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EU sanctions nearly 1,600 Russians and firms over drone, missile parts
The EU has sanctioned nearly 1,600 Russian individuals and firms linked to military production, targeting suppliers of drone and missile components amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.
 "EU sanctions nearly 1,600 Russians and firms over drone, missile parts")
Robert E Hall, Michael Woodford win Nobel Prize in Economics 2026
Their research has strengthened economists' ability to understand and respond to economic shocks, including energy crises and sudden shifts in household consumption
 "Robert E Hall, Michael Woodford win Nobel Prize in Economics 2026")
Two merchant vessels with 22 Indian sailors attacked in Strait of Hormuz
India condemned attacks on two merchant vessels in the Strait of Hormuz
 "Two merchant vessels with 22 Indian sailors attacked in Strait of Hormuz")
Asia to contribute 59% of global growth in 2026, India to grow 7.3%: UNCTAD
UNCTAD projected global economic growth at 2.6% in 2026, down from 2.9% in 2025, as the global economy slows amid geopolitical tensions, energy shocks and widening development gaps
 "Asia to contribute 59% of global growth in 2026, India to grow 7.3%: UNCTAD")
Nobel memorial prize in economics to be awarded in Stockholm today
The economics prize is formally known as the Bank of Sweden Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel
 "Nobel memorial prize in economics to be awarded in Stockholm today")
Amazon in talks to acquire AI startup Decart for around $7 billion
Decart's Lucy model, backed by Nvidia, can edit live video in real time, according to the company's website
 "Amazon in talks to acquire AI startup Decart for around $7 billion")
AI investment keeps global growth around 3%, with major Asia benefits: IMF
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva said AI infrastructure investment is supporting global growth despite an energy supply shock
 "AI investment keeps global growth around 3%, with major Asia benefits: IMF")
Pak imposes emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, suspends Imran Khan's PTI govt
Islamabad cites rising militant violence and a breakdown in talks to justify the move, as security is tightened across the province; Here are the latest updates
 "Pak imposes emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, suspends Imran Khan's PTI govt")
North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles after Seoul's hypersonic test
The launch came days after South Korea flight-tested its first domestically developed hypersonic weapon, designed to fly at least five times the speed of sound and evade missile defence system
 "North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles after Seoul's hypersonic test")
US Senators question legality of Trump's deal to allow Russian oil imports
On Friday, after a phone call with Putin, Trump announced that he had struck a deal with Russia to immediately supply 300,000 tons of diesel to the US and the global marketplace
 "US Senators question legality of Trump's deal to allow Russian oil imports")
Ukrainian Prez risks rupture with Trump as US midterms pressure mounts
After Trump posted on social media about the ceasefire, Zelenskyy said he is willing to accept it, but only if Russia does too
 "Ukrainian Prez risks rupture with Trump as US midterms pressure mounts")
Saudi Arabia has few options as Houthis aim at heart of its ambitions
Three deadly attacks by the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen on an airport in the Saudi capital underscored the asymmetrical nature of their conflict with the kingdom
 "Saudi Arabia has few options as Houthis aim at heart of its ambitions")
Judge orders Trump admin to cancel taxpayer-funded promotional TV ads
A federal judge in New York ordered the Trump administration to cancel any remaining television ads promoting the president's political message
 "Judge orders Trump admin to cancel taxpayer-funded promotional TV ads")
Russia interfered in 2016 Brexit referendum, says UK PM Andy Burnham
Russia has long said it does not meddle in other countries' elections or referendums
 "Russia interfered in 2016 Brexit referendum, says UK PM Andy Burnham")
'Army is the rule, Army is the law': India slams Pak at UN over rule of law
India criticised Pakistan over its record on judicial independence, minority rights and press freedom at a UN discussion on the rule of law, saying Islamabad was in no position to lecture others
 "'Army is the rule, Army is the law': India slams Pak at UN over rule of law")
Saudi's Dammam airport targeted in Houthi attack after strike on Riyadh
Iran-backed Houthi rebels in neighbouring Yemen have been claiming a series of attacks in the past week on Saudi airports and military and oil facilities
 "Saudi's Dammam airport targeted in Houthi attack after strike on Riyadh")
Riyadh airport passenger terminal hit again a day after strike killed 12
Saudi authorities said there were injuries in the latest attack on the King Khalid International Airport complex for terminals 3 and 4 for domestic flights
 "Riyadh airport passenger terminal hit again a day after strike killed 12")
12 killed, over 300 injured in latest attack on Saudi's Riyadh airport
A missile strike on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport was the deadliest attack in a Gulf Arab country since the Iran war began
 "12 killed, over 300 injured in latest attack on Saudi's Riyadh airport")
West Asia war, debt woes top agenda of IMF-World Bank meetings in Bangkok
Finance officials gather amid an energy supply shock, rising rates and mounting debt, as World Bank chief Ajay Banga warns of compounding diesel, fertiliser and El Niño risks
 "West Asia war, debt woes top agenda of IMF-World Bank meetings in Bangkok")
Trust in science falls as Covid-era confidence fades, finds global survey
Across countries surveyed before, during and after the pandemic, 72% of people expressed at least some trust in science in 2025, down from 80% in 2020 and 77% in 2018
 "Trust in science falls as Covid-era confidence fades, finds global survey")