jueves, 1 de enero de 2026

Bulgaria adopts euro, becomes 21st eurozone member Xinhua | Updated: 2026-01-01 11:29

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202601/01/WS6955ea29a310d6866eb3185e.html SOFIA - Bulgaria joined the eurozone and adopted the euro as its official currency on New Year's Day, becoming the 21st member of the euro area.

UN faces turbulent year amid conflicts and calls for reform By SHI GUANG in New York | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-01-01 10:44

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202601/01/WS6955df83a310d6866eb31821.html The past year has not been a peaceful one inside the United Nations headquarters in New York, as the world continued to be entangled in wars, humanitarian crises and growing geopolitical divisions amid mounting pressure on the multilateral system.

Under Samburu's acacia trees and ancient stars Legend meets conservation on a safari where rare species and community wisdom share the terrain By Victor Raballa in Samburu | China Daily | Updated: 2026-01-01 10:06

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202601/01/WS6955d6bda310d6866eb31807.html In the early 2000s, along the banks of the Ewaso Ng'iro River in the heart of Kenya's Samburu National Reserve, rangers and herders encountered a moment so unexpected that it stirred unease and admiration. A lioness was moving through the bush with a newborn beisa oryx calf following her, stumbling on thin legs, small enough to fit between her forepaws.

Ties with Russia expected to bear fruits By Zhang Yunbi | China Daily | Updated: 2026-01-01 07:53

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202601/01/WS6955b767a310d6866eb317cb.html As 2026 marks several major anniversaries between China and Russia, President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed the hope that bilateral relations will deliver more outcomes while exchanging New Year greetings on Wednesday.

Manufacturing rebounds in December By OUYANG SHIJIA and ZHANG CHENXU | China Daily | Updated: 2026-01-01 08:20

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202601/01/WS6955bdcea310d6866eb317e5.html China's manufacturing sector saw a notable rebound in December, with demand recovering and exports stabilizing, as the purchasing managers' index climbed back above the 50-point mark for the first time since April.

New Year's address inspiring for all chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-01-01 15:42

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202601/01/WS6956255da310d6866eb3189e.html Editor's note: In his 2026 New Year message on Wednesday evening, President Xi Jinping summed up the tangible progress made in 2025 and called for solid steps to promote high-quality development in the new year to deliver prosperity for all. Experts shared their views with China Daily's Li Wei, Li Huixian, and Zhang Xi on why the address is inspiring for all.

As primary market booms, exits by promoters and investors are accelerating. This may be good for markets — not for companies Written by Sandeep Singh , Anil Sasi Copyright © 2026 The Indian Express [P] Ltd.

As primary market booms, exits by promoters and investors are accelerating. This may be good for markets — not for companies Some experts say an increase in offers-for-sale — where promoters or early investors sell existing shares — is a sign of a maturing market. Others raise issues such as dilution of promoter stake and less fresh capital for expansion. Written by Sandeep Singh , Anil Sasi Mumbai, New Delhi | Updated: January 1, 2026 04:05 PM IST https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-economics/record-year-india-primary-markets-ipo-investors-10449632/?ref=explained_pg Copyright © 2026 The Indian Express [P] Ltd.

Yearender | Law: Before top court in 2026, matters of religion, citizenship, liberty Written by Apurva Vishwanath Copyright © 2026 The Indian Express [P] Ltd.

Yearender | Law: Before top court in 2026, matters of religion, citizenship, liberty In 2025, the conversation on the judiciary was dominated by off-court controversies. In 2026, the focus shifts back to the courtroom as the SC takes up several important issues related to citizens’ rights, freedoms and religious beliefs. Written by Apurva Vishwanath https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-law/before-top-court-in-2026-matters-of-religion-citizenship-liberty-10449204/?ref=explained_pg New Delhi | Updated: January 1, 2026 12:09 PM IST Copyright © 2026 The Indian Express [P] Ltd.

