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Notice clauses do not shield employers from unfair dismissals, court rules

Nairobi, Jan. 23 -- The existence of a termination-by-notice clause in an employment contract does not shield an employer from statutory scrutiny under the Employment Act, the Court of Appealhas ruled... Read More


Why Kenya is emerging in a redrawn global apparel supply chain

Nairobi, Jan. 23 -- Kenya's garment industry is primed for a key slot in a redrawn global apparel supply chain in 2026, propelled by a shift by top brands spooked by sustained US tariffs and political... Read More


Pakistan joins Trump's Board of 'Peace', vows to play constructive role

India, Jan. 22 -- Pakistan is joining US President Donald Trump's "Board of Peace", a body composed largely of invited heads of state and originally meant to oversee Gaza's rebuilding. The Board of P... Read More


"Real potential for our economies not less than $30 billion per year": Egypt's Ambassador to India

New Delhi, Jan. 22 -- Egypt's Ambassador to India, Kamel Zayed Kamel Galal, after addressing the press here on Egypt-India bilateral relations, said that the real trade potential between India and Egy... Read More


Bangladesh kicks off election campaign ahead of Feb 12 vote, first since Sheikh Hasina's ouster - Top updates

New Delhi, Jan. 22 -- Campaigning began on 22 January for Bangladesh's much-anticipated general elections next month, the first since the 2024 uprising ended the autocratic rule of Sheikh Hasina. The... Read More


"Pakistan using Bangladesh': Priyanka Chaturvedi slams ICC demand amid T20 WC fixtures

New Delhi, Jan. 22 -- Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Thursday criticised the Bangladesh Cricket Board's demand to move their T20 World Cup matches out of India, asserting that the neighbour... Read More


UN Security Council condemns deadly attack on Chinese restaurant in Kabul

Afghanistan, Jan. 22 -- UN Security Council members strongly condemned a terrorist attack on a Chinese restaurant in Kabul, calling for accountability and justice for victims. Members of the United N... Read More


Gulfood Grocery Trade by Gulfood 2026 to accelerate future of retail, wholesale and FMCG

India, Jan. 22 -- As grocery retail and wholesale channels across the Middle East scale at unprecedented speed, Gulfood 2026 is set to host Gulfood Grocery Trade, a dedicated platform designed to serv... Read More


Trump says meeting with Zelensky was "very good"

Davos, Jan. 22 -- U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday in Davos that his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was "very good," adding that "it's an ongoing process."The meeting ... Read More


Donald Trump signs charter to launch 'Board of Peace' at World Economic Forum 2026

Davos, Jan. 22 -- US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed the charter to formally launch his "Board of Peace" initiative at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, describing it as a major step ... Read More