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China economy slows in Q2 2026 despite strong exports as the property crisis and weak consumer spending weigh on growth.

China Economy Slows Despite Export Boom as Property Crisis Deepens

China’s economy recorded its weakest quarterly growth in three years during the April-June period, revealing a widening gap between booming...

IBM shares crash after the company lowered its outlook as AI infrastructure spending reshapes enterprise technology investments.

IBM Shares Crash 25% as AI Spending Shift Wipes Out $70 Billion

IBM suffered one of the steepest stock market declines in its history after its shares plunged more than 25% in...

US President Donald Trump meets Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi as both countries confirm the withdrawal of US troops from Iraq by September 2026.

US Troops to Leave Iraq by September 30, Ending 23-Year Mission

The United States will complete the withdrawal of its remaining troops from Iraq by September 30, 2026, officially ending a...

India's E20 ethanol petrol rollout compared with Brazil's long-term ethanol fuel transition.

India’s E20 Ethanol Rollout: What Brazil’s Success Can Teach India

India’s nationwide rollout of E20 petrol has marked a major step in the country’s clean energy ambitions. The government has...

US defence official Elbridge Colby speaks about middle powers and America's global defence strategy amid tensions with European allies.

Elbridge Colby Dismisses ‘Middle Powers’ Amid US-Europe Rift

A senior US defence official has dismissed the idea that so-called “middle powers” could emerge as an effective alternative to...

Writer E. Jean Carroll receives $5.63 million after a US court ordered Donald Trump to pay damages in a sexual abuse and defamation case.

E. Jean Carroll Receives $5.63 Million From Trump After Court Ruling

Writer E. Jean Carroll has received nearly $5.63 million from US President Donald Trump after a federal court approved the...

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar during India-EU partnership talks in Brussels focused on trade, technology and security cooperation.

Jaishankar Says India-EU Partnership Gains Momentum After Brussels Talks

India and the European Union have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding cooperation across trade, technology, security and investment following a...

Military vessels near the Strait of Hormuz amid renewed US blockade on Iranian ports and rising Middle East tensions.

US Restores Iran Port Blockade as Hormuz Truce Unravels

The United States has reinstated its blockade on Iranian ports after accusing Tehran of targeting vessels operating near the Strait...

Lamine Yamal celebrates after helping Spain defeat France 2-0 in the FIFA World Cup semi-final.

Lamine Yamal Leads Spain Past France Into World Cup Final

Spain moved within one victory of FIFA World Cup glory after defeating France 2-0 in a commanding semi-final performance, with...

Argentina fans freeze Harry Kane's name before World Cup semi-final against England.

Argentina Fans Freeze Harry Kane’s Name Before England World Cup Clash

Football is often driven by tactics, skill and preparation, but for Argentina’s passionate supporters, luck also plays a major role....