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India is projected to surpass Japan as the world’s fourth-largest economy by 2027, according to IMF forecasts. Strong growth and economic resilience are boosting India’s outlook, while Japan faces an ageing population, sluggish growth and rising energy costs. The IMF expects India’s economy to expand by 7pc in 2026, compared with just 0.7pc growth for Japan. Read More…
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Protests have erupted across India over the removal of millions of voters from electoral rolls, with opposition parties accusing authorities of favouring the ruling BJP. Officials say deleted names belong to deceased, relocated or untraceable voters. Critics fear Muslims and marginalised communities have been disproportionately affected, raising concerns over electoral fairness and democratic rights. Read More…
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Palestinian olive farmers in the occupied West Bank have begun harvesting early, fearing attacks by Israeli settlers. Farmer Abdellatif Bazzari was injured in a raid that killed his cousin. He believes violence could intensify ahead of Israel’s October 27 elections. Olives account for an estimated 15 per cent of the West Bank’s agricultural GDP and hold deep cultural significance. Read More…
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An anti-terrorism court on Thursday extended PTI leader Hammad Azhar’s physical remand by 12 days in the Jinnah House attack case. Police sought more time to conduct a polygraph test, alleging Azhar helped lead the attack. Defence counsel opposed the extension, questioning inconsistencies in police claims about evidence recovery and Azhar’s alleged presence at the incident. Read More…
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Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, known as the “hospital of the popes”, has treated several modern pontiffs. Its reputation grew after Pope John Paul II was rushed there following a 1981 assassination attempt. The hospital offers more than 1,600 beds and multiple medical specialities. In 2026, it ranked Italy’s best hospital and 33rd globally. Read More…
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An anti-terrorism court has directed lawyers and witnesses in the case against Imaan Mazari-Hazir and her husband, Hadi Ali Chattha, to attend the next hearing at Adiala jail. The court also ordered arrangements for Imaan to meet her counsel under prison rules after the defence alleged difficulties during a previous meeting. Read More…
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Gilgit-Baltistan has scheduled municipal corporation elections in Gilgit, Skardu and Chilas for December 5, Chief Election Commissioner Raja Shahbaz Khan announced Thursday. Polls for district councils, municipal committees and union councils will follow in April 2027. The elections, delayed repeatedly due to harsh weather and legal amendments, have not been held in the region for 22 years. Read More…
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An Islamabad court on Thursday granted interim bail until October 20 to a co-suspect in a case linked to the alleged suicide of university student Laiba Ijaz. The 20-year-old was reportedly defrauded of Rs5 million over plans to study in the US. The main suspect remains in police custody as investigations continue. Read More…
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One person was injured by shrapnel from an intercepted Houthi ballistic missile in Riyadh today, Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defence said. The injured person was an Arab national, the Saudi Press Agency reported, and a house and a vehicle sustained minor damage in the incident. Read More…
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has suggested he is against attacking Iran in the days before Israel’s elections. Mr Netanyahu said an attack “is not convenient for us” during an interview on Army Radio. Israel’s elections are due to take place on October 27. His comments come a day after Israeli media reports that he had urged US President Donald Trump to resume air strikes before the Israeli vote, which will take place one week before the US midterms. Read More…
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