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US and Kenya sign first of what are expected to be dozens of 'America First' global health deals

UPDATE 5-Democrats troubled by video of US strike on Caribbean drug boat, Republicans defend attack

UPDATE 5-Democrats troubled by video of US strike on Caribbean drug boat, Republicans defend attack

GLOBAL MARKETS-Japan's Nikkei skids in subdued Asia as bets of rate hike grow

GLOBAL MARKETS-Japan's Nikkei skids in subdued Asia as bets of rate hike grow

REUTERS NEXT-Syria's growth accelerates as sanctions ease, refugees return, central bank chief says

REUTERS NEXT-Syria's growth accelerates as sanctions ease, refugees return, central bank chief says

FOREX-Dollar hovers near five-week low on Fed rate cut bets

FOREX-Dollar hovers near five-week low on Fed rate cut bets

UPDATE 1-US widens travel ban to more than 30 countries, Noem says

UPDATE 1-US widens travel ban to more than 30 countries, Noem says

OPINION / BLOG

A New Era of Crisis Forecasting: ADB Launches AI-Driven Early Warning System for Asia

A New Era of Crisis Forecasting: ADB Launches AI-Driven Early Warning System for Asia

Reinventing Development Data: How AI Is Reshaping Statistical Capacity in Asia-Pacific

Reinventing Development Data: How AI Is Reshaping Statistical Capacity in Asia-Pacific

Unmasking Mongolian Masculinity: How Trauma and Patriarchy Fuel a Cycle of Violence

How Global Buyers Shape Bangladesh’s Garment Prices Amid Currency and Transport Shocks

How Policy Reform Reshaped Ethiopia’s Foreign Investment Landscape After 2015

From Aid Shock to Stability: How Nations Can Strengthen Health Financing for the Future

Transforming Commune Health: Vietnam’s Urgent Push for Stronger Primary Care

AI to drive 6G evolution, but security and energy constraints threaten rollout

AI driving precision farming while barriers threaten smallholder adoption

Service quality and trust no longer enough: FinTech becomes key to customer retention in banking

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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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RPT-Somalis arrested in Minneapolis immigration operation, officials say

RPT-Somalis arrested in Minneapolis immigration operation, officials say

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UPDATE 7-Honduran centrist candidate calls foul on vote data after Trump-backed Asfura edges ahead

UPDATE 7-Honduran centrist candidate calls foul on vote data after Trump-bac...

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GLOBAL MARKETS-Japan's Nikkei skids in subdued Asia as bets of rate hike grow

GLOBAL MARKETS-Japan's Nikkei skids in subdued Asia as bets of rate hike gro...

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ANALYSIS-In Japan, Prime Minister Takaichi tries to avoid a 'Truss shock'

ANALYSIS-In Japan, Prime Minister Takaichi tries to avoid a 'Truss shock'

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AGRO-FORESTRY

UPDATE 1-Spain plans wild boar cull amid swine fever outbreak that hit exports

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UPDATE 1-Spain plans wild boar cull amid swine fever outbreak that hit exports

Yesterday

Union Minister Suresh Gopi hints at issues in cooperative federalism

India

Union Minister Suresh Gopi hints at issues in cooperative federalism

Yesterday

Unlimited scope in food processing sector, corporates must boost investment: Secretary Joshi

India

Unlimited scope in food processing sector, corporates must boost investment: Secretary Joshi

About 14 hours ago

India for removing trade barriers, boosting exports for more balanced trade with Russia

India

India for removing trade barriers, boosting exports for more balanced trade with Russia

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Boosted by Dubai chocolate craze, Argentina bets on pistachios

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Boosted by Dubai chocolate craze, Argentina bets on pistachios

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TECHNOLOGY

Sberbank to expand India operations, invest about USD 100 mn over 3 years: CEO

India

Sberbank to expand India operations, invest about USD 100 mn over 3 years: CEO

About 12 hours ago

Soccer-FIFA eyes referee body cams and faster offside calls for 2026 World Cup

United States

Soccer-FIFA eyes referee body cams and faster offside calls for 2026 World Cup

About 7 hours ago

US STOCKS-Wall Street mostly flat as Fed watchers digest jobs data

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US STOCKS-Wall Street mostly flat as Fed watchers digest jobs data

