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Despite differences, China's Xi and Germany's Merz seek to deepen ties in turbulent times

New Delhi, Feb. 27 -- There are many things that China and Germany do not see eye-to-eye on - notably Russia's war in Ukraine - but the leaders of the world's second and third largest economies noneth... Read More


DoorDash exits 4 markets, including Japan, to focus on growth elsewhere

New Delhi, Feb. 26 -- DoorDash said Wednesday that it's ending operations in Qatar, Singapore, Japan and Uzbekistan. The San Francisco-based delivery company said the decision comes after a monthslon... Read More


South African police question 11 men lured to Russia to fight in Ukraine

New Delhi, Feb. 26 -- A group of South African nationals who were allegedly lured into fighting for Russia in its war against Ukraine arrived at Durban airport on Wednesday. The 11 men arrived at the... Read More


Japan demands the swift release of a Japanese national detained in Iran

New Delhi, Feb. 26 -- Japan's government said Wednesday that a Japanese national has been detained in Tehran since January and demanded the Iranian authorities release them swiftly. Deputy Chief Cabi... Read More


UK parliamentary speaker says he tipped off police over possible Mandelson flight risk

New Delhi, Feb. 26 -- The speaker of the U.K.'s House of Commons said Wednesday he tipped off police that Peter Mandelson, the former ambassador to the U.S. who is facing accusations of leaking inform... Read More


Mexican Congress approves trimming work week to 40 hours

New Delhi, Feb. 26 -- Mexican lawmakers approved President Claudia Sheinbaum's initiative to gradually reduce the work week from 48 hours to 40 hours early Wednesday. The constitutional reform now go... Read More


The home of the 'Mona Lisa' has a new boss to steer the Louvre out of crisis after jewel heist

New Delhi, Feb. 26 -- The home of the "Mona Lisa" is getting a new boss. Art historian Christophe Leribault, a veteran museum director, is taking over at the Louvre, shouldering the challenge of getti... Read More


Prominent Russian scholar of North Korea says he was expelled from Latvia following detention

New Delhi, Feb. 26 -- Andrei Lankov, a prominent Russian scholar on North Korea who teaches at a Seoul university, said he was expelled from Latvia after being detained during a lecture in the country... Read More


3 scientists were charged in worm smuggling scheme. Lawyers say China helped get the case dismissed

New Delhi, Feb. 26 -- China's government intervened and helped get charges dropped against three Chinese scientists at the University of Michigan who were accused of helping a colleague smuggle biolog... Read More


US and South Korean militaries will have joint drills in March as tensions with North Korea escalate

New Delhi, Feb. 26 -- The U.S. and South Korean militaries said on Wednesday they will conduct their annual springtime exercises next month to bolster their countries' combined defense capabilities ag... Read More