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World Bank President Ajay Banga pointed out challenges in urban and agricultural economies, particularly in Punjab, where youth selling farmland quickly spend their earnings, leading to financial instability.

Bolivia's President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency to dismantle road blockades disrupting fuel and food supplies, following weeks of protests against austerity measures.

Labour leader Keir Starmer announced his resignation amid mounting pressure after Andy Burnham won a by-election in Makerfield.

The U.S. may release frozen Iranian funds to purchase American agricultural goods, as Vice President JD Vance discussed after talks with Iranian officials.

The U.S. Treasury has granted a 60-day license waiving sanctions on Iranian oil as part of an interim deal to end the Iran war, allowing production and sale until August 21.

Indian fintech startup CRED founder Kunal Shah is set to become the new head of WhatsApp, according to an announcement made on Monday by current chief Will Cathcart on X.

The UN nuclear chief emphasised the need for strong verification of Iran's non-nuclear weapon pledge amidst ongoing US-Iran negotiations.

Democrats have urged Republicans to question Donald Trump regarding his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, but Republicans cite a lack of evidence.

Platform workers rely on digital apps for assignments, while non-platform gig workers operate in traditional sectors without these platforms.

Mausam Jha Several platform aggregators, along with the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI), have moved the Karnataka High