The world economy has shown remarkable resilience over the past six months despite trade disruptions, tightening financial conditions, and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, according to International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director …
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Commonwealth Finance Ministers Meet in Washington to Strengthen Economic Resilience Amid Global Uncertainty
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readThe Commonwealth Finance Ministers convened on October 13, 2025, during the Annual Meetings of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington, D.C., to chart strategies for addressing …
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Over 70 Faith Organizations Urge Canada to Correct Misuse of “Swastika” in Hate Crime Bill
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readMore than 70 organizations representing Hindu, Jewish, Muslim, and interfaith communities have signed a coalition letter urging Canadian lawmakers to use accurate terminology and context when referring to the word …
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British PM Visits Yash Raj Studios, Inks 3-Film Pact and Economy Boost
by Rajiv Vijayakar 5 minutes readIn a memorable cultural exchange moment, British Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, visited Yash Raj Films (YRF) Studios during his ‘trade visit’ to Mumbai. The Prime Minister was treated to …
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Modi, Starmer Pledge Deeper India–UK Partnership Across Key Sectors
by R. Suryamurthy 7 minutes readThe India–United Kingdom relationship entered a new and more comprehensive phase this week as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his British counterpart, Sir Keir Starmer, concluded two days of high-level …
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Maryland Secretary of Higher Education Commends Global Tamil Diaspora at 12th World Tamils Economic Conference
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 7 minutes readBethesda, Maryland: Maryland Secretary of Higher Education, Sanjay Rai, Ph.D., commended the legacy and contributions of the Tamil diaspora, describing their global role as a “celebration of that spirit” during the …
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Global Trade Faces 2026 Slowdown as Tariffs Bite; India Braces for Shifting Headwinds
by R. Suryamurthy 5 minutes readThe World Trade Organization (WTO) has warned that global trade growth will sharply decelerate in 2026 as the full effects of higher tariffs, weaker demand, and inventory corrections reverberate through …
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A peace plan with all the accompanying fanfare has been rolled out in Washington, with key participants, U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, stressing, and perhaps …
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G4 Ministers Renew Push for UN Security Council Reform at 80th UNGA
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 3 minutes readThe Foreign Ministers of the G4 nations, Brazil, Germany, India, and Japan, met on the sidelines of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly on September 25, 2025, …
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ORF and India’s UN Mission Host High-Level Event on “Aid, Trade, and Technology” in New York
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readThe Observer Research Foundation (ORF), in collaboration with the Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations, the AI Impact Summit 2026, the United Nations in India, and the Reliance …