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India Surpasses Japan in GDP; Global Power Dynamics Shift

1/13/2026

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India's economy has surpassed Japan's to become the world's fourth largest by nominal GDP as the new year begins.
Meanwhile, the United States' abduction of former Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro has alarmed analysts in Asia.
Analysts say the event could push regional autocrats to deepen ties with Moscow and Beijing amid concerns about Washington.
The stories together signal shifts in global economic and political dynamics.

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India's economy has surpassed Japan's to become the world's fourth largest by nominal GDP as the new year begins.
Meanwhile, the United States' abduction of former Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro has alarmed analysts in Asia.
Analysts say the event could push regional autocrats to deepen ties with Moscow and Beijing amid concerns about Washington.
The stories together signal shifts in global economic and political dynamics.