Putin arrived in New Delhi to strengthen Russia-India ties, with Modi hosting him for talks on defense, energy and skilled-labor cooperation. The visit comes amid U.S. pressure over India’s Russian oil purchases and ongoing Ukraine war tensions, testing New Delhi’s diplomatic balance. Both sides aim to boost trade, address defense delivery delays and reaffirm strategic partnership despite global geopolitical challenges.

Fujitsu has developed a new spatial world model technology that helps AI understand real-time environments and predict human and robot behaviors for safer, smoother collaboration. The system uses 3D scene graphs to overcome camera distortion issues and accurately model dynamic spaces. Benchmark tests show it can estimate behavioral intentions three times more accurately, supporting advanced human–robot coordination in real-world settings.

Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia are facing devastating floods that have killed more than 1,100 people and displaced millions, prompting large-scale military rescue operations. Indonesia and Sri Lanka are the worst affected, with blocked roads, damaged infrastructure, and missing persons complicating relief efforts. Authorities across the region warn that climate-driven extreme weather is intensifying these disasters, while schools, homes, and public services rema

Nvidia has invested $2 billion in Synopsys as part of a multi-year partnership combining Nvidia’s AI computing power with Synopsys’ chip design and EDA expertise. The collaboration focuses on accelerating compute-heavy applications, advancing agentic AI engineering, and expanding cloud access for joint solutions. Both companies say the non-exclusive partnership will help address the rising complexity of next-generation intelligent systems.

Sri Lanka’s Kandy district has been hit by severe landslides triggered by continuous heavy rainfall, leaving several areas buried under earth and debris. Rescue teams are still searching for missing residents as unstable, rain-soaked slopes pose a high risk of additional collapses. Authorities warn that worsening weather conditions could further complicate relief efforts across the central province.

Sri Lanka’s merchandise exports remained nearly unchanged in October 2025, reflecting a marginal 0.02% rise despite declines in major industries like apparel and tea. Strong growth in coconut-based products was not enough to offset reduced export earnings from petroleum, rubber, boats, and spices. The slowdown in key markets such as the United States and India further highlights the challenges facing the country’s export sector.

Stablecoins are rapidly expanding and could drain valuable retail deposits from euro zone banks, weakening their funding stability. The ECB warns that a run on major stablecoins could trigger large sell-offs of U.S. Treasury assets, disrupting global financial markets. Additional risks could impact the euro zone if jointly issued stablecoins face heavy redemptions under differing regulations.

Sri Lanka’s CEB is selling power below its generation cost to about 70% of consumers, shifting the burden to higher-use households. Middle-income families using more than 180 units are charged up to 317% of the cost, effectively paying a hidden cross-subsidy. Critics say this amounts to an unrecorded tax and disproportionately penalizes households that cannot afford solar power.

Rolls-Royce is testing new technology in Derby to protect its jet engines from sand and dust damage commonly faced by airlines in the Middle East. The company has introduced new heat-resistant metals and redesigned coolant holes, increasing engine lifespan by up to 60% so far. This work, part of a £1bn durability programme, is expected to double engine life by 2028 for models such as the Trent XWB-97.

The UK government continues to borrow to cover the gap between spending and tax revenue, with October 2025 borrowing reaching £17.4 billion. National debt now stands at around £2.6 trillion, roughly equal to the country’s annual GDP, and rising interest payments—£8.4 billion in October—limit spending on public services. While borrowing supports investment and economic growth, policymakers aim to reduce debt relative to GDP over the next five years.

Recent outages at Cloudflare, Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure disrupted millions of users worldwide, highlighting growing dependence on a few major cloud providers. Cloudflare said its incident stemmed from a configuration file bug that caused a system crash, while experts note these issues are common despite advanced infrastructure. Though outages aren’t occurring more frequently, their impact feels larger because more websites and apps rely on the same providers.

Fake ClickFix attacks are using realistic Windows Update screens to trick victims into running malicious commands that install the Rhadamanthys credential-stealing malware. The campaign hides its payload through steganography inside PNG images, allowing the malware to bypass detection. Huntress linked over 76 global incidents, and experts urge organizations to block Run commands and train users to avoid Copy-and-Paste “fixes.”

Sri Lanka’s cabinet has approved moving forward with the process to join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), beginning with completing a formal questionnaire from the trade bloc. Membership would require the country to gradually eliminate tariffs on 85–90% of goods, unlocking access to larger export markets and global supply chains. The questionnaire, issued in October 2024, must be completed before January 1, 2026, to continue Sri Lanka’s accession proces

Vietnam’s push to combine 5G and AI is opening major opportunities in fields like smart healthcare, logistics, and digital services, but the nation faces rising infrastructure demand and a shortage of advanced tech specialists. Experts emphasize the need for regulatory sandboxes and stronger digital trust to support safe and rapid innovation. With coordinated investment and clearer regulations, Vietnam could become a regional leader in strategic digital sectors.

Aitken Spence Travels has donated 22 awareness banners to the Department of Wildlife Conservation to support the protection of the endangered Sri Lankan Leopard. The initiative, part of the “Green Paws” conservation project and aligned with the company’s sustainability philosophy “Pure Path,” aims to reduce human-leopard conflict by educating tourists and local communities. This effort reinforces the company’s leadership in sustainable tourism and its continued commitment to