AI helps Islamic State, Al-Qaeda draw women, children into larger radicalised ecosystem; India among targets

Vicky Nanjappa | September 11, 2026 1:03 PM

New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) Terrorist groups such as the Islamic State and Al-Qaeda are increasingly moving away from terror strikes. Looking at the emerging pattern, both these groups have completely moved towards the propaganda and radicalisation model. The worrying part is that Artificial Intelligence is being used by Islamic State and Al-Qaeda to draw women, children into a larger, radicalised ecosystem globally and in India.

IMF backs US-China talks, studies Iran move

IANS | September 11, 2026 10:02 AM

Washington, Sep 11 (IANS) The International Monetary Fund has welcomed talks between the leaders of the United States and China, saying engagement between the world’s two largest economies would benefit global economic stability.

Global debt nears post-war record: IMF

IANS | September 11, 2026 9:09 AM

Washington, Sep 11 (IANS) Global public debt has climbed to nearly 100 per cent of the world’s gross domestic product, its highest level since World War II, the International Monetary Fund has warned.

Trump unveils sweeping midterm agenda

IANS | September 11, 2026 8:54 AM

Washington, Sep 11 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has laid out a sweeping Republican agenda for the November midterm elections, promising changes to healthcare payments, permanent tax cuts, tighter border laws and stricter voting requirements if his party retains control of Congress.

AI boom gives global growth lift: IMF

IANS | September 11, 2026 8:52 AM

Washington, Sep 11 (IANS) The artificial intelligence boom is helping support global economic growth as the continuing Middle East war drives up energy and commodity prices, the International Monetary Fund has said.