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Of Friends and Foes

New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- Is Donald Trump an enigma dressed like a red-tie diva? Even as world leaders try to wrap their heads around him, he's keeping everyone on their toes. He loves and hates hard; his ... Read More


Japan's Nikkei jumps 1.85%

Mumbai, Aug. 8 -- Japanese shares bucked the regional trend after the country's chief trade negotiator said the U.S. agreed to end so-called stacking on universal tariffs and cut car levies at the sam... Read More


Trump tariff impact: How much will India's fuel bill rise if Russian oil imports are stopped? SBI report says THIS

New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- India's crude oil import bill could significantly increase if the country stops importing crude oil from Russia, according to a report by State Bank of India (SBI). If India halt... Read More


Trump-Putin meeting agreed for 'coming days', venue set: Kremlin

Pakistan, Aug. 8 -- The Kremlin said Thursday that a summit between Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin was set for the "coming days", with the two sides already having agreed the venue "in pri... Read More


Israeli cabinet approves plan to occupy Gaza City

Tel Aviv, Aug. 8 -- Israel's security cabinet on Friday approved a plan from Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to occupy Gaza City, the Prime Minister's Office said, The Times of Israel repor... Read More


Ex-Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia's son Tarique Rahman likely to become BNP's prime ministerial candidate in upcoming general polls

India, Aug. 8 -- Bangladesh's former ruling outfit Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)'s acting chairman's advisor on foreign affairs, Humayun Kabir, has said the political outfit's acting chairperson ... Read More


We are both critical, sceptical of increased alignment between Russia and China: Danish Ambassador Kristensen

New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- Danish Ambassador to India Rasmus Abildgaard Kristensen has expressed concern over the growing alignment between Russia and China amid geopolitical shifts. In an interview with A... Read More


Apollo Tyres slides after Q1 PAT slumps 96% YoY to Rs 13 cr

Mumbai, Aug. 8 -- However, revenue from operations grew by 3.56% YoY to Rs 6,560.76 crore in the quarter ended 30 June 2025. Profit before exceptional items and tax fell 11.88% YoY to Rs 408.56 crore... Read More


PH committed to 'people-oriented, centered' ASEAN

Manila, Aug. 8 -- The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Friday joined the celebration of the 58th founding anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), reaffirming the Phili... Read More


Afghan refugee returns create housing crisis in Kabul

Pakistan, Aug. 8 -- The forced return of Afghan refugees from Iran and Pakistan has caused a serious housing crisis in Kabul. Muhammad Mohsin Zaryab and many others are struggling to find affordable h... Read More