
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.

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.

Business & Economy · Sep 25, 2026
The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate in September, signaling a new phase of monetary tightening aimed at persistent inflation. The decision is reshaping borrowing costs for U.S. businesses, pushing up mortgage and corporate borrowing rates, and altering market expectations for growth and earnings.

World News · Sep 25, 2026
Thousands of Punjab farmers staged fresh demonstrations in September, blocking roads and railways to demand written assurances on land pooling, procurement at minimum support prices and a halt to parts of a proposed India US trade deal. State leaders opened talks and gave timebound written commitments, but unions say deeper guarantees are needed before they suspend agitation.

Lifestyle & Entertainment · Sep 25, 2026
The 2026 MICHELIN Guide Toronto and Region, unveiled on September 22, kept its star roster intact while expanding recognition across the Greater Toronto Area and honoring chefs doing community work. The results reflect a maturing local scene where resilience, regional destinations and softer awards matter as much as new stars.

Technology & AI · Sep 25, 2026
Beijing’s Cyberspace Administration published a 25-article draft on September 18, 2026 that would bar platforms from offering AI-powered “virtual relatives or companions” to people under 18 and require stricter age assurance and minors mode functions across games, social apps and generative AI services.

World News · Sep 25, 2026
A month of street demonstrations by a youth movement over an alleged national medical entrance exam leak culminated in the resignation of India’s education minister, highlighting deep public anger over fairness in education and the government response to dissent.