About 7 hours ago

Russia restricts FaceTime, its latest step in controlling online communications

Russian Federation

Russia restricts FaceTime, its latest step in controlling online communications

About 8 hours ago

Seqrite detects 265 million cyber attacks across its customer network in India

India

Seqrite detects 265 million cyber attacks across its customer network in India

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ECONOMY & BUSINESS

India

RBI monetary policy on Fri; mixed expectations on rate cut, status quo

ITFC, TDB Expand Trade Finance Partnership with New $200 Million Facility Plan

ROI-Can AI break a 150-year trend without overheating the economy?: Mike Dolan

US STOCKS-Wall Street subdued as traders await Fed decision

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EDUCATION

Frequent elections increase burden on teachers, harm education: Kovind

Frequent elections increase burden on teachers, harm education: Kovind

India

UPDATE 1-Child deaths will rise for first time this century after aid cuts, says Gates

UPDATE 1-Child deaths will rise for first time this century after aid cuts, says Gates

Global

Vatican commission again says no to ordaining women as deacons, but urges other ministries

Vatican commission again says no to ordaining women as deacons, but urges other ministries

Italy

Additional funds for expansion of Kangra airport to be released soon: Himachal CM

Additional funds for expansion of Kangra airport to be released soon: Himachal CM

India

US prioritizes visas for fans traveling for the World Cup, Olympics and other events

US prioritizes visas for fans traveling for the World Cup, Olympics and other events

United States

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ENERGY & EXTRACTIVES

GLOBAL MARKETS-Japan's Nikkei skids in subdued Asia as bets of rate hike grow

GLOBAL MARKETS-Japan's Nikkei skids in subdued Asia as bets of rate hike grow

Global

India welcomed agreement on first phase of Gaza Peace Plan: Govt to Parliament

India welcomed agreement on first phase of Gaza Peace Plan: Govt to Parliament

India

Russian President Putin says India, Russia collaboration not directed against anyone

Russian President Putin says India, Russia collaboration not directed against anyone

India

US team likely to visit India next week for trade talks: Sources

US team likely to visit India next week for trade talks: Sources

India

GLOBAL MARKETS-Global shares and dollar higher as markets eye Fed rate cuts

GLOBAL MARKETS-Global shares and dollar higher as markets eye Fed rate cuts

Global

HEALTH

United States

US and Kenya sign first of what are expected to be dozens of 'America First' global health deals

Global

US signs pact with Kenya under 'America First' global health plan

Falling rupee creating economic pain for people: Cong MP in RS

India set to lead global shift in low-cost diagnostics, health devices: Gates Foundation CEO

ADB, World Bank launch Pacific islands projects under new cofinancing model

LAW & GOVERNANCE

Global

Reuters World News Summary

Global

UPDATE 5-Democrats troubled by video of US strike on Caribbean drug boat, Republicans defend attack

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EXPLAINER-Did the US military commit a war crime in boat attack off Venezuela?

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UPDATE 4-Democrats troubled by video of US strike on Caribbean drug boat, Republicans defend attack

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Reuters US Domestic News Summary

SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT

FOREX-Dollar hovers near five-week low on Fed rate cut bets

Global

FOREX-Dollar hovers near five-week low on Fed rate cut bets

About an hour ago

India sends additional assistance to cyclone-hit Sri Lanka as death toll crosses 485

Sri Lanka

India sends additional assistance to cyclone-hit Sri Lanka as death toll crosses 485

About 9 hours ago

Middle East, North Africa temperatures rising twice as fast as global average, says UN weather agency

Global

Middle East, North Africa temperatures rising twice as fast as global average, says UN weather agency

About 13 hours ago

Probe ordered into 'poisonous gas leak' from underground mines in Dhanbad; people to shift

India

Probe ordered into 'poisonous gas leak' from underground mines in Dhanbad; people to shift

