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Anta Sports Emerges as Strategic Bidder for Pinault Family’s Puma Stake

A potential move by China’s Anta Sports to acquire a significant stake in Puma signals growing cross-border confidence in brand

US Consumers Show Resilience as Job Market Concerns Rise, New York Fed Survey Finds

A new consumer expectations survey highlights growing awareness around the job market while underscoring steady confidence in household finances and

Asia Latest News

NewsDesk Milli Chronicle January 9, 2026January 9, 2026 crude discounts, crude oil diversification, emerging market energy, energy compliance rules, energy security India, geopolitics and energy, global oil market, global refining industry, heavy crude processing, India crude sourcing, India energy imports, Indian refiners, international oil trade, oil supply diversification, oil tariffs impact, refining margins, Reliance Industries, Russia oil alternatives, sanctions and oil trade, Venezuelan oil

India’s Reliance Signals Openness to Venezuelan Oil as Energy Diversification Comes Into Focus

Caracus – India’s largest private refiner, Reliance Industries, has indicated it would consider purchasing Venezuelan crude oil if international regulations

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NewsDesk Milli Chronicle January 9, 2026January 9, 2026 automotive investments India, BMW EV strategy, BMW India, BMW localization, BMW new launches, BMW sales India, car manufacturing India, clean mobility luxury, electric mobility India, electric vehicles India, EV tax policy India, German automakers India, import duty cars, India auto industry, local sourcing auto, luxury cars India, luxury EV sales, MINI cars India, premium auto growth, premium car market India

BMW Bets Big on India With 10 New Launches and Deeper Local Sourcing to Drive Luxury Growth

Mumbai – BMW is preparing a major push in India’s luxury car market with plans to launch 10 new models

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NewsDesk Milli Chronicle January 9, 2026January 9, 2026 air pollution India, climate activism India, climate change activism, climate justice India, climate policy India, climate summit COP, energy policy controversy, energy security India, environmental NGOs India, foreign funding NGOs, fossil fuel phase out, fossil fuel treaty, global climate treaty, green energy debate, India coal dependence, India environmental activist, international climate law, NGO funding probe, renewable energy transition, sustainable development India

India Detains Environmental Activist Amid Probe Into Anti-Fossil Fuel Campaign and Foreign Funding

Washington – Indian authorities have detained and later released an environmental activist linked to global efforts advocating a phase-out of

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NewsDesk Milli Chronicle January 9, 2026 AI investment trade, American exports, capital goods imports, consumer goods imports, economic indicators US, global trade trends, goods imports fall, international trade balance, October trade data, port of Los Angeles trade, services trade record, trade balance United States, trade policy effects, US economic outlook, US economy growth, US exports record high, US GDP growth, US imports decline, US tariffs impact, US trade deficit

US October Trade Deficit Falls to Lowest Level Since 2009 as Imports Slide

Washington – The United States recorded its smallest trade deficit in more than a decade during October, reflecting a sharp

Latest Middle East and North Africa News

NewsDesk Milli Chronicle January 9, 2026 children youth cultural programs, cross-cultural dialogue, cultural exchange Saudi Arabia, cultural heritage celebration, global cultural festival, immersive cultural experiences, interactive workshops Spain, Ithra Cultural Days, King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture, live Spanish performances, Spain culture festival, Spanish architecture sessions, Spanish art exhibition, Spanish cinema screening, Spanish cuisine workshops, Spanish fashion showcase, Spanish history and traditions, Spanish literature talks, Spanish music performances, Spanish sports exhibition

Ithra to Celebrate Spanish Culture with Two-Week Festival Featuring Art, Music, Cuisine, and Heritage

Riyadh – The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture, Ithra, is set to bring Spain to life from January 12

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NewsDesk Milli Chronicle January 9, 2026January 9, 2026 afghanistan, conflict relief, displaced families, emergency food distribution, emergency support, food baskets, food security, humanitarian aid, humanitarian crisis, Kordofan, ksrelief, Mudad Sudan Project, Nangarhar Province, pakistan, regional stability, returning migrants, saudi arabia, South Sudan, sudan, vulnerable populations

KSrelief Distributes Food Baskets to Vulnerable Families in Afghanistan and Sudan

Nangarhar – Saudi humanitarian organization KSrelief recently provided food baskets to 384 families in the Hisarak and Behsud-e-Ajjam districts. The

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NewsDesk Milli Chronicle January 9, 2026 alchemy-inspired drinks, creative food videos, culinary creativity, fantasy-inspired recipes, Game of Thrones meals, Harry Potter cooking, historical cooking, historical instruments cooking, home chef inspiration, imaginative cooking, immersive culinary experiences, medieval recipes, sensory cooking, Skyrim recipes, storytelling through food, The Witcher potions, TikTok cooking, TikTok food creators, video game-inspired food, visual food storytelling

TikTok Creator Sultan_Feasts Transforms Cooking into Historical and Fantasy-Inspired Culinary Adventures

Riyadh – TikTok creator Sultan_Feasts has captivated audiences by blending history, fantasy, and cooking into immersive, sensory-rich experiences that go

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NewsDesk Milli Chronicle January 9, 2026January 9, 2026 abha, Al-Qatt Al-Asiri, artisans, craft skills, creativity, culture, entrepreneurship, handicraft sector, handicrafts, heritage, innovation, local economy, market access, professional development, regional culture, saudi arabia, skills enhancement, sustainable income, tourism, traditional arts, training

Asir Artisans Enhance Skills Through Professional Training Programs and Expand Handicraft Market Reach

Abha – The Asir Development Authority partnered with the Social Development Bank to implement professional training programs for male and