Washington, June 11 (IANS) India will remain the world’s fastest-growing major economy despite the economic shock from the conflict in the Middle East, with the World Bank on Thursday raised its growth forecast for the country even as it cut projections for much of the global economy.In its latest Global Economic Prospects report, the World Bank upgraded India’s growth forecast for 2026 to 6.6 per cent from its January estimate of 6.5 per cent and raised its 2027 projection to 7.2 per cent from …
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Tehran, May 29 (IANS) Iran’s air defences were activated Thursday night in the southern province of Bushehr, with an “invading” US drone destroyed, Iran’s media reported.The semi-official Tasnim news agency cited a military source as saying that Iran’s air defenses intercepted an “invading” US drone near Bushehr by firing missiles.Meanwhile, the semi-official Fars news agency said Iran’s armed forces fired missiles at certain targets from the country’s southern regions, with some local sources r…
United Nations, May 14 (IANS) UN humanitarians have said that aid is being distributed in war-torn southwestern Sudan, while an amount of 12 million US dollars is targeted for famine relief in the neighbouring country of South Sudan. “The UN and its humanitarian partners continue to respond to humanitarian needs across Sudan,” said the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).The office said that in the Kordofan region, aid organisations are providing life-saving support to …
Mogadishu, May 11 (IANS) At least 31 people were killed and 30 others injured in inter-clan fighting that broke out in northern Somalia’s Laashimo Valley last week, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees(UNHCR) confirmed on Monday.The fighting, which occurred between May 6 and 7, displaced approximately 9,000 people, 85 per cent of whom are women and children, according to the latest UNHCR situation report.”The scale and intensity of the violence created widespread fear among pastoral…
Mumbai, May 9 (IANS) Actress Ameesha Patel, who was earlier stuck in Oman due to the clash between the UAE and Iran, has taken potshots at the younger crop of actresses and their PR games. On Friday, the actress took to her X, formerly Twitter, and penned a long note in which she passed a witty remark about the younger actress’ and their perception building games.She wrote, “Most female actresses who haven’t even achieved one film in their career where even a single film of theirs has done…
Mumbai, May 5 (IANS) Actress Ameesha Patel, who was earlier stuck in Oman due to the clash between the UAE and Iran, has finally returned to India. On Monday, the actress took to the Stories section of her Instagram, and shared a picture of herself with her travel partner.She wrote on the picture, “Finallyyyyyy MUMBAI!! Thank u for all ur prayers everyone!! @kuunalgoomer !! Safe n sound !! Greatful”.Earlier, the actress took to her social media, and shared her ordeal, as she spoke about her …
Sanaa, May 5 (IANS) The United Nations (UN) has called for accountability and stronger protection for civil society workers and public officials following the abduction and killing of a government official in Yemen’s southern port city of Aden.In a statement posted on Monday on the social media platform X, UN Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg strongly condemned the incident.”I strongly condemn the abduction and assassination of Wissam Qaed in Aden. His legacy must carry on,” Grundberg said,…
Washington, May 2 (IANS) US President Donald Trump told lawmakers that the war against Iran has “terminated,” as the military action — which was launched without Congressional approval — has reached a 60-day legal deadline.”There has been no exchange of fire between the United States and Iran since April 7, 2026,” Trump was quoted by Politico as saying in a letter to congressional leaders.”The hostilities that began on February 28, 2026, have terminated,” Trump said.According to the report, th…
Kabul, April 26 (IANS) Afghanistan has been ranked at the fifth spot among the world’s worst affected nations for acute hunger, according to a report, local media reported on Sunday. According to the Global Food Crises 2026 report released by UN agencies, the European Union, and partners, 17.4 million people, about 36 per cent of Afghanistan’s population, are facing high levels of acute food insecurity, with 4.7 million experiencing emergency or famine-like conditions, Afghan news agency Khaam…
Washington, April 14 (IANS) The global economy has taken a hit from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with growth projections lowered despite strong underlying momentum driven by technology investment and private sector resilience, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Tuesday.Speaking during a group interview with reporters from India, Japan, the UAE, the Netherlands and Chile, IMF Chief Economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas said the conflict has reversed earlier expectations of a mod…