About 10 hours ago

FOREX-Dollar set to snap 9-day losing streak; yen near 2-1/2 week high

Global

FOREX-Dollar set to snap 9-day losing streak; yen near 2-1/2 week high

About 5 hours ago

J'khand: Over 1,000 people to be evacuated after 'poisonous' gas leak from Dhanbad underground mines

India

J'khand: Over 1,000 people to be evacuated after 'poisonous' gas leak from Dhanbad underground mines

About 10 hours ago

Interviews

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

With 'Mission Money Back' we work to recover lost investments: Vikash Jain, Co-founder, Share Samadhan

V4I initiatives are focused at bringing together a solution ecosystem: Ranjoy Dey, CEO

ARRCC mobilizes multi-faith climate action in coal-dominated Australia: Theresa Ormerod

URBAN DEVELOPMENT

UPDATE 1-Hong Kong races to remove scaffolding nets blamed for fuelling deadly fire

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UPDATE 1-Hong Kong races to remove scaffolding nets blamed for fuelling deadly fire

About 21 hours ago

Vigilance squads to monitor revenue officials across Maharashtra

India

Vigilance squads to monitor revenue officials across Maharashtra

About 12 hours ago

Projects worth Rs 5700 crore sanctioned for northeast under PM-DevINE: Scindia

India

Projects worth Rs 5700 crore sanctioned for northeast under PM-DevINE: Scindia

About 17 hours ago

Coastal Road tunnel will save thousands of hours for thousands of people: Fadnavis

India

Coastal Road tunnel will save thousands of hours for thousands of people: Fadnavis

Yesterday

Rajasthan govt clears key policies on diaspora engagement, trade promotion and tourism

India

Rajasthan govt clears key policies on diaspora engagement, trade promotion and tourism

Yesterday

TRANSPORT

REUTERS NEXT-Ferrovial eyes more opportunities at US airports, CEO says

Global

REUTERS NEXT-Ferrovial eyes more opportunities at US airports, CEO says

About 6 hours ago

Drones were spotted near Zelenskiy flight path to Dublin, Irish media report

Ireland

Drones were spotted near Zelenskiy flight path to Dublin, Irish media report

About 8 hours ago

REUTERS NEXT-Ferrovial eyeing more opportunities at US airports, CEO says

Global

REUTERS NEXT-Ferrovial eyeing more opportunities at US airports, CEO says

About 8 hours ago

UPDATE 5-Airline IndiGo's operations to be restored by Feb 10, seeks relief from some pilot rules, regulator says

Global

UPDATE 5-Airline IndiGo's operations to be restored by Feb 10, seeks relief from some pilot rules, regulator says

About 8 hours ago

IndiGo says ops to be fully normal by Feb 10, seeks FDTL relaxations; cancels over 550 flights

India

IndiGo says ops to be fully normal by Feb 10, seeks FDTL relaxations; cancels over 550 flights

About 9 hours ago

SPORTS

Global

Soccer-The world needs to respect African football, Mali coach Saintfiet says

France

Marseille''s prolific attack faces in-form Lille in Ligue 1

Soccer-FIFA's Ellis hails World Cup's power to create next generation of fans

Soccer--England's Tuchel might keep substitutes inside if World Cup heat gets too fierce

Reuters Sports News Summary

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WASH

Uttarakhand govt strengthening infrastructure from cities to remote mountain villages: Dhami

Uttarakhand govt strengthening infrastructure from cities to remote mountain villages: Dhami

India

Odisha: BJP, BJD concern over siltation in Hirakud dam

Odisha: BJP, BJD concern over siltation in Hirakud dam

India

UP: Baghpat launches reusable pad initiative to promote menstrual hygiene, safe disposal

UP: Baghpat launches reusable pad initiative to promote menstrual hygiene, safe disposal

