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Concerns over the United States’ commitment to global financial institutions are intensifying following U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s absence at recent G20 meetings. His no-show has fueled speculation about a potential U.S. retreat from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and

A recent report by Blume Ventures claiming that nearly a billion Indians lack discretionary spending power and that the country’s middle class is shrinking has been met with strong counterpoints from economic experts and government data. The report paints a

The European Commission has introduced new proposals aimed at reducing administrative burdens and simplifying regulations for businesses within the European Union. The measures align with the Commission’s broader strategy to enhance competitiveness, as outlined in its recent Competitiveness Compass and

Apple defied India’s declining smartwatch market in 2024, posting a remarkable 141% increase in Apple Watch shipments. While the country’s overall smartwatch segment shrank by 30% year-on-year due to fading demand for budget models, Apple’s strong growth highlighted a shift

Scientists in China have identified a new bat coronavirus, HKU5-CoV-2, with genetic similarities to SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has assured the public that there is no

The World Bank has reaffirmed its confidence in India’s economic potential, emphasizing that the country remains a key investment destination despite minor fluctuations in its growth trajectory. Speaking at the Advantage Assam 2.0 Business Summit, World Bank Country Director Auguste

The cryptocurrency market suffered a significant downturn on Tuesday, with Bitcoin plunging nearly 10% amid mounting concerns over security breaches, regulatory uncertainty, and broader financial market instability. The price of Bitcoin dropped below $87,000, marking its lowest level since November,

An unidentified illness has claimed the lives of more than 50 people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) within hours of symptom onset, prompting urgent investigations by local health authorities and the World Health Organization (WHO). The outbreak,

Austrian Chancellor and Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg met with Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), in Vienna to discuss key global nuclear security concerns. The meeting underscored Austria’s commitment to supporting the agency’s efforts in

An international team of researchers analyzing data from China’s Zhurong Mars rover has uncovered evidence suggesting that the red planet once featured sandy beaches, waves, and oceanic activity. The findings, published in the Proceedings of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences, offer new insights into Mars’