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"Incredible opportunities ahead for our two nations": US Ambassador Gor after he arrived in India

New Delhi, Jan. 9 -- US Ambassador Sergio Gor returned to India on Friday and said there are "incredible opportunities" ahead for the two countries. In a post on X, the ambassador wrote, "Great to be... Read More


Tarique Rahman assumes office as BNP Chairman following Khaleda Zia's demise

Dhaka, Jan. 9 -- Tarique Rahman on Friday formally assumed office as the Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), days after the demise of former Bangladesh Prime Minister and the party Cha... Read More


Land, resources or missile defense: Why Trump wants to take Greenland?

India, Jan. 9 -- The White House confirmed this week that all options were on the table, including use of force, if the United States wanted to take over Greenland. This comes even as the Trump admin... Read More


UN lifts India growth outlook, sees economy expanding 7.4% in 2025

NEW DELHI, Jan. 9 -- India's economy is estimated to have grown 7.4% in calendar year 2025 and is expected to expand by 6.6% in 2026, supported by resilient consumption and strong public investment th... Read More


Copper marks strong rebound amid steady global growth estimates

Mumbai, Jan. 9 -- COMEX Copper futures marked a strong rebound today after a slide in last session as the UN World Economic Situation and Prