China misses growth target for first time since Covid as Iran turmoil roils global trade.

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China’s Q2 2026 GDP grew just 4.3%, missing forecasts and falling short of Beijing’s 4.5–5% growth target ; its lowest since the 1990s. A 17.6% export surge, driven by AI chips and EVs, masked deep weakness in domestic spending and investment, highlighting a widening split between China’s booming tech-export sector and its struggling consumer economy.…

Operation Southern Readiness 26-2 Strengthens Maritime Security Cooperation

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Operation Southern Readiness 26-2 commenced at Southern Naval Command, Kochi, bringing together 254 participants from 26 countries, 74 facilitators, and four international organisations. Conducted under the Indian Navy-led Combined Task Force 154, the four-day engagement focuses on maritime security training, interoperability, capacity building, professional exchange, and strengthening collective security in the region. Source: PIB PRESS…