Economic growth across developing Asia and the Pacific will moderate to 5.0% in 2026 from 5.5% in 2025. The Asian Development Bank raised its 2026 forecast by 0.1 percentage point from its July estimate. Growth should edge up to 5.1% in 2027, according to the September Asian Development Outlook. Strong investment, government stimulus and technology exports tied to artificial intelligence spending continue to support regional activity.
UAE joins high-level New York talks on Middle East security, stability and cooperation. Among the attendees were Jordan’s King Abdullah II and Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa were also present. Kuwait was represented by Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, while Egypt’s delegation was led by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly. Senior officials from Bahrain, Oman, Iraq, and Lebanon, including Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, participated as well. Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi also contributed to the discussions. The main focus of the meeting was on regional security and stability, along with initiatives to promote development within the Middle East. The leaders also explored avenues to enhance international cooperation to confront regional and global issues. Discussions revolved around multilateral efforts supporting peace, stability, and economic progress. Sheikh Abdullah reaffirmed the UAE’s backing of regional and international endeavors aimed at easing tensions and establishing enduring peace. He connected these goals to broader objectives of security, stability, and prosperity for the region’s populations. Regional heads explore security and stability strategies During the discussions in New York, Sheikh Abdullah emphasized the strength of the UAE-US partnership, describing it as built on trust, mutual respect, and shared objectives. The two nations collaborate in various sectors aligned with their economic and developmental interests. Sheikh Abdullah also commended Trump’s
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Economic growth across developing Asia and the Pacific will moderate to 5.0% in 2026 from 5.5% in 2025. The Asian Development Bank raised its 2026 forecast by 0.1 percentage point from its July estimate. Growth should edge up to 5.1% in 2027, according to the September Asian Development Outlook. Strong investment, government stimulus and technology exports tied to artificial intelligence spending continue to support regional activity.
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UAE joins high-level New York talks on Middle East security, stability and cooperation. Among the attendees were Jordan’s King Abdullah II and Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa were also present. Kuwait was represented by Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, while Egypt’s delegation was led by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly. Senior officials from Bahrain, Oman, Iraq, and Lebanon, including Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, participated as well. Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi also contributed to the discussions. The main focus of the meeting was on regional security and stability, along with initiatives to promote development within the Middle East. The leaders also explored avenues to enhance international cooperation to confront regional and global issues. Discussions revolved around multilateral efforts supporting peace, stability, and economic progress. Sheikh Abdullah reaffirmed the UAE’s backing of regional and international endeavors aimed at easing tensions and establishing enduring peace. He connected these goals to broader objectives of security, stability, and prosperity for the region’s populations. Regional heads explore security and stability strategies During the discussions in New York, Sheikh Abdullah emphasized the strength of the UAE-US partnership, describing it as built on trust, mutual respect, and shared objectives. The two nations collaborate in various sectors aligned with their economic and developmental interests. Sheikh Abdullah also commended Trump’s
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A groundbreaking study published in the journal Science reveals that a rare inherited genetic mutation can increase an individual’s risk of developing lung cancer by approximately 25 times overall, with non-smokers facing an increase of about 60 times, according to recent research. The investigation, carried out by researchers at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in collaboration with the 23andMe Research Institute, analyzed anonymized genetic data from over 3.3 million individuals. The scientists identified the germline mutation, known as EGFR T790M, as one of the strongest inherited risk factors for lung cancer ever documented.
