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IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has warned that the global economy will not return to a shock-free state, with artificial intelligence the next big disruption to brace for. Speaking on Bloomberg's Leaders with Francine Lacqua podcast, the IMF chief said policymakers risk repeating the globalisation backlash if AI jobs displacement is mishandled. She also flagged the 2026 IMF growth outlook, Russia's Article IV review, and rising AI cyber risks.

Eid-ul-Adha is celebrated globally with diverse greetings beyond the common "Eid Mubarak." This article explores 15 ways people express Eid wishes in their native languages, from Arabic's "Eid Mubarak" to Hausa's "Barka da Sallah." Greeting someone in their mother tongue adds a personal touch, acknowledging the festival's widespread cultural celebration.

A Delhi rickshaw driver charmed a visiting Italian tourist by conversing fluently in Italian, showcasing incredible hospitality. This heartwarming interaction highlights India's 'Atithi Devo Bhava' spirit, where locals go above and beyond to welcome visitors. The article also recommends must-visit Delhi attractions like Humayun's Tomb and Chandni Chowk.

India's Athletics Federation has signed a cooperation deal with Russia, potentially allowing Russian athletes to compete in domestic Indian meets. This comes despite global bans on Russian athletes due to the Ukraine conflict. The agreement also includes joint training and coaching exchanges, aligning with India's neutral foreign policy stance.

A recent underwater expedition in Kyrgyzstan's Issyk-Kul lake has unearthed a vast, 700-year-old lost city. Researchers discovered a remarkably preserved medieval cemetery with intricate architecture and visible inscriptions, hinting at a thriving Silk Road civilization. The city's demise is attributed to rising sea levels and tremors, offering a stark reminder of nature's power.

On Victory Day, Russia staged a patriotic concert facing Narva, an Estonian border city with a large Russian-speaking population, heightening tensions. The event, featuring Soviet imagery and slogans, coincided with a rival concert in Narva. This comes amid rising concerns over the rights of Russian citizens in Estonia, following a new law restricting their participation in local elections.

The Russian Embassy hosted a reception for the diplomatic community to celebrate Russian Armed Forces Day, highlighting decades of strong Indo-Russian military and defense cooperation The event featured a musical performance by the Indian Air Force Band and a fusion of Indian and Russian cuisine

"The best solution to peace and stability in Estonia would be to convince our Russian population to perceive themselves as Estonians.

The Nawab of Arcot has called out to the international community to stop attacks on Muslims across the world.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov discussed the change in global structure and multipolarity at the Primakov Readings International Forum in Moscow. He highlighted the chance for multipolarity to have genuinely global proportions based on the UN Charter's principle of sovereign equality of states. Lavrov mentioned the previous dominance of Western countries in global decisions and emphasized the growing influence of new players from the Global South and Global East, whom he referred to as the Global Majority.

Russia says it wants Ukraine to be a neutral country. Russia's chief negotiator Vladimir Medinsky says Ukraine has suggested it could be neutral like Austria or Sweden but with its own army. Kyiv has disputed that characterisation. Ukraine says it is fighting for its existence against a Russian imperial-style land grab and that Putin's claims of genocide are nonsense.

Tulsi Gabbard, Director of National Intelligence, suggests Russia anticipated a Hillary Clinton victory in 2016, aiming to undermine faith in the U.S. political system. Documents released by Gabbard's office challenge the narrative of Russian support for Donald Trump. These documents indicate Russia believed Clinton's win was inevitable, potentially influencing their actions during the election.

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has caused controversy by suggesting that new referendums overseen by the international community could end Russia's invasion of Ukraine. He said that a return to the way things were before is impossible and that compromise is needed. There is also an ongoing probe into Sarkozy's ties to a Russian insurance company on suspicion of influence peddling and concealing crimes.

NHL legend Dominik Hasek has reported receiving death threats from former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, escalating tensions surrounding Hasek's criticism of Russian participation in international hockey. Hasek has informed the IOC and IIHF of the threats, urging them to strengthen rules against Russia's involvement in sports to prevent the promotion of war.

Ukraine's new military attack came after several weeks of relative stalemate in a war that has killed thousands, displaced millions, destroyed cities and caused a global energy and food crisis amid unprecedented economic sanctions.

The scene at Arambol is set — neon fabric drapes the trees, billows of smoke emanate from chillums and fire dancers cast a fleeting light on people invoking Lord Shiva. While a war rages between Ukraine and Russia, their citizens holidaying here in Goa were organising parties for Mahashivratri.