India

Odisha CM directs officers to expedite spending of DMF funds

Odisha CM directs officers to expedite spending of DMF funds

Global

Rajya Sabha members seek ban on 'misleading' advertisements on tobacco products

Rajya Sabha members seek ban on 'misleading' advertisements on tobacco products

India

ART & CULTURE

Andhra Man goes missing in Africa, claims family

Andhra Man goes missing in Africa, claims family

India

Zohran Mamdani and the Louvre make the list of most mispronounced words of 2025

Zohran Mamdani and the Louvre make the list of most mispronounced words of 2025

United States

Zohran Mamdani, Louvre make list of most mispronounced words of 2025

Zohran Mamdani, Louvre make list of most mispronounced words of 2025

United States

You’re never too young to change the world: Agastya Nanda on playing Arun Khetarpal in ‘Ikkis’

You’re never too young to change the world: Agastya Nanda on playing Arun Khetarpal in ‘Ikkis’

India

REUTERS NEXT-NBC executive voices support for late-night shows amid Trump attacks

REUTERS NEXT-NBC executive voices support for late-night shows amid Trump attacks

Global

POLITICS

Global

UPDATE 7-Honduran centrist candidate calls foul on vote data after Trump-backed Asfura edges ahead

Global

UPDATE 2-Syrian central bank welcomes Visa's launch amid digital payments deal

UPDATE 5-Honduran centrist candidate calls foul on vote data after Trump-backed Asfura edges ahead

UPDATE 6-Honduran centrist candidate calls foul on vote data after Trump-backed Asfura edges ahead

Gov. Walz denounces Trump for calling Minnesota's Somali community ‘garbage'

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SOCIAL & GENDER

Global Study Shows Circular Economy Employs up to 142 Million Workers Worldwide

Global

Global Study Shows Circular Economy Employs up to 142 Million Workers Worldwide

About 10 hours ago

ILO STREAM Programme Consults Nepal to Boost Protection for Migrant Workers in GCC Countries

Nepal

ILO STREAM Programme Consults Nepal to Boost Protection for Migrant Workers in GCC Countries

About 10 hours ago

Thai Language Classes Empower Migrant Workers With Skills for Work and Daily Life

Thailand

Thai Language Classes Empower Migrant Workers With Skills for Work and Daily Life

About 10 hours ago

QF and ILO Launch New Partnership to Shape Evidence-Based Workforce Policies

Qatar

QF and ILO Launch New Partnership to Shape Evidence-Based Workforce Policies

About 10 hours ago

Venezuela asks lawmakers to approve 2026 budget of $19.9 billion

Global

Venezuela asks lawmakers to approve 2026 budget of $19.9 billion

About 6 hours ago

UK sets out new sanctions against Russia after Novichok report

United Kingdom

UK sets out new sanctions against Russia after Novichok report

About 14 hours ago

LATEST STORIES

UPDATE 2-Bondi orders US law enforcement to investigate 'extremist groups'

UPDATE 2-Bondi orders US law enforcement to investigate 'extremist groups'

ANALYSIS-In Japan, Prime Minister Takaichi tries to avoid a 'Truss shock'

ANALYSIS-In Japan, Prime Minister Takaichi tries to avoid a 'Truss shock'

GLOBAL MARKETS-Japan's Nikkei skids in subdued Asia as bets of rate hike grow

GLOBAL MARKETS-Japan's Nikkei skids in subdued Asia as bets of rate hike grow

UPDATE 7-Honduran centrist candidate calls foul on vote data after Trump-backed Asfura edges ahead

RPT-Somalis arrested in Minneapolis immigration operation, officials say

UPDATE 1-US widens travel ban to more than 30 countries, Noem says

INTERVIEW-Honduras presidential candidate Nasralla says Trump’s interference damaged his election chances

INTERVIEW-Honduras presidential candidate Nasralla says Trump’s interference damaged his election chances

Somalis arrested in Minneapolis immigration operation, officials say

UPDATE 6-Honduran centrist candidate calls foul on vote data after Trump-backed Asfura edges ahead

UPDATE 1-Bondi orders US law enforcement to investigate 'extremist groups'

ANALYSIS-South Korea's nuclear submarine gamble raises prospect of underwater arms race in Asia

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