India’s metal exports face 22% price cut threat as world’s first carbon tax goes live today Written by Ravi Dutta Mishra Copyright © 2026 The Indian Express [P] Ltd.

India’s metal exports face 22% price cut threat as world’s first carbon tax goes live today CBAM would apply a carbon-related charge to the import of goods from the power sector and energy-intensive industrial sectors from countries with lower environmental ambitions and regulations than the EU Written by Ravi Dutta Mishra New Delhi | Updated: January 1, 2026 07:39 PM IST https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-economics/indias-metal-exports-face-22-price-cut-threat-as-worlds-first-carbon-tax-goes-live-today-10449885/?ref=explained_pg Copyright © 2026 The Indian Express [P] Ltd.

In history, Khaleda Zia loomed large. So will her shadow over Bangladesh’s future Written by Shubhajit Roy Copyright © 2026 The Indian Express [P] Ltd.

In history, Khaleda Zia loomed large. So will her shadow over Bangladesh’s future Khaleda Zia's death comes at a time of political transition in Bangladesh. The country is heading to its first elections after four decades in which both Khaleda and her rival Sheikh Hasina will not participate. Their shadows, however, will undoubtedly loom large Written by Shubhajit Roy https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-global/in-history-khaleda-zia-loomed-large-so-will-her-shadow-over-bangladeshs-future-10447120/?ref=explained_pg New Delhi | December 31, 2025 06:20 AM IST Copyright © 2026 The Indian Express [P] Ltd.

Rethinking speed: ‘10-Minute Delivery’ is more than a labour law problem January 1, 2026 04:56 PM IST Copyright © 2026 The Indian Express [P] Ltd.

Rethinking speed: ‘10-Minute Delivery’ is more than a labour law problem Labour regulation may mitigate harm in the short run, but it does not interrogate whether speed itself has become an illegitimate competitive variable January 1, 2026 04:56 PM IST https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/rethinking-speed-10-minute-delivery-blinkit-zomato-labour-law-10450122/ Copyright © 2026 The Indian Express [P] Ltd.

Tariffs are gone. Now, let’s build on India-Australia pact Philip Green January 1, 2026 06:15 AM IST Copyright © 2026 The Indian Express [P] Ltd.

Tariffs are gone. Now, let’s build on India-Australia pact Driven by ECTA, trade between Australia and India has crossed 50 billion Australian dollars, or Rs 3 lakh crore, for the first time. Over the past five years, our two-way goods trade has doubled Philip Green https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/tariffs-are-gone-now-lets-build-on-india-australia-pact-10449172/ January 1, 2026 06:15 AM IST Copyright © 2026 The Indian Express [P] Ltd.

The exam has a cottage industry Shobhit Mahajan January 1, 2026 10:00 AM IST Copyright © 2026 The Indian Express [P] Ltd.

The exam has a cottage industry The silver lining in this unending circle of examinations is that some entrepreneurs have discovered an opportunity Shobhit Mahajan https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/the-exam-has-a-cottage-industry-10449207/ January 1, 2026 10:00 AM IST Copyright © 2026 The Indian Express [P] Ltd.

In 2026, questions the young should ask themselves Nanditesh Nilay January 1, 2026 07:56 AM IST Copyright © 2026 The Indian Express [P] Ltd.

In 2026, questions the young should ask themselves Right is what you can share without fear with your parents, sister, grandparents and juniors. Wrong is what you would never want to pass on. And “not right” is that dangerous space justified by “only once”. Your ability to tell these apart will become your identity Nanditesh Nilay https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/in-2026-questions-the-young-should-ask-themselves-10449208/ January 1, 2026 07:56 AM IST Copyright © 2026 The Indian Express [P] Ltd.

Is this AI generated? This question shouldn’t determine a student’s critical understanding Shruti Jain January 1, 2026 11:28 AM IST Copyright © 2026 The Indian Express [P] Ltd.

