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.