support ‘little giants’ and tech innovation

China has launched a national venture capital fund and three regional funds to channel state-backed investment into domestic technology firms, as Beijing steps up efforts to boost innovation and support emerging industries. Read More

Families seek answers as South Korea probe into deadly Jeju Air crash misses one-year update

The South Korean investigation into the Jeju Air crash that killed 179 people is set to miss its one-year deadline for a progress report, leaving victims’ families frustrated and demanding clearer answers about the disaster. Read More