World News · Sep 27, 2026
Following President Xi Jinping’s state visit to Washington, Beijing announced a reciprocal tariff reduction worth about $30 billion and the establishment of an AI incidents channel with the United States. The measures widen short term economic relief for exporters and embed new avenues for technology diplomacy, but they raise questions about strategic competition and domestic political framing in China.
Business & Economy · Sep 27, 2026
Pakistan Stock Exchange closed the week largely unchanged as elevated oil prices and an IMF review weighed on investor sentiment. The rupee held near 277 to the dollar while foreign exchange reserves showed modest improvement, underscoring fragile stability ahead of key fiscal milestones.
Business & Economy · Sep 27, 2026
Benchmark indices fell for a third consecutive week on September 27, 2026, pressured by sustained foreign institutional selling, higher global bond yields and elevated crude prices, even as domestic investors stepped in to cushion the fall.
Business & Economy · Sep 27, 2026
China unveiled a targeted package of fiscal backstops and local-government measures on September 27, 2026, aimed at stabilizing the struggling property sector and preventing further spillovers to growth and local finances.
Business & Economy · Sep 26, 2026
The Federal Board of Revenue on September 26, 2026 announced a National Faceless Centre to centralize and digitalize tax assessment and dispute resolution. Officials say the move aims to reduce corruption, speed up refunds, and lift revenue collection in line with IMF commitments, but experts warn successful rollout will hinge on enforcement, connectivity and taxpayer trust.
Technology & AI · Sep 26, 2026
During Xi Jinping's state visit to Washington, China and the United States committed to a formal AI dialogue and a notification mechanism for AI incidents. For Beijing the move is both a diplomatic opening and a lever to protect Chinese AI industrial ambitions and regulatory priorities.
Technology & AI · Sep 26, 2026
At the fifth Global Digital Trade Expo in Hangzhou, Chinese officials and companies framed artificial intelligence as a commercial engine for cross border services, releasing a major digital trade report and staging demonstrations meant to move AI from labs into paying markets.
World News · Sep 26, 2026
At the United Nations General Assembly on September 26, 2026, India exercised its right of reply to sharply reject Pakistan’s accusations, accusing Islamabad of a long term policy of cross border terrorism and warning that such actions will incur consequences.
Lifestyle & Entertainment · Sep 26, 2026
China s Mid Autumn film slate, led by a mix of domestic dramas and the re release of a Hollywood blockbuster, pushed cumulative ticket sales past 100 million yuan on the opening day of the holiday window, industry trackers and state outlets reported on September 26, 2026.
Business & Economy · Sep 26, 2026
Global flexible workspace operator IWG said it will more than triple its Indian footprint over the next three years, rolling out unmanned microhubs and specialised health focused spaces while leaning on partnership deals with local landlords.
Business & Economy · Sep 26, 2026
Investor bets and bank forecasts pushed expectations of a Reserve Bank of Australia rate rise to near certainty on September 26, 2026, as policymakers weigh a tight labour market, rising fuel costs and global rate moves.
Technology & AI · Sep 26, 2026
A government-backed festival in Beijing showcased hundreds of AI terminal devices, new L3 classification products and a drive to set industry standards, signaling China’s push to commercialize on-device AI and build a domestic hardware ecosystem.
Lifestyle & Entertainment · Sep 26, 2026
Toronto’s Massey Hall will host the 2026 Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame induction on September 26, celebrating four generations of Canadian songwriting with tribute performances and a global livestream.
World News · Sep 26, 2026
On September 26, opposition parties and five Left groups began coordinated protests across India demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and an immediate halt to the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, intensifying a political crisis that could affect upcoming state polls and public confidence in electoral administration.
World News · Sep 25, 2026
Weeks of heavy monsoon rain have pushed the Brahmaputra and its tributaries into unprecedented overflow across Assam, killing at least 100 people, destroying villages and exposing longstanding gaps in mitigation and rescue capacity.
