U.S. claims India halted Russian oil buys under pressure, but India and Russia deny it, saying energy choices remain based on national interest.

UK youth unemployment hit 15.3% by Sept. 2025, exceeding EU average, linked to steep minimum wage hikes and rising business costs.

India approves ₹18,662 crore project for Assam’s greenfield corridor, including a first-of-its-kind underwater tunnel under the Brahmaputra River, to slash travel time and boost connectivity.

British Columbia raises income taxes and expands sales tax, cutting public jobs to address a record $13.3 billion deficit starting July 1, 2026.

U.S. stocks fell Thursday as Iran tensions boosted oil prices and weighed on markets, despite strong earnings and a resilient labor market.

U.S. and Israel agreed to target Iran’s oil exports to China to increase pressure ahead of nuclear talks.

The U.S. paid $160M toward its $2.2B overdue U.N. regular budget debt, but still owes $2.196B, risking a financial crisis without reforms or full payments.

UK unemployment hits 5.2%, highest in five years, due to slow wage growth and economic uncertainty.

Australian wages rose 3.4% annually in Dec. 2025, outpaced by 3.8% inflation, eroding real wages for first time since Sept. 2023.

India’s MSMEs must lead AI strategy for growth, says ITC exec at New Delhi summit.