India reiterates call to end Gulf conflict

IANS | October 16, 2026 9:26 AM

United Nations, Oct 16 (IANS) India has reiterated its call for an immediate end to the conflict that encompasses the entire Gulf region and has taken a toll on its economy that has strong links to the region and on its people there.

IMF warns AI boom could spark market turmoil

IANS | October 16, 2026 8:42 AM

Washington, Oct 16 (IANS) The International Monetary Fund has warned that the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence could trigger financial market instability if soaring investment, rising corporate borrowing and expectations of future profits run ahead of actual productivity gains.

World faces 800 million jobs gap: Ajay Banga

IANS | October 16, 2026 8:39 AM

Washington, Oct 16 (IANS) The world faces a staggering shortfall of nearly 800 million jobs over the next 10 to 15 years, World Bank President Ajay Banga has warned, calling for a fundamental shift in global development financing to create employment opportunities for a rapidly growing young population.

US lawmakers seek curbs on Chinese spy ships

IANS | October 16, 2026 8:33 AM

Washington, Oct 16 (IANS) Three senior Republican lawmakers have urged the Trump administration to withdraw special privileges granted to vessels operated by a Chinese shipping giant, citing reports that its ships have been used to spy on American military communications and intelligence activities.

Mary Millben alleges George Soros role in India protests

IANS | October 16, 2026 8:13 AM

Washington, Oct 16 (IANS) American singer Mary Millben has named billionaire George Soros as the funder of protests in India, escalating her online clash with Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke in a video message addressed to young Indians.

India among top World Bank investors: Ajay Banga

IANS | October 16, 2026 8:05 AM

Washington, Oct 16 (IANS) India has emerged alongside the United States and Britain as one of the leading sources of private capital mobilised by the World Bank Group, its President Ajay Banga has said, as the institution announced plans to expand its critical minerals business fivefold over the next five years.

Trump says cartels run Mexico, warns of action

IANS | October 16, 2026 7:55 AM

Washington, Oct 16 (IANS) US President Donald Trump claimed that drug cartels effectively controlled Mexico and said his administration was intensifying operations against trafficking networks, even as he acknowledged that the Mexican government was unhappy with his assessment.