Economy

US Politics

CPI(M)’s Baby Urges Stability in Kerala Against Calls for Government Change

CPI(M) General Secretary M A Baby warned that replacing Kerala's Left government would revive corruption and communalism after a decade of progress. Speaking at the Kerala Study Congress, he dismissed demands for change from cultural figures and urged constructive opposition.

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Policy & Law

Farooq Abdullah Demands Quick J&K Statehood Restoration

Farooq Abdullah, president of the National Conference, demanded Sunday that India's central government swiftly restore full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. He called the delay a breach of constitutional promises essential for the region's stability.

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Mercados

Azerbaiyán capta 402 millones de manats en inversión extranjera en enero

Azerbaiyán recibió 402 millones de manats (236 millones de dólares) en inversión directa extranjera para capital fijo en enero de 2026. Esa cifra representó el 28,6 % del total de inversiones ese mes, según el Comité Estatal de Estadística.

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KI

US-Supreme Court kippt Teile von Trumps Zöllen

Das US-Supreme Court hat Teile der umfassenden Zölle von Ex-Präsident Trump für ungültig erklärt. Betroffene Importeure können Rückerstattungen in Milliardenhöhe fordern.

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IA

Suprema Corte de EE.UU. anula aranceles de Trump

La Corte Suprema de Estados Unidos invalidó varios aranceles amplios impuestos por el expresidente Donald Trump. La decisión abre la puerta a reembolsos superiores a 10.000 millones de dólares para importadores afectados.

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Leaders

APC Chair Hails FCT, Kano, Rivers Poll Wins as Tinubu Reform Backing

All Progressives Congress National Chairman Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda called weekend election victories in Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory, Kano and Rivers states a strong endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's reforms. He highlighted the results as proof of public faith in the administration's Renewed Hope Agenda.

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Economy

UK Workers Optimistic on Most Life Aspects Except Retirement

UK employees report their highest optimism levels in five years across finances, work and health, but remain gloomy about retirement planning. Fidelity International's survey of 1,000 UK workers shows overall optimism at 54% in 2025, up from 52% last year.

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Markets

Retirees Face 7.7% Healthcare Cost Surge, Get 2.16% Social Security Boost

Healthcare costs for Americans jumped 7.7% in 2025, forcing many retirees back to work while Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment offers just 2.16%. The gap leaves fixed incomes strained as essentials outpace benefits.

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Corporate

India’s Holi Trade Set to Top ₹80,000 Crore, CAIT Says

Trade during this year's Holi festival will surpass ₹80,000 crore nationwide, according to the Confederation of All India Traders. The figure marks a 25% jump from last year's ₹60,000 crore.

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Política de EE.UU.

Universidades atraen a estudiantes de bajos ingresos pese a presiones federales

Más de 300 estudiantes de bajos ingresos y primera generación acudieron a una feria universitaria en Framingham. Programas TRIO, con fondos federales amenazados por la administración Trump, impulsaron su participación.

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Corporate

Cambodia-France Trade Hits $58M in January, Up 15%

Bilateral trade between Cambodia and France jumped 14.9% in January to $58 million. Exports from Cambodia rose 12.7% to $46 million, while imports from France climbed 23.9% to $12 million, trade data shows.

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Corporate

44 Japanese Firms Boost RGPPSEZ in Cambodia

Royal Group Phnom Penh Special Economic Zone in Cambodia hosts 44 Japanese manufacturers across precision components, automotive parts and electronics. The companies have created jobs and transferred skills to local workers, officials said.

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Corporate

Japan Delivers $2.8B in Aid to Cambodia Over 26 Years

Japan has provided more than $2.8 billion in official development assistance to Cambodia from 1992 to 2018, accounting for 15% of the Southeast Asian nation's total foreign aid during that period. The support has fueled infrastructure rebuilds, health improvements and a shift toward digital transformation as Cambodia targets upper-middle-income status by 2030.

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Crypto

Solana Drops 67% from Peak Amid $2 Trillion Crypto Market Crash

Solana's price has plunged 67% from its 52-week high as the total cryptocurrency market shed $2 trillion in value since late 2024. The token powering a high-speed blockchain network now trades at levels that some see as a long-term bargain despite ongoing volatility.

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Crypto

XRP Faces ETF Speculation and Utility Push Amid SEC Case Aftermath

XRP trades in a tense consolidation phase after sharp swings, buoyed by resolved parts of its SEC lawsuit and growing talk of a potential spot ETF. Ripple's push into stablecoins and payments infrastructure adds real-world weight to the cryptocurrency's volatile path.

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