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World Politics & Diplomacy 14 Nov 2026, 02:00 PM IST

More Than US$480 Million Pledged at COP31 to Cut Methane and Other Super-Pollutants

Governments, philanthropies and development partners announced more than US$480 million at the COP31 Leaders’ Summit to accelerate action on methane and other non-CO₂ greenhouse gases, a move aimed at delivering faster near-term climate gains. The package underscores growing recognition that tackling super-pollutants can reduce warming quickly while also improving public health, food security and energy efficiency.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance27 Oct 2026, 04:34 PM IST

China, Hong Kong Shares Slip as Tech Weakness Overwhelms Policy Support

China and Hong Kong equities edged lower as renewed selling in technology and AI-linked stocks outweighed signs of faster industrial-profit growth and fresh liquidity support from the central bank. The move underscores how fragile sentiment remains in the region’s growth and innovation sectors, even as policymakers continue to lean on monetary easing to stabilize markets.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy27 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

India’s Outward FDI Slips 37% in September as Loan and Guarantee Support Weakens

India’s outward foreign direct investment fell to $4.34 billion in September, down 37% from August even as it remained 14% higher than a year earlier, according to the latest monthly data. The decline was driven by a sharp drop in equity commitments and weaker guarantees, even as loans to overseas subsidiaries edged higher.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance27 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Indian Overseas Bank to Raise $500 Million as Q2 Profit Surges 56%

Indian Overseas Bank plans to raise $500 million through external commercial borrowings in two tranches by December, underscoring its improved funding access as earnings strengthen. The state-run lender reported a 56% jump in second-quarter net profit to Rs 1,912 crore, supported by stronger credit growth and better asset quality.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning27 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Wall Street Edges Higher as AI Stocks Keep Swinging Ahead of Earnings Flood

U.S. stocks opened the week on firmer footing as investors balanced renewed volatility in artificial intelligence shares against optimism that corporate earnings can justify elevated valuations. The advance came even as traders remained cautious after last week’s sharp tech-led selloff and a mixed read on the durability of the AI trade.

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World Politics & Diplomacy26 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Burnham Signals Openness to EU Free-Movement Talks in Brexit Reset Push

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said he wants to discuss whether Britain could return to European Union freedom of movement, a striking intervention that revives one of the most politically sensitive questions left by Brexit. The comments suggest a broader effort to reset relations with Brussels, even as Burnham insists an election is not imminent and the government is not rushing toward a referendum or immediate policy reversal.

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World Politics & Diplomacy26 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Vanessa Trump Says She Is Cancer-Free Six Months After Breast Cancer Diagnosis

Vanessa Trump, the former wife of Donald Trump Jr., says she is cancer-free six months after publicly revealing that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer. Her announcement adds a personal health update to a family long watched through the lens of American politics and public scrutiny. The disclosure, made months after her initial diagnosis in May, underscores the private toll of a disease that affects millions while drawing renewed attention to the intersection of celebrity, family life, and public resilience.

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Global Economy & Central Banks26 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Moody’s Holds France at Aa3 as Political Turmoil and Higher Yields Test Investor Confidence

Moody’s kept France’s sovereign credit rating unchanged at Aa3, offering Paris a measure of relief as the country faces political unrest, fiscal strain and rising borrowing costs. The decision underscores that, despite mounting market pressure, the agency still sees France’s institutional strength and economic scale as buffers against an immediate downgrade.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning26 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Mega-Cap Earnings Wave Tests Market Confidence as Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, and Exxon Report

A heavy week of earnings from some of the world’s most influential companies is set to test already fragile market confidence, with Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Exxon Mobil, Boeing, Verizon and others due to report. Investors will be watching not only for profit and revenue beats, but also for guidance on artificial intelligence spending, cloud demand, consumer resilience, energy margins and the broader health of corporate America.

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