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During his visit to India, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is exploring India’s Aadhaar system as a potential model for digital identification. The discussions aim to strengthen technological cooperation and explore how India’s successful digital ID framework could inspire similar initiatives in the United Kingdom.
IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva praised India’s accelerating growth, calling it a major force behind global economic momentum. As China’s expansion slows, India’s robust performance and strong policy measures are positioning it as a central player in sustaining worldwide economic progress.
Former FBI chief James Comey is reportedly set to face charges allegedly pursued under pressure from Donald Trump. The move has sparked political debate, with critics calling it a targeted action and supporters insisting on accountability for Comey’s past conduct during his tenure.
China strongly criticized Taiwan’s leader for promoting separatist rhetoric, reaffirming that the island remains an inseparable part of the nation. Mainland officials urged Taipei to stop escalating tensions and undermining cross-Strait peace, emphasizing Beijing’s firm stance on national unity and opposition to any form of independence.
In Yemen, the Houthi group has detained nine more United Nations employees, deepening concerns over its growing crackdown on international organizations. The arrests come amid increasing tensions and reports of widespread detentions of aid workers, further straining humanitarian efforts in the war-torn nation.
