Pure news at warp speed.Wednesday, October 14, 2026 · 5:51 AM ET
These global trade dynamics highlight the complex and evolving nature of international trade, with countries like China, Korea, and Switzerland experiencing significant shifts in their export performance.
China's population has been shrinking since 2022, marking a dramatic reversal for the world's second-largest economy, which for decades relied on abundant labor to fuel industrial expansion and rapid economic growth.
Supporters of Pakistan's jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan began a march towards Islamabad on Sunday, carrying red and green flags of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party.
Al Jazeera (Qatar) and Kyivpost (Ukraine) noted that North Korea’s launches came days after South Korea’s successful test of its first homegrown hypersonic missile on October 3.
The leaders of India's youth-led 'Cockroach' movement were released Sunday after being detained to prevent protests against the election commissioner, according to their lawyer.
Max Verstappen won the Singapore Grand Prix sprint race on Saturday after a dramatic crash by George Russell on the first lap.
Max Verstappen secured pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix Sprint Qualifying, marking his first pole in the city-state.
Valtteri Bottas, the Finnish driver for Cadillac F1, cycled 420 kilometers from Malaysia to Singapore, arriving in time for the Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Authorities in Pakistan's capital blocked main access routes to the city with double-stacked shipping containers to prevent the march from reaching Islamabad.
Amazon has announced the cutting of nearly 1,000 white-collar jobs, affecting employees in India, the US, and the UK, according to a report by Business Standard.
The Indian government on Thursday rejected Elon Musk's claims that SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service is being unfairly blocked from launching in India.
South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has warned it will take legal action if illegal fuel shipments to Russia are confirmed, following allegations from an adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated it will take legal action if illegal fuel shipments to Russia are confirmed, following allegations from an adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
South Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has warned it will take legal action if illegal fuel shipments to Russia are confirmed, following allegations from an adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
In India, protests erupted over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, with demonstrators demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Ericsson announced on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at the India Mobile Congress 2026, that it will export antennas made in India to Europe and other global markets.
Economists at State Bank of India (SBI) are calling for a 'jumbo' 50 basis points (bps) rate hike from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) at its December policy review.
The talks follow months of rising tensions between the 27-nation EU and the Asian powerhouse, with both sides raising concerns over trade imbalances and unfair practices.
India's Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, Harivansh Narayan Singh, exercised India's right to reply at an international forum in Tanzania, where Pakistan had made comments on Kashmir.
The lab, inaugurated in the presence of IIT Hyderabad Director Prof B S Murty and S&P Global India Operations Managing Director Nilam Patel, will provide students and faculty with opportunities to work on practical projects and research.
The U.S. military in Okinawa, Japan, has begun a 48-hour operational pause, prohibiting off-base liberty and ordering training after a Marine was arrested on suspicion of killing and robbing a woman.
The impact of the Fed's rate hike expectations extends beyond the US, with implications for other economies, including Singapore.
The strong performance of the Australian Dollar is bolstered by the country's robust Composite PMI, which rose to 58.4 in September, surpassing expectations and indicating a resilient economy.
Indonesia's foreign reserves have dropped to $146.3 billion, a decline from the previously reported $148.7 billion in September 2025.
In a broader cultural context, India is witnessing a shift from the 'chalta hai' (anything goes) attitude to a 'badal sakta hai' (change is possible) mindset.
DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence startup, has secured a $7 billion funding round, valuing the company at $52 billion, according to a Financial Times report.
Despite the strong economic growth, the stock market's performance is concerning for the 150 million Indians who have invested in stocks and mutual funds.
In a social media post on Tuesday, Harmanpreet Kaur announced her decision to step down as captain of India's women's cricket team across all formats, citing personal reasons.
Reflection, a startup based in Brooklyn, has officially launched Beam, its first frontier, open-weight AI model, positioning it against both closed labs like Anthropic and OpenAI and popular open models from Chinese developers.
The euro fell to its lowest level against the dollar in 17 months on Monday, driven by concerns over France's high debt and deficits.
Saini is urging Singapore-based companies to explore investment opportunities in sectors such as manufacturing, technology, logistics, energy, education, and healthcare.
Saini highlighted Haryana’s investor-friendly policies, industrial ecosystem, infrastructure, and support facilities during his visit to Singapore, where he addressed a business programme organized by the Singapore Business Federation.
Authorities in Islamabad have blocked major access roads with double-stacked shipping containers to prevent the marchers from reaching the capital.
AFP and Arabnews (Saudi Arabia) reported that authorities in Pakistan's capital, Islamabad, blocked main access routes to the city with double-stacked shipping containers ahead of the planned demonstration, citing concerns over potential un
Thousands of supporters of Pakistan's jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan have started a long march to Islamabad, demanding his release, according to his party.
India and West Indies were fined for maintaining slow over-rates during the third and final ODI of their series in New Chandigarh on Saturday, according to the ICC website.
Had the Xiaomi 18 Ultra been launched, it would have been priced at CNY 9,999 (~$1,500) in China and €1,899 in the EU, making it one of the most expensive smartphones in Xiaomi's lineup.
The FBI has arrested a 34-year-old California woman, Wanying Zhang, at Los Angeles International Airport before she was due to depart for China.
The FBI arrested Wanying Zhang, a 34-year-old California woman, at Los Angeles International Airport before she was set to depart for China.
Singapore's retail sales growth slowed to 1 percent year-on-year in August, following a trend observed in July, where sales growth had already moderated from the previous month.