Amidst a backdrop of economic turbulence and strained relations with neighbouring India, Pakistan stands firm in its commitment to advancing its nuclear program, as revealed by a senior US intelligence official in recent Congressional testimony. Canada will ask the wealthy to pay higher taxes as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government seeks to shore up flagging support among young voters ahead of an election expected next year. World Bank President Ajay Banga, Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, Olympian wrestler Sakshi Malik and actor-director Dev Patel are among the Indians who have made it to the prestigious Times's list of 100 most influential people in the world. For all the latest world news, analysis and updates, NDTV's new show The World24X7 with Parmeshwar Bawa, is your one-stop shop.
