1Techorigin-pre-prod.hindustantimes.com
China’s Weakening Economy Is Creating a Lost Generation
China's weakening economy is creating a generation of young people who are entering adulthood with dwindling opportunities, increased competition, and a growing sense of despondency that years of hard work have left them no better off than their parents. The rise of artificial intelligence and a wave of layoffs at Chinese tech companies have left Ma Yongjian, 27, convinced he wouldn't be able to land a good job. Many top employers, including tech giants Alibaba and ByteDance, have been quietly cutting staff. Other industries, including filmmaking and finance, are using AI to reduce hiring. The urban jobless rate among 16- to 24-year-olds, excluding students, stands at roughly 19%, compared to about 9% among the same age group in the U.S. The weakened economy has also shrunk the job market, just as record numbers of college graduates are looking to start their careers. As job losses pile up, financial independence, a stable career, marriage, and parenthood are becoming increasingly difficult for many Gen Z, the typical milestones of adulthood are becoming less attainable for many. The situation could lead to more disillusionment and potentially implications for China's future.
2Worldnewcastleherald.com.au
King lands in Australia for first time in a decade
King Abdullah II of Jordan, one of Australia's most important allies in the Middle East, has arrived in Canberra for the first time in 10 years. He is set to participate in high-level meetings, defence and cultural engagements as part of the government's efforts to secure a stable partner in an increasingly volatile neighbourhood. Despite being near the conflict between Israel and Palestine, Jordan has proven to be one of the Middle Eastern's most stable, peaceful countries and a dependable defence partner. Canberra has provided Jordan $130 million in humanitarian funding since 2017 to help combat the Syrian Civil War. Despite protests during the 2011 Arab Spring, King Abdullah's stability has been aided by increased security measures.
3Sportsm.dailyhunt.in
'What Just Happened?': Zizou Bergs Casually Vlogs His Day After Beating Carlos Alcaraz At Shanghai Masters
Zizou Bergs won against Carlos Alcaraz at the Shanghai Masters, marking a significant victory for the Belgian tennis player who entered as the underdog against the former world No. 1. He displayed composure throughout the match, capitalising on crucial opportunities to secure one of the biggest wins of his career. Bergs' casual vlog documenting his day revealed the significance of his victory and a significant confidence boost for him. He admitted that he had previously given too much respect to elite players and that the win helped him realise that he could compete more than simply compete with them.
4Entertainmentuat.apnews.com
Q&A: Brian Eno on relaunching Opal Records, 'Music for Airports,' AI and Palestine
Brian Eno, the multi-hyphenate artist, producer and political activist known for pioneering ambient music, is relaunching his record label, Opal Records, which was put on hiatus in 1991. The label, which released works by artists such as Jon Hassell, John Cale, and Eno among them, was relaunched due to two records that had disappeared. Eno also discussed the future of Opal, AI, his legacy and the recent news that rapper Macklemore was dropped as an opener for Ed Sheeran's tour due to Mackleplayer's pro-Palestinian comments.
5Traveldaily-sun.com
Over 10,000 passengers affected as 61 Dhaka-Riyadh flights cancelled
Over 10,000 passengers have been affected by the cancellation of 61 Dhaka-Riyadh flights due to the closure of King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh due to attacks by Iran-backed Houthi militants. Of the total flights cancelled between Saturday and early Tuesday, 22 were direct services, while 39 were connecting flights. The affected flights included nine operated by Biman Bangladesh Airlines, two by US-Bangla Airlines, four by Saudia, and seven by Riyadh Air. The Houthis have reportedly targeted airport infrastructure and a Saudia aircraft during an attack. The disruption has severely impacted air connectivity between Bangladesh and Riyadh, causing uncertainty for thousands of passengers.
6Businessrutlandherald.com
Six Flags closes 9 rides after 1 person dies in an incident involving a roller coaster in Georgia
Six Flags temporarily closed nine roller coasters across six amusement parks in Georgia after one person died and several others were injured in an incident involving a roller coaster. The park, which did not identify the roller coaster involved, closed attractions similar to the roller roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia "out of an abundance of caution". Detectives with the Cobb County Police Department's major crimes unit are investigating the incident. This death would be at least the seventh at the Georgia park, including one in 2006 when a man had a heart attack on the Goliath coaster. This comes less than two weeks after Six Flags Magic Mountain announced it would retire its famous X2 roller coaster amid lawsuits alleging serious brain injury.
7Techwimz.com
China-linked hackers breached Fiji organization, US Embassy says
China-linked hackers breached a regional organization's network in Suva, Fiji, between July 2026, according to the US Embassy in Fiji. The embassy, which covers Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru and Tuvalu, informed the Fijian government and affected organisation of the suspected breach and provided technical recommendations to secure their networks. The hackers maintained access to the organisation's network over several days. The US Department of Justice recently seized seven internet domains from hackers accused of working with a Chinese IT firm, claiming they were used to scan and hack US and foreign critical infrastructure. Chinese hackers have been impersonating AI experts to steal passwords from individuals at think tanks, universities, and law firms since at least 2025, according cybersecurity company Proofpoint.
8Financesacbee.com
AI investment props up global growth, but war and debt threaten outlook, IMF says
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has predicted that the global economy will still exceed 3% real GDP growth this year, despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Despite this, the IMF warns that more countries are being left behind and vulnerable to rising debt loads. The World Economic Outlook was released as global economic and finance leaders gathered in Bangkok for the IMF and World Bank annual meetings. The IMF predicts global growth for 2026 at 3.1%, a slight increase from the 3.0% predicted in July, largely due to continued investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure. However, major downside risks include a prolonged war in the Mideast, rising bond yields, El Nino-driven extreme weather events, and a reassessment of AI profitability. The International Monetary Federation's chief economist, Silvana Tenreyro, noted a growing divergence between countries benefiting from AI and those bypassed by it.
9Politics14news.com
Federal agents raid Rep. Ilhan Omar’s D.C. home
Federal agents conducted a pre-dawn raid at the home of Minnesota Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar in Washington, D.C. The Department of Justice stated that the raid is part of a federal criminal investigation. Omar, who is Somali-born, has been a frequent target of the Trump administration, including President Trump and Vice President JD Vance. The timing of the raid raises questions about its timing. A memorandum in 2024 established that public raids and investigations could not be used to harm or discredit a candidate close to an election.
10Worldnewkerala.com
IMF warns high debt limits shock response as growth slows to 3.1%
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that major economies are facing financial strain due to high public debt and rising borrowing costs, limiting their ability to absorb future shocks. The IMF has projected global growth will slow to 3.1% in 2026 before recovering to 3.,4% in 2025, and headline inflation will rise to 4.7% in 2020 due to higher energy and food prices. The Fund called for restrained fiscal policy and "strong and deliberate actions" to rebuild buffers, highlighting Middle East conflict and AI investment risks. It also warned that global trade growth would face pressure from tariffs and adjustments in production chains, while technology-related trade is expected to provide some support.
