Gaza youth innovation is emerging from the ruins of a shattered economy, as young Palestinians see their old career plans disappear under blockade and war. From nurses turning into digital marketers to traders running makeshift work hubs and engineers creating electricity from plastic, a generation is rebuilding its future with whatever tools it can find.
Author: Ajay K Saklanii
The Nipah virus doesn’t spread as fast as COVID-19, but when it strikes, it kills up to 75% of those infected. First detected on Malaysian pig farms in 1998 and later resurfacing in India and Bangladesh through bats and contaminated date palm sap, Nipah now ranks among the WHO’s “priority pathogens.” This editorial traces its origins, major outbreaks and why, even in 2026, the world remains dangerously exposed.
The scale of financial crime in the crypto sector has reached alarming new heights. A new report estimates that criminals laundered over $82 billion in cryptocurrency in 2025 alone, with sophisticated networks in East Asia driving the surge.
South Korea is planning a radical overhaul of its crypto governance. A new proposal seeks to cap the ownership stakes of major shareholders in crypto exchanges at 15-20%, effectively treating them as “public infrastructure” rather than private tech startups.
It has been four years since the “stiff” crypto tax regime was introduced in India. As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares for Budget 2026-27, the crypto industry is united in one demand: level the playing field or risk losing India’s Web3 future to offshore markets.
A massive tragedy has struck Maharashtra politics. Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has died in a plane crash near Baramati. The aircraft, carrying five people, burst into flames after a failed emergency landing.
When Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stands up in Parliament this February, she won’t just be presenting a financial statement; she will be setting an institutional benchmark. Presenting her 9th consecutive budget, she represents a rare era of stability in India’s often volatile economic history.
fter decades of negotiations, India and the European Union have finalized what is being called the “Mother of all Trade Deals.” The pact promises to slash tariffs, boost investment, and reshape the global economic landscape.
A new report warns that Kenya is sleepwalking into a crisis. As the 2027 general election approaches, the collapse of institutional trust and the rise of “state-generated” violence suggests that 2026 will be a critical year for the nation’s stability.
In a significant policy shift, India is reportedly willing to reduce import tariffs on European cars from 110% to 40%. This concession aims to finalize the ambitious India-EU Free Trade Agreement after years of deadlock.









