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Asian Stocks Surge Amid AI Revival and Trade Deals

U.S.-Taiwan Trade Deal Sparks Semiconductor Revolution Amid China Tensions

U.S.-Taiwan Trade Deal Sparks Semiconductor Revolution Amid China Tensions

Taiwan and U.S. Forge Strategic AI Partnership Through Major Investment Deal

Taiwan and U.S. Forge Strategic AI Partnership Through Major Investment Deal

Taiwan's Strategic AI Partnership Ambitions

Taiwan's Strategic AI Partnership Ambitions

Japan's Economic Transformation: The New Normal

Japan's Economic Transformation: The New Normal

Historic Verdict Looms for Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol

Historic Verdict Looms for Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol

OPINION / BLOG

Using Mobile Messages to Protect Girls’ Education During School Closures in Pakistan

Using Mobile Messages to Protect Girls’ Education During School Closures in Pakistan

How Rising Heat Pushes Workers into Informality and Reshapes Firm Productivity in India

How Rising Heat Pushes Workers into Informality and Reshapes Firm Productivity in India

Why Early and Substantive Project Restructuring Improves World Bank Project Performance

Beyond Legal Reform: How Social Norms Decide Women’s Access to Work, Pay, and Safety

Why Receiving Digital Payments Helps Firms Overcome Credit Constraints Globally

From Coal Dependence to Clean Energy: Managing Transition Risks in Asia-Pacific Economies

When Public Credit Meets Monetary Policy: Evidence from Brazil’s Lending System

Using Satellite Data and Machine Learning to Track Cambodia’s GDP in Near Real Time

Beyond Urban Decline: How Shrinking Cities Are Reshaping Post-Growth Urban Theory

How South Africa’s Urban Design Pushes the Poor Away from Jobs and Deepens Inequality

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Artificial Intelligence: Revolutionizing Every Aspect of Life

Global Health Preparedness Post-Pandemic

Global Health Preparedness Post-Pandemic

Youth Engagement in Governance and Policy Making

Youth Engagement in Governance and Policy Making

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Federal Judge Blocks DOJ's Voter List Demand in California

Federal Judge Blocks DOJ's Voter List Demand in California

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Asian Stocks Surge Amid AI Revival and Trade Deals

Asian Stocks Surge Amid AI Revival and Trade Deals

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Taiwan and U.S. Forge Strategic AI Partnership Through Major Investment Deal

Taiwan and U.S. Forge Strategic AI Partnership Through Major Investment Deal

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Jannik Sinner: Rising from Adversity to Tennis Triumph

Jannik Sinner: Rising from Adversity to Tennis Triumph

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AGRO-FORESTRY

India's Trade Gap Widens as Imports Surge Amidst Export Growth

India

India's Trade Gap Widens as Imports Surge Amidst Export Growth

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Risky Assets Set to Ride the AI Wave in 2026, Says Standard Chartered

India

Risky Assets Set to Ride the AI Wave in 2026, Says Standard Chartered

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NSE IPO: Sebi agrees with NSE's settlement plea 'in-principle'

India

NSE IPO: Sebi agrees with NSE's settlement plea 'in-principle'

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Yamato Logistics India Powers Growth with New Haryana Hub

India

Yamato Logistics India Powers Growth with New Haryana Hub

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Growing Pains: U.S. Farmers Struggle Amidst Economic Uncertainty

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Growing Pains: U.S. Farmers Struggle Amidst Economic Uncertainty

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TECHNOLOGY

U.S.-Taiwan Trade Deal Sparks Semiconductor Revolution Amid China Tensions

Global

U.S.-Taiwan Trade Deal Sparks Semiconductor Revolution Amid China Tensions

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Taiwan and U.S. Forge Strategic AI Partnership Through Major Investment Deal

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Taiwan and U.S. Forge Strategic AI Partnership Through Major Investment Deal

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Controversy Brews Over U.S. AI Chip Sales to China

Global

Controversy Brews Over U.S. AI Chip Sales to China

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China's Latest App Sensation 'Are You Dead?' Sparks Global Interest and Controversy

China

China's Latest App Sensation 'Are You Dead?' Sparks Global Interest and Controversy

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Taiwan's Strategic AI Partnership Ambitions

Taiwan

Taiwan's Strategic AI Partnership Ambitions

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ECONOMY & BUSINESS

Global

Canada and China Forge New Path in Global Turmoil

US-Taiwan Trade Accord Spurs Tech Investment Surge

Trade Showdown: Whitmer Warns Against Abandoning USMCA Amid China's Automotive Ascendancy