Is this AI generated? This question shouldn’t determine a student’s critical understanding Institutions demand responsible AI use from students but ignore the risks of uncritical reliance on detection software by faculty Shruti Jain https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/ai-classrooom-ai-detection-digital-ai-generated-10449648/ January 1, 2026 11:28 AM IST Copyright © 2026 The Indian Express [P] Ltd.

In the new year, let us imagine new ways to approach AI Nishant Shah January 1, 2026 11:54 AM IST Copyright © 2026 The Indian Express [P] Ltd.

In the new year, let us imagine new ways to approach AI Let us understand that the AI we are offered is not the ‘natural’ state of the technology, but merely one expression of it shaped by extractive, profit-driven oligarchies Nishant Shah https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/ai-generated-ai-determination-ais-future-10449688/ January 1, 2026 11:54 AM IST Copyright © 2026 The Indian Express [P] Ltd.

Zohran Mamdani campaigned in poetry. He must now govern in prose Rishabh Bhandari January 1, 2026 04:11 PM IST Copyright © 2026 The Indian Express [P] Ltd.

Zohran Mamdani campaigned in poetry. He must now govern in prose His crowd-pleasing spending agenda worked on the campaign trail, but it needs to be paid for. Can the new mayor manage this task without hurting New York City’s dynamism? Rishabh Bhandari https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/zohran-mamdani-campaign-new-york-mayor-10450036/ January 1, 2026 04:11 PM IST Copyright © 2026 The Indian Express [P] Ltd.

Despite Trump, 2025 saw deeper engagement with climate crisis By: Editorial Copyright © 2026 The Indian Express [P] Ltd.

Despite Trump, 2025 saw deeper engagement with climate crisis Renewable energy use has increased appreciably in the last decade. Last year, green fuels edged out coal as the biggest source of electricity. The clean energy graph moved northwards in large parts of the Global South, including India Despite Trump, 2025 saw deeper engagement with climate crisis By: Editorial https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/editorials/despite-trump-2025-saw-deeper-engagement-with-climate-crisis-10449169/ January 1, 2026 07:57 AM IST Copyright © 2026 The Indian Express [P] Ltd.

Dear Editor, I Disagree: Justice has not been rescued in Akhlaq case Burhan Majid Copyright © 2026 The Indian Express [P] Ltd.

Dear Editor, I Disagree: Justice has not been rescued in Akhlaq case When the state aligns itself, implicitly or explicitly, with perpetrators of violence, it signals active protection of those behind it. This is what the attempt by a BJP-led government to abandon prosecution in a case of mob lynching reflects Justice has not been rescued in Akhlaq case Mohammad Akhlaq was lynched by a mob over rumours of alleged cow slaughter and storing its meat at his home in Dadri’s Bisada village. (Special Arrangement) Burhan Majid https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/dear-editor-i-disagree-justice-has-not-been-rescued-in-akhlaq-case-10449173/?utm_source=Express_Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletterid-30,newslettername-ie-opinion-daily,itemposition-4, January 1, 2026 07:56 AM IST Copyright © 2026 The Indian Express [P] Ltd.

Shashi Tharoor writes: India’s test in 2026 will be to remain, in a world of fissures, a bridge Shashi Tharoor Copyright © 2026 The Indian Express [P] Ltd.

Shashi Tharoor writes: India’s test in 2026 will be to remain, in a world of fissures, a bridge The phenomenon of interdependence without trust continues. India has shown that the path forward is not to retreat from the world, but to engage with a clear vision that prioritises national interest without abandoning global responsibility India’s test in 2026 will be to remain, in a world of fissures, a bridge From the vantage point of New Delhi, 2025 was the year India truly tested the resilience of its ‘multi-alignment’ strategy, proving that a nation can indeed be a ‘friend to all’ while remaining beholden to none. shashi tharoor https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/shashi-tharoor-writes-indias-test-in-2026-will-be-to-remain-in-a-world-of-fissures-a-bridge-10449171/?utm_source=Express_Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletterid-30,newslettername-ie-opinion-daily,itemposition-1, January 1, 2026 07:56 AM IST Copyright © 2026 The Indian Express [P] Ltd.