insert_link World India’s budget turns to manufacturing as government opts for caution India’s government has placed manufacturing at the centre of its new national budget as it seeks stability in the face of growing global economic uncertainty. The budget, presented in parliament on Sunday, avoided sweeping reforms and instead focused on steady sectoral support, a move analysts say reflects a cautious approach by policymakers. Neha Poonia filed this report. While the measures aim to shield the economy from external shocks, the absence […] today2 February, 2026
insert_link World World Marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day The entrance to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Death Camp. Photo Credit: Shutterstock International Holocaust Remembrance Day is being observed worldwide, marking the 81st anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp. In the United Kingdom, King Charles III and Queen Camilla are hosting a reception at Buckingham Palace to honour Holocaust survivors and their families. Among the attendees is 86-year-old Peter Lantos, a former prisoner at Bergen-Belsen concentration camp, who shared […] today27 January, 2026
insert_link World Israel recovers remains of final deceased hostage in Gaza (Photo credit: Maya Levin/AP Photo) The Israeli military has recovered the remains of Ran Gvili, the final deceased Israeli hostage held in Gaza. Gvili, an Israeli police officer, was killed while fighting Hamas-led militants during the 7 October 2023 attacks. His body was taken to Gaza and later used as leverage in negotiations. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has described Gvili’s return as an extraordinary achievement, calling him a hero. His […] today27 January, 2026
insert_link World Denmark says it will not negotiate the sovereignty of Greenland Danish Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen (Photo credit: Thomas Traasdahl via AP) Denmark has firmly said it will not negotiate over the sovereignty of Greenland, despite recent comments by U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting a “framework of a future deal” on the Arctic territory. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen reiterated that Greenland’s territorial integrity is non‑negotiable, while expressing openness to constructive dialogue with allies on broader Arctic security issues. Reuters reports […] today22 January, 2026
insert_link Business / Economics America’s Trump threatens France with 200% wine tariffs Bottles of French wine are displayed for sale in a liquor store. (Photo by: Mario Tama/Getty Images) U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs of up to 200% on French wine and champagne after French President Emmanuel Macron declined to join a U.S.-backed initiative described by Trump as a Gaza “Board of Peace.” The warning marks a sharp escalation in rhetoric between Washington and Paris, linking trade pressure […] today20 January, 2026
insert_link World UNDP to relocate hundreds of jobs from New York to Bonn and Madrid (Photo by: UN campus in Bonn, Germany gerd-harder/shutterstock) The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is relocating nearly 300 positions from its New York headquarters to Bonn, Germany, with a further 100 jobs set to move to Madrid, marking a significant redistribution of staff away from the United States. UNDP told Germany’s Deutsche Presse-Agentur that the decision reflects confidence in German foreign policy, though no timeline has been announced for when the […] today20 January, 2026
insert_link World Australia’s lower house of Parliament passes laws in response to the deadly Bondi Beach shooting Australia's Home Affairs Minister, Tony Burke (Photo by: The West Australian) Australia’s lower house has passed sweeping new legislation introducing a national gun buyback scheme and stricter background checks, in response to the deadly Bondi Beach attack that left 15 people dead. The measures mark one of the country’s most significant firearm policy shifts in recent years, reinforcing Australia’s long-standing emphasis on gun control. Alongside the gun reforms, parliament also […] today20 January, 2026
insert_link Business / Economics IMF raises 2026 global growth forecast to 3.3% The International Monetary Fund on Monday revised its global economic growth forecast for 2026 to 3.3 percent, reflecting continued resilience as the world adapts to shifting trade conditions and robust investment in artificial intelligence and technology sectors. The updated projection, released in the IMF’s World Economic Outlook update, marks a 0.2 percentage point increase from estimates published last October. The pace matches the 3.3 percent growth the IMF now expects […] today20 January, 2026
insert_link World Hong Kong high-rise fire kills 55 and nearly 300 are missing A massive fire engulfed a high-rise apartment building in Hong Kong on Wednesday, killing at least 55 people and leaving nearly 300 residents missing, officials confirmed. Firefighters have struggled to reach the upper floors, with smoke and debris making rescue operations increasingly difficult. Local media, including the South China Morning Post and RTHK, reported that residents were trapped as flames spread rapidly through the tower. Authorities have pointed to unsafe […] today27 November, 2025
