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US: Democrats urge Trump to end "Republican-led govt shutdown", seek bipartisan talks

Washington, Nov. 5 -- Top Democratic leaders in the US Congress have written to President Donald Trump, calling for an immediate bipartisan meeting to end the ongoing "Republican-led federal governmen... Read More


"What is He afraid of?": Jairam Ramesh criticises PM Modi's silence over frequent talks with Trump

New Delhi, Nov. 5 -- Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his silence on frequent talks between President Donald Trump and himself regarding a trade d... Read More


Socialist Mamdani breaks mandate: NYC gets first Muslim mayor, says will resist Trump's "intimidation"

New York, Nov. 5 -- With a night fused with the echoes of former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru's "tryst with destiny", the pulsating beats of "Dhoom Machale" and the loud cheers of the voters in New... Read More


Govt watching Hasina's actions; she's Bengal's 'butcher': Press Secretary

Dhaka, Nov. 5 -- Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam on Wednesday said the interim government would apply 'full force of law' if anyone from Bangladesh Awami League tries to engage in any ac... Read More


Censorship by Omission: How China Edits Reality Before It's Written

India, Nov. 5 -- Every Chinese editor knows the drill. A story is ready to go-on a factory fire, a county protest or a hospital scandal and then a short "guidance" note lands in the newsroom chat-"Do ... Read More


UN Halts Operations at Islam Qala Border After Afghan Women Staff Barred from Work

Afghanistan, Nov. 5 -- The United Nations has suspended its operations at the Islam Qala border crossing after Afghan women staff were barred from working under new restrictions. The United Nations h... Read More


ChrysCapital's biggest fund yet signals new global capital rush to India

New Delhi, Nov. 5 -- Homegrown private equity firm ChrysCapital that has just raised its largest India-focused fund of $2.2 billion said that nearly half of it will go towards seeking buyout opportuni... Read More


Japanese markets fall, Nikkei down 2.50%

Mumbai, Nov. 5 -- Japanese markets slumped after the Bank of Japan's September meeting minutes showed board members debated the growing case for a rate hike. The Nikkei average ended down 2.50 percen... Read More


Bangladesh's accession to the UN Water Convention has a ripple effect that could cause problems with India

India, Nov. 5 -- Bangladesh's accession to the UN Water Convention aims to enhance water security and cross-border cooperation, but it may strain relations with India. The move highlights Bangladesh'... Read More


China to suspend 24 pc tariff on US goods from Nov 10

Beijing, Nov. 5 -- China will suspend the additional 24 percent tariff on US goods for one year starting November 10, in line with the agreements reached during the recent trade talks between Chinese ... Read More