Economy

Diplomacy & Trade

RSS Chief Bhagwat: Tariff Wars Won’t Hurt India

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat assured on Saturday that global tariff wars will not harm India. He predicted the country will soon lead the Global South.

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Americas

Argentina’s Milei Delivers Economic Turnaround with Cuts and Guarantees

Argentina's economy has rebounded sharply under President Javier Milei's free-market reforms, slashing government spending by 30 percent and eliminating political risk for major investments. Poverty dropped and growth surged despite predictions of disaster.

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Economy

Mexico IMEF Holds 2026 GDP Forecast at 1.3% Amid USMCA Renewal Risks

Mexico's finance executives association IMEF kept its 2026 GDP growth prediction steady at 1.3 percent. The forecast hinges on renewal of the US-Mexico-Canada trade agreement by July 1.

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Asia Pacific

Critics Assess Yunus Tenure: Empty Promises After 18 Months

Dr. Muhammad Yunus's 18-month stint as Bangladesh's Chief Adviser ended February 17 with Tarique Rahman's new cabinet sworn in. Detractors charge his leadership delivered mob rule, economic decline and institutional favoritism instead of promised reforms.

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Elections

Tarique Rahman Sworn In as Bangladesh Prime Minister After BNP Landslide

Tarique Rahman took the oath of office as Bangladesh's prime minister on February 17, 2026, capping a BNP landslide victory in parliamentary elections. The son of Ziaur Rahman and Khaleda Zia pledged to serve the people under open skies in Dhaka.

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Asia Pacific

Bangladesh External Debt Hits $112B Amid Project Cost Overruns

Bangladesh's external debt has surged to nearly $112 billion by 2025, a 377% jump from $23.5 billion in 2009, as researchers blame massive cost overruns and corruption in infrastructure projects for pushing the country toward a debt trap. The government now devotes one-fifth of its revenue to interest payments alone.

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Märkte

Türkische Spielebranche knackt 2025 Milliardenmarke

Die Spielebranche in der Türkei erreichte 2025 ein Volumen von 1,01 Milliarden Dollar. Das sind 25 Prozent mehr als im Vorjahr, hieß es in einem Bericht der Gaming in Türkiye MENA EU.

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Märkte

Wall-Street-Veteran Constan rät Kunden: Alle US-Anlagen verkaufen

Andy Constan, 40-jähriger Wall-Street-Veteran und Gründer von Damped Spring Advisors, hat sein Long-Only-Portfolio komplett aus US-Aktien und -Anleihen genommen. Er nennt steigende Renditen im Ausland und globale Politikwechsel als Gründe.

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Corporate

eBay Buys Depop from Etsy for $1.2 Billion Cash

eBay agreed to acquire second-hand fashion marketplace Depop from Etsy for $1.2 billion in cash. The deal, announced Wednesday, is set to close by mid-year.

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Economy

Thai capital market groups target SET100 firms for climate compliance

Thailand's Government Pension Fund, Association of Investment Management Companies and Stock Exchange of Thailand will push SET100 listed companies to meet national greenhouse gas reduction targets this year. The groups outlined a coordinated strategy Tuesday to align investments with the country's Paris Agreement commitments.

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AI

Tiger Analytics, Bihar Govt Sign MoU for Mega AI Center

Tiger Analytics signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Bihar to create one of India's largest Artificial Intelligence Centres of Excellence. The agreement, inked at the India-AI Impact Summit 2026 in Chennai, positions the state as a hub for AI research and upskilling.

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Africa

Kano Court Remands 3 Men in Robbery-Murder Case

A High Court in Kano ordered three men remanded in custody on charges of conspiracy, armed robbery and murder after a deadly break-in at a local businessman's home. The suspects pleaded not guilty before Justice Yusuf Ubale Mohammed.

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Economy

Oyedele Stresses Collaboration for Nigeria Tax Reforms Success

Taiwo Oyedele, chairman of Nigeria's Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, voiced strong confidence in the reforms' success during a meeting with travel industry leaders in Lagos. He called for ongoing dialogue with stakeholders to ensure smooth implementation.

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Energy & Commodities

Italy Approves €3 Billion Package to Slash Wholesale Energy Prices

Italy's government approved measures worth about 3 billion euros ($3.54 billion) on Wednesday to lower wholesale energy prices. Officials said the package aims to shield families' buying power and bolster business competitiveness.

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Policy & Law

UK expands Bolton’s mobile job centre to nine areas after 800 users served

Britain's mobile job centre scheme, piloted in Bolton and now aiding nearly 800 people, will expand to nine regions across England, Scotland and Wales. Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden visited the service this week and praised its success in reaching those who avoid traditional job centres.

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