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India’s urban climate crisis is the result of our own policy failures
Cities function like living organisms, consuming energy, water and materials while emitting heat, waste and pollutants. This ‘urban metabolism’ has breached ecological limits, creating a ‘metabolic rift,’ or a disconnect between relentless...

Boosting MSEs: Ministry urges Co-op Banks to register under CGTMSE
In a move aimed at boosting credit flow to the Micro and Small Enterprises (MSE) sector, the Ministry of Cooperation has recently urged Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs), State Cooperative Banks (StCBs), and District Central Cooperative Banks (DCCBs)...

Pakistan, Iran pledges to deepen bilateral trade, border cooperation in ministerial talk
- Advertisement - - Advertisement - - Advertisement - ISLAMABAD, Aug 03 (APP): Pakistan and Iran on Sunday pledged to deepen bilateral trade and border cooperation during high-level talks between the trade ministers of both sides here. In a...

Tenzije rastu: Ministar poziva na osvajanje Gaze
Ben-Gvir je na platformi Iks napisao da "mora da bude poslata jasna poruka: da osvojimo ceo pojas Gaze, proglasimo suverenitet nad njim, eliminišemo svakog člana Hamasa i podstaknemo dobrovoljni odlazak Palestinaca." Prema njegovim rečima, samo se...
Irish central bank governor warns government against over-stimulating economy
DUBLIN (Reuters) -The governor of the Irish central bank has warned the government against over-stimulating the economy in its annual budget in October, saying the country was at risk of being in the “wrong place,” in terms of spending. Gabriel...

Multiplier effect of RM2.6 billion in economic stimulus
Do our part, spend the RM100 wisely, and help to stimulate the economy. Rotarians purchasing essential items to be donated to a rural school hostel. In a move aimed at stimulating domestic consumption and offering some financial relief to the...

U.S. trade breakthrough a game-changer for exports: Iftikhar Malik
- Advertisement - LAHORE, Aug 03 (APP): SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry former President Iftikhar Ali Malik on Sunday lauded the government’s successful efforts in securing a favorable trade tariff framework with the United States, calling...

'Only Thing Dead Is...': BJP Shares Growth Stats As Rahul Gandhi Echoes Trump's 'Economy' Claim
Last Updated:August 03, 2025, 13:17 IST The IMF's World Economic Outlook for July ranked India second only to China among developing economies, projecting a growth rate of 6.7 per cent in 2025 and 6.4 per cent for 2026. BJP slams Rahul Gandhi for...

Philippines President Marcos Jr’s India Visit: Focus On ASEAN Ties, Trade And Indo-Pacific Cooperation
Philippines President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr is set to visit India from August 4-8, and hold talks with President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other officials. Marcos after arrival in New Delhi on August 4 will meet with...

Syria’s SDF and government trade blame over Manbij attack
MANBIJ: Syria’s defence ministry and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have traded blame over an attack in the northern city of Manbij, straining relations after a landmark integration agreement signed in March. The defence ministry...
‘Lack of crypto policy impeding money transfers’
Better exchange controls and an easier way of sending money would bring more business into SA, says Future Forex CEO and co-founder Harry Scherzer South Africa must develop a clear policy to facilitate the movement of money in and out of the...

Disparities, lack of details blight Korea's not-so-done trade deal with U.S.
Published: 03 Aug. 2025, 17:59 Updated: 03 Aug. 2025, 18:12 Audio report: written by reporters, read by AI U.S. President Donald Trump poses for a commemorative photo with the Korean delegation at the White House on July 30. From left: Choi...

Tsunami warning for Russia’s Kamchatka lifted, emergencies ministry says
What Trump is actually doing — and why India needs to press reform & reset Explained5 hr ago Trump's tariff regime has led to global trade changes and victories. India's inability to reach a deal with the US shows the need for internal economic...

From education to e-commerce, internet connectivity rewiring life in Arunachal
Itanagar, In Kibithoo, one of India's easternmost villages located near the India-China border in Arunachal Pradesh's Anjaw district, a group of children huddle under a solar light in the evening to download their next day's homework. From...

DRC Projects 5.3% Economic Growth in 2025 Amid Easing Inflation and Structural Reforms
DRC Forecasts Slower but Steady Growth at 5.3% in 2025, Inflation Falls Sharply from 2024 Levels The economy of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is projected to grow by 5.3% in 2025, down from an estimated 6.5% in 2024, according to the...

Economic impact of an ageing population
akistan has long been thought of as a young country, its identity shaped by bustling bazaars, crowded classrooms and a seemingly endless tide of youth. For decades, this youth bulge has been celebrated as a great opportunity for economic growth....

Deliver real economic justice for working NYers
New Yorkers are tough — but the Trump administration is stretching our resilience. From slashing federal oversight to gutting consumer protections, Washington has left working families vulnerable to corporate greed and exploitation. In the face of...

Makhlouf Says Ireland’s Budget Plan Risks Overheating Economy
“Hopefully, the Summer Economic Statement is not the budget, and hopefully, by the time he gets there, he will have reflected again on what the trade situation is telling us,” Makhlouf said, referring to Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe.
India aghast at Trump’s ‘dead’ economy jibe, 25pc tariffs
New Delhi | Shock, dismay and angst swept across India as businesses, policymakers and citizens digested US President Donald Trump’s sharp remarks and a surprise 25 per cent tariff rate last week. While Indian government officials weighed a...
The global economic battle between the U.S. and China
Raad Mahmoud Al-Tal More than six months after the latest round of tensions between the United States and China, it’s clear that this is more than just a trade dispute. It has become a larger fight over who will lead the world economy and...