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Elon Musk highlighted shifting global economic power as IMF data shows China and India leading projected world GDP growth in 2026, together accounting for nearly 44% of the expansion. He noted this trend signals a changing balance of influence, with Western economies lagging behind in growth contributions.
Published on: February 1, 2026 | By: urjaNewly released records tied to the Jeffrey Epstein case include unverified draft emails alleging Bill Gates contracted an STD after encounters with “Russian girls” and tried to hide it from then-wife Melinda French Gates. Gates’ team strongly rejected the assertions as “absurd and completely false.”
Published on: February 1, 2026 | By: urjaIran says it will hold two days of live-fire naval exercises in the strategic Strait of Hormuz starting Sunday, alarming Washington. The U.S. Central Command warned Tehran not to engage in unsafe or provocative behavior near American warships or commercial traffic, urging drills to be conducted safely.
Published on: February 1, 2026 | By: urjaRegeneron is banking on an extra benefit—lowering cholesterol—to set its obesity treatment apart in a crowded market. By highlighting this added advantage, the company aims to attract patients and clinicians seeking broader health gains beyond weight loss.
Published on: January 31, 2026 | By: urjaFormer CNN host Don Lemon was taken into federal custody in Los Angeles in connection with a protest that disrupted a church service in St. Paul, Minnesota. Authorities say the demonstration, where he was reporting, may have violated laws protecting religious worship, though Lemon insists he was acting as a…
Published on: January 31, 2026 | By: urjaIran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is a powerful paramilitary force operating outside the regular army, controlling economic sectors and foreign militia networks. Recently, the EU labelled it a terrorist organisation due to its role in suppressing protests and regional actions, putting sanctions and legal restrictions in place.
Published on: January 31, 2026 | By: urjaPakistan’s security agencies say they carried out coordinated raids across several provinces, resulting in the deaths of 52 armed fighters after fierce clashes. Officials described the operations as part of ongoing efforts to combat insurgency and dismantle militant networks in restive regions.
Published on: January 31, 2026 | By: urjaChina has stepped up its influence in electric vehicle battery materials with a new $200 million graphite project in Mozambique. The graphite processing plant, backed by Chinese investment, will boost output of this key battery component and strengthen China’s position in the global EV mineral market.
Published on: January 31, 2026 | By: urjaSam Curran starred for England in the rain-shortened first T20I against Sri Lanka, taking a dramatic hat-trick to help bowl out the hosts and secure an 11-run win under the DLS method. The all-round effort gives England a 1-0 lead in the series.
Published on: January 31, 2026 | By: urjaManchester United’s young defender Patrick Dorgu is set to miss several weeks after picking up a hamstring injury during the 3-2 win at Arsenal, manager Michael Carrick confirmed. The 21-year-old will be sidelined as the club waits to determine the full extent of his recovery.
Published on: January 31, 2026 | By: urja