Asian Stocks Surge Amid AI Revival and Trade Deals

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EDUCATION

Supreme Court Grants SASTRA Interim Relief Amid Land Dispute

Supreme Court Grants SASTRA Interim Relief Amid Land Dispute

India

Headmistress Suspended Amid School Sexual Harassment Scandal

Headmistress Suspended Amid School Sexual Harassment Scandal

India

Siviwe Gwarube Conducts Back-to-School Oversight Visit in North West

Siviwe Gwarube Conducts Back-to-School Oversight Visit in North West

South Africa

Cricket for cause: Villupuram village youth pledge drug-free future

Cricket for cause: Villupuram village youth pledge drug-free future

India

University of Aberdeen to Open First India Campus in Mumbai by 2026

University of Aberdeen to Open First India Campus in Mumbai by 2026

India

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ENERGY & EXTRACTIVES

Venezuelan Oil Imports to China Face U.S. Blockade Impact

Venezuelan Oil Imports to China Face U.S. Blockade Impact

Global

UPDATE 2-US imposes sanctions on Iran over crackdown on protesters

UPDATE 2-US imposes sanctions on Iran over crackdown on protesters

Global

Electrifying India's Power Potential: A $500 Billion Opportunity

Electrifying India's Power Potential: A $500 Billion Opportunity

India

US and European Investors Bolster Indian Equities, Singapore and UK Lead Sell-Off

US and European Investors Bolster Indian Equities, Singapore and UK Lead Sell-Off

India

Zelenskiy Declares Emergency in Energy Sector Amid Crisis

Zelenskiy Declares Emergency in Energy Sector Amid Crisis

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HEALTH

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New Era in Alzheimer's Diagnosis: Blood Tests to Revolutionize Early Detection

Global

US Overdose Deaths See Record Decline, But Challenges Remain

WHO Urges Governments to Raise Taxes as Sugary Drinks and Alcohol Become Cheaper

Trump's Controversial Health Insurance Proposal: A Deep Dive

Health Sector Headlines: Key Developments in Global Healthcare

LAW & GOVERNANCE

South Korea

Historic Verdict Looms for Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol

Global

Australia's Under-16 Social Media Ban: Immediate Impact and Global Ripple Effect

Global

NATO's Arctic Defense Intensifies: European Troops Deployed to Greenland Amid U.S. Tensions

Global

UN Chief Condemns Power Imbalance and Law Violations

Global

High Stakes and High Courts: The Double Life of Tom Goldstein

SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT

2025 Among Three Warmest Years Ever Recorded Despite La Niña Cooling, WMO Confirms

Global

2025 Among Three Warmest Years Ever Recorded Despite La Niña Cooling, WMO Confirms

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India's Exports Navigate Post-Tariff Rebalancing Successfully

India

India's Exports Navigate Post-Tariff Rebalancing Successfully

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Asian Cancer Specialists Trained in Faster, Cost-Saving Radiotherapy Techniques Through IAEA Programme

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Asian Cancer Specialists Trained in Faster, Cost-Saving Radiotherapy Techniques Through IAEA Programme

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Kruger National Park Faces Unprecedented Flooding Crisis

South Africa

Kruger National Park Faces Unprecedented Flooding Crisis

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Ancient Tamil Nadu Lake Yields 4,500-Year Climate Record, Offering New Insights into Monsoons and Early Civilisation

India

Ancient Tamil Nadu Lake Yields 4,500-Year Climate Record, Offering New Insights into Monsoons and Early Civilisation

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Historic Medical Evacuation: NASA's Pioneering Astronaut Mission Cut Short

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Historic Medical Evacuation: NASA's Pioneering Astronaut Mission Cut Short

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Interviews

Lindiwe Suttle reveals idea behind her upcoming web series 'Coconut Confidential'

WEC24: World Nuclear Association's Agneta Rising explains importance of nuclear power

WEC24: Imagine a future where power grid works like internet, says Nydro Energy CEO David

United Arab Emirates

We can't have locally clean and globally dirty practices: Angela Wilkinson

URBAN DEVELOPMENT

Hong Kong Faces Record Low Birthrate Despite Incentives

Global

Hong Kong Faces Record Low Birthrate Despite Incentives

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Construction Catastrophes: Crane Collapse Sparks Concerns in Thailand

Global

Construction Catastrophes: Crane Collapse Sparks Concerns in Thailand

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Tragedy Strikes Thailand: Crane Collapses Claim Lives

Thailand

Tragedy Strikes Thailand: Crane Collapses Claim Lives

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We will build a country free of racism: Sri Lankan Prez to Tamils

Sri Lanka

We will build a country free of racism: Sri Lankan Prez to Tamils

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Granny Flats Get Green Light Nationwide as Consent-Free Builds Become Law

New Zealand

Granny Flats Get Green Light Nationwide as Consent-Free Builds Become Law

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TRANSPORT

Maersk Resumes Suez Canal Route, Signaling Trade Recovery

Global

Maersk Resumes Suez Canal Route, Signaling Trade Recovery

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Maersk Resumes Suez Canal Sailings, Signaling Hope for Normalized Trade Routes

Global

Maersk Resumes Suez Canal Sailings, Signaling Hope for Normalized Trade Routes

About 9 hours ago

Power Outage Paralyzes Commuter Chaos in Tokyo's Busiest Stations

Global

Power Outage Paralyzes Commuter Chaos in Tokyo's Busiest Stations

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European Airlines Warn EU Parliament Move on Passenger Rights Risks Higher Fares and Fewer Travel Options

