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Union Budget 2026: Key numbers to watch as India’s FM Sitharaman prepares her ninth budget

From fiscal deficit and capex to tax relief and growth assumptions, the fine print will define India’s economic direction in FY27. Read More

Lee warming up to Kim? After North Korea’s complaint, South probes drone airspace violation case

South Korea launched a probe into possible civilian drone flights after North Korea accused Seoul of airspace violations. President Lee Jae Myung warned of serious security consequences amid rising inter-Korean tensions. Read More

Amid Trump’s ‘drill baby, drill’ push, India bats for global green energy cooperation

India reaffirmed its push for renewable energy cooperation despite the US focus on fossil fuels, with Union Minister Pralhad Joshi calling for global support to help developing nations scale clean energy, citing India’s early non-fossil targets and e Read More

UK defence minister was minutes away from Russia’s nuclear-capable missile strike

Last week, British Defence Secretary John Healey was merely minutes away from the place struck by Russia with its nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile in Ukraine’s Lviv. Read More

Hong Kong court begins hearing for Jimmy Lai on national security convictions

A Hong Kong court has begun hearing sentencing arguments that could see pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai jailed for life under the national security law Go to Source Read More

Who was Rubina Aminian, Iranian Student shot in the back of the head and buried roadside?

Rubina Aminian, a 23-year-old Kurdish fashion student, was shot in the back of the head during anti-government protests in Tehran. Read More

ICJ to start hearings in Rohingya genocide case against Myanmar today

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will start three weeks of hearings today to determine whether Myanmar has committed a genocide against Rohingya Muslims, a minority community in the country. Read More

Luca Zidane involved in wild on-field brawl as AFCON quarterfinal turns ugly after Nigeria knock Algeria out

Viktor Osimhen was the hero with a goal and an assist in Nigeria’s 2-0 victory over Algeria. Nigeria thus set up a clash against hosts Morocco in the semifinal of the AFCON. Read More