We see lightning, clearly visible as it stabs through daylight. Now there is some turbulence, but it progresses rapidly. I realise this is not your regular turbulence. This is severe, the likes I’ve never experienced on my frequent flyer miles before

Chief economists from across the world are the most optimistic about a strong economic expansion in South Asia, with India looking set to be the primary engine of growth in 2025 and 2026, a new survey showed on Wednesday.

Billionaire Elon Musk has expressed disappointment over US President Donald Trump’s legislative push for a massive spending package, which includes multi-trillion dollar tax breaks, saying doing so will only “increase the budget deficit”.