Belgium

European Airlines Warn EU Parliament Move on Passenger Rights Risks Higher Fares and Fewer Travel Options

About 13 hours ago

Revamping Road Safety: The Two-Wheeler Challenge in India

India

Revamping Road Safety: The Two-Wheeler Challenge in India

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SPORTS

Global

CORRECTED-Soccer-Tottenham's Richarlison out for seven weeks with hamstring injury

India

BWF Defends India Open Venue Amidst Criticisms

Massive Sports Betting Scandal: Charges Filed Against Athletes and Influencers

Tragic Pact: Teenage Athletes Found Dead in Kerala Hostel Room

Major Scandal: Game Rigging in College and Chinese Basketball Exposed

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WASH

Jal Jeevan Mission Shifts Focus to Service Delivery at 5th District Collectors’ Peyjal Samvad

Jal Jeevan Mission Shifts Focus to Service Delivery at 5th District Collectors’ Peyjal Samvad

India

Himachal Pradesh Unveils 'Vyavastha Parivartan': A New Era in Ecotourism

Himachal Pradesh Unveils 'Vyavastha Parivartan': A New Era in Ecotourism

India

Water Woes: Contaminated Supply Alarms Greater Noida Residents

Water Woes: Contaminated Supply Alarms Greater Noida Residents

India

Mahima Chaudhry Calls for Civic Reforms Ahead of BMC Elections

Mahima Chaudhry Calls for Civic Reforms Ahead of BMC Elections

India

Indore's New Drinking Water Project: A Catalyst for Growth and Innovation

Indore's New Drinking Water Project: A Catalyst for Growth and Innovation

India

ART & CULTURE

Radio Free Asia's Korean Revival: New Waves of Content

Radio Free Asia's Korean Revival: New Waves of Content

Global

Mystery at Sea: Unraveling the Tragic Death of Zubeen Garg

Mystery at Sea: Unraveling the Tragic Death of Zubeen Garg

India

Blaze in Utrecht: Major Blast Sparks Fire and Injuries

Blaze in Utrecht: Major Blast Sparks Fire and Injuries

Netherlands

Major Blast Triggers Fire in Utrecht, Injuries Reported

Major Blast Triggers Fire in Utrecht, Injuries Reported

Global

Blaze Hits Ferragamo's Facility Near Florence

Blaze Hits Ferragamo's Facility Near Florence

Italy

POLITICS

Global

China's Bold Bet on Boosting Birth Rates: Economic Strategy Meets Population Policy

Global

UN Security Council Confronts Iran's Tumult amid Global Tensions

Yemen Overhauls Leadership with New Prime Minister Appointment

Babiš's Political Steer: Czech Republic's New Government Agenda

US Stands with Iran Protesters: Trump Keeps All Options Open

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SOCIAL & GENDER

Global Unemployment Steady, but Decent Work Progress Stalls, ILO Warns

Global

Global Unemployment Steady, but Decent Work Progress Stalls, ILO Warns

About 16 hours ago

South Sumatra Accelerates Just Energy Transition with Skills Roadmap and Broad Stakeholder Alliance

Indonesia

South Sumatra Accelerates Just Energy Transition with Skills Roadmap and Broad Stakeholder Alliance

About 14 hours ago

UN Experts Warn Ecuador Failing to Enforce Ruling on Slavery-Like Abuses at Furukawa Plantations

Global

UN Experts Warn Ecuador Failing to Enforce Ruling on Slavery-Like Abuses at Furukawa Plantations

About 20 hours ago

Maran's Remarks Ignite North-South Debate in India

India

Maran's Remarks Ignite North-South Debate in India

Yesterday

Nepal Faces Persistent Child Labour Challenge as ILO Calls for Stronger Provincial Action

Nepal

Nepal Faces Persistent Child Labour Challenge as ILO Calls for Stronger Provincial Action

About 16 hours ago

Montenegro’s Green Transition Emerges as a Competitive Advantage for Employers, ILO Says

Montenegro

Montenegro’s Green Transition Emerges as a Competitive Advantage for Employers, ILO Says

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Giacomo Raspadori's Italian Resurgence: Atalanta's New Hope

Giacomo Raspadori's Italian Resurgence: Atalanta's New Hope

Jannik Sinner: Rising from Adversity to Tennis Triumph

Jannik Sinner: Rising from Adversity to Tennis Triumph

Taiwan and U.S. Forge Strategic AI Partnership Through Major Investment Deal

Taiwan and U.S. Forge Strategic AI Partnership Through Major Investment Deal

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Federal Judge Blocks DOJ's Voter List Demand in California

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Dollar Gains with Positive U.S. Economic Data Amid Global Currency Shifts

Firefighters Battle Blaze in Seoul's Gangnam District

Radio Free Asia's Korean Revival: New Waves of Content

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