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$3 trillion gain or a 10% GDP loss? WTO sounds a trade alarmThe WTO’s World Trade Report 2026 says strengthening the global trading system could lift global GDP by 2.9%, or about $3 trillion, by 2050...
India’s strategic autonomy faces a trade test as WTO warns non-aligned economies could pay a price for fragmentationIndia's foreign economic policy aims for broad trade ties. The WTO warns of rising costs in a fragmented global trade system. India's numer...
Trade fragmentation could hit poor economies much harder than rich ones, WTO warnsGlobal trade fragmentation will severely impact the world's poorest economies. Least-developed countries could see GDP fall significantly b...
WTO cites India-EFTA trade deal as unilateral mechanism to achieve market access outcomeTrade agreements beyond the multilateral trading system can also offer examples whereby unilateral enforcement mechanisms have been tailore...
A 'Prisoner’s Dilemma' is driving the trade war & the costs could be hugeThe WTO’s World Trade Report 2026 says global trade is caught in a “Prisoner’s Dilemma”: countries have an incentive to protect their own m...
India, China agree to 'properly address' economic and trade concerns in a balanced mannerCommerce Minister Piyush Goyal met Chinese counterpart Wang Wentao to implement key agreements. Leaders agreed to expand economic cooperati...
PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince on sidelines of 18th BRICS SummitPrime Minister Narendra Modi met Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. This meeting occurred on the sidelines of t...
PM Modi, Iran's Pezeshkian hold first New Delhi talks since West Asia war; vow to expand bilateral tiesPrime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in New Delhi on Friday, reviewing the escalating West Asia...
'As India leads, world listens': Rajnath Singh hails conclusion of 18th BRICS SummitDefence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday called the successful conclusion of the 18th BRICS Summit under India's chairship a landmark diplo...
BRICS Summit: Modi, Kazakhstan President Tokayev discuss EAEU FTA, critical minerals and emerging technologiesPrime Minister Modi held discussions with key leaders, starting with Kazakhstan's President Tokayev, focusing on essential minerals and tec...
A weekend in New Delhi: At BRICS, Modi and India provided an adroit demonstration of tactically gathering a motley crewThe recent BRICS summit hosted twenty nations, fostering debate and wide interpretation of its joint statement. This gathering served as a ...
Kazakhstan President proposes establishing a BRICS Plus Partnership on Artificial IntelligenceKazakhstan's President Tokayev urged greater trust and dialogue among major powers. He advocated for United Nations Security Council reform...
'Is it okay?' PM Modi pauses BRICS speech after Xi Jinping appears uncomfortable; Chinese President later skips gala dinnerPrime Minister Narendra Modi briefly paused his BRICS Summit remarks after Chinese President Xi Jinping appeared uncomfortable. The two lea...
Border peace essential for India-China ties: PM Modi to President XiPrime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday reaffirmed the need for a strategic, long-term perspective in Ind...
BRICS fin mins, central bank chiefs raise concerns on unilateral trade and finance-related measuresBRICS finance ministers and central bank governors voiced concerns over unilateral trade measures. They backed efforts for cross-border pay...
BRICS 2026 calls for bigger emerging-market voice in IMF, World Bank; criticises unilateral tariffsBRICS finance leaders urged greater emerging market representation in global financial institutions. They also advocated for increased loca...
India, Kazakhstan to firm up practical areas of economic cooperation during President Tokayev’s visit for BRICS SummitAs part of the visit for the Summit, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with Prime Mini...