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China's economy grows 5% in 2025, buoyed by strong exports despite Trump's tariffs

New Delhi, Jan. 19 -- China's economy expanded at a 5% annual pace in 2025, buoyed by strong exports despite U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs. However, growth slowed to a 4.5% rate in the last q... Read More


Japan PM Takaichi announces dissolution of lower house, calls snap election

Tokyo, Jan. 19 -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Monday announced her decision to dissolve the House of Representatives, the lower house in the National Diet, paving the way for a snap gene... Read More


Trump Invites India to Join 'Board of Peace' for Gaza Reconstruction, Citing India's Trusted Global Role

Goa, Jan. 19 -- US President Donald Trump has invited India to become part of a proposed "Board of Peace" that will oversee governance and reconstruction efforts in post-war Gaza, underlining India's ... Read More


JGU Launches World University Leaders Forum at WEF Davos: A Global Platform for University-Led Solutions

India, Jan. 19 -- OP Jindal University Davos [Switzerland], January 19: O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) is pleased to announce the inaugural World University Leaders Forum (WULF) convened at the ... Read More


A clarion call to restore Goa's soul

Goa, Jan. 19 -- SHANTI MARIA FONSECA A social movement which moves the passions and gives expression to people's anger can at best be termed as a "Revolt." On the other hand, a movement that changes ... Read More


Trump's crude vision for Venezuela, By Bisi Olanipekun

Nigeria, Jan. 19 -- Donald Trump characterised it as "an assault like people have not seen since World War II." The strike on Caracas on 3rd January was meticulously executed like a military guidebook... Read More


France sends food aid for babies to Gaza, remains 'mobilised' to end conflict

France, Jan. 19 -- A container ship carrying 383 tonnes of food aid left from France's port of Le Havre on Sunday bound for Gaza, the French Foreign Ministry said in a statement. The cargo is made up... Read More


Is stock market closed on MLK Day 2026? Here is all you need to know

India, Jan. 19 -- The third Monday in January was officially designated as a federal holiday honoring the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. on November 2, 1983, when President Ronald Reagan signed the King ... Read More


US invites Putin to join Gaza 'Board of Peace'. Know all details

India, Jan. 19 -- The United States has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to join the "Board of Peace", a body tasked with overseeing governance and reconstruction efforts in postwar Gaza, the ... Read More


Who is Lori Chavez-DeRemer? Trump's labor secretary accused of taking staff to strip club

India, Jan. 19 -- An inquiry conducted by the inspector general of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer's department has uncovered evidence suggesting that she accompanied staff to a strip club during ... Read More