PM Narendra Modi takes stock of progress in deregulation, reforms

World Bank Plans to End Lending to China by 2031

The World Bank has decided to gradually phase out its loans to China, with the process set to conclude by 2031. This decision is outlined in the organization's new country partnership framework. The information was disclosed by a source with knowledge of the matter to AFP on Tuesday. No further details about the transition plan or its financial implications have been officially released.

Year after UMEED, waqf database shows 11% applications rejected, a third from UP

Boeing Reports IT Outage Affecting Systems, Rules Out Cyberattack

Boeing confirmed on Tuesday that an unplanned IT outage disrupted some of its computer systems and applications. The aerospace giant clarified that the incident was not the result of a cyberattack. The outage affected select systems, though Boeing did not specify which operations were impacted. The company has not yet disclosed the cause of the disruption or a timeline for full restoration.

Rubio and Vance Hold Diverging Views on Iran and Lebanon Within Trump Team

A rift has emerged within the Trump administration over policy toward Iran and Lebanon, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance taking differing positions. Rubio has expressed deep skepticism about reaching an acceptable deal with Iran, reflecting a more hardline stance. This skepticism reportedly led him to decline leading the US delegation to the first ceasefire negotiations held in Islamabad, Pakistan, in April. The internal divide highlights the competing foreign policy perspectives shaping the Trump administration's approach to the Middle East and South Asia.