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Alert: MIDDLE EAST LIVE 16 April: UN General Assembly meets on veto as Gulf tensions persist

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MIDDLE EAST LIVE 16 April: UN General Assembly meets on veto as Gulf tensions persist
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Intense Israeli military strikes continued in southern Lebanon, including around the Hezbollah stronghold of Bint Jbeil, while rocket fire into northern Israel also persisted. In other developments, the US military announced on Wednesday that it had prevented 10 ships from navigating through the Strait of Hormuz, in line with its announced blockade of Iranian ports. Meanwhile, the UN General Assembly is set to discuss the use of the veto earlier this month at a Security Council meeting on the Middle East, where a draft resolution failed despite broad support after being blocked by permanent members China and Russia. Stay with us for live updates. App users can follow coverage here.

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Why Attend ET Future Skills Conference 2026

Dear Leader,

Some conversations highlight change.
A few prepare you for it.

But the 7th Edition of The Economic Times Future Skills Conference 2026 is where organisations learn how to build workforces that evolve with it.

As AI, automation, and intelligent systems redefine the architecture of work, the ability to continuously build skills has become a strategic imperative. This year’s theme, “Learning at the Edge” brings together leaders who are designing adaptive learning ecosystems, scaling capability, and strengthening the human advantage in an AI-driven economy.

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Event Details

  • 10th June 2026
  • JW Marriott Sahar, Mumbai

Why Future Skills Conference 2026 Is Unmissable

Learning at the Edge – From Concept to Action
Discover how leading organisations are embedding AI-enabled learning into the flow of work and building continuously evolving talent ecosystems.

AI-Driven Learning & Workforce Transformation
Understand how intelligent systems are reshaping capability building, skills mapping, and real-time workforce development.

The Human Edge in an AI Economy
Explore how leaders are strengthening decision-making, leadership, and cognitive agility to complement automation.

India’s Workforce Advantage at Scale
Gain insights into how organisations are leveraging India’s digital ecosystem and talent scale to stay globally competitive.

High-Impact Leadership Gathering
Join 1000+ senior HR, L&D, and business leaders alongside 50+ eminent speakers across 15+ interactive sessions, 500+ minutes of knowledge exchange and  25+ HR and L&D Exhibitors.

Experiential Learning & Recognition                            
Participate in immersive masterclasses, engage in curated mentorship labs focused on skills-based transformation, and celebrate excellence at the Future Skills Awards 2026 honouring HR trailblazers redefining how India learns, leads, and grows. 

Curated Networking with Decision-Makers
Engage with CHROs, CLOs, CEOs, Talent Leaders, and Workforce Transformation heads driving capability investments across industries.

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Join India’s most influential gathering focused on building organisations that learn faster than change itself.

Warm Regards,
Apeksha Kaushik                                            
Senior Manager - Content & Community, ETHRWorld
The Economic Times
 

Alert: MIDDLE EAST LIVE 15 April: Civilians continue to be at risk as tensions remain high

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MIDDLE EAST LIVE 15 April: Civilians continue to be at risk as tensions remain high
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Across the Middle East, tensions remain high with Israeli military operations continuing in Lebanon following direct talks between the two governments in Washington on Tuesday. More than 2,000 Lebanese have been reported killed since early March. Uncertainty also continues over the crucial Strait of Hormuz amid the US blockade of Iranian ports. Stay with us for live updates on developments on the ground, humanitarian impacts and diplomatic efforts. App users can follow coverage here.

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