IMF boosts 2026 outlook
The IMF has nudged up its global growth forecast for 2026, citing unexpected resilience in the world economy. Trade disruption remains a drag, but
DAVOS Debut for Jharkhand
Jharkhand will make its debut at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos later this month, with Chief Minister Hemant Soren leading the
India’s BRICS plans under strain
India’s efforts to steer BRICS through a turbulent global climate are facing early strain as renewed US pressure on Iran complicates New Delhi’s diplomatic
Ethiopia begins work on $12.5 bn airport
Ethiopia has broken ground on a vast new airport outside Addis Ababa that its government says will become the largest on the African continent,
South Africa, China, Russia, Iran wargames raise tensions
The exercises come at a sensitive moment as relations between Pretoria and Washington remain strained over South Africa’s ties with states viewed by the
Sudan: Tens of Thousands Flee Kordofan as Violence Escalates
Between October 25 and December 30, some 65,000 individuals were displaced from multiple locations across the Kordofan region…reports Asian Lite News Escalating violence in
Erdoğan Slams Israel Over Somaliland Move
Erdogan said Ankara viewed Somalia’s territorial unity as non-negotiable and accused Israel of taking steps that could undermine regional stability..reports Asian Lite News Turkish
UK secures migrant return deal with Angola, Namibia
Britain has stepped up pressure on foreign governments to take back their nationals who have no right to remain in the UK, using visa
AU Warns Israel on Somaliland
The African Union said it “firmly rejects” Israel’s move, warning: “Any attempt to undermine the unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Somalia…risks setting a
UN Envoy Calls for Calm in Yemen
Grundberg reiterated the UN secretary-general’s call for “restraint, de-escalation and dialogue…reports Asian Lite News United Nations Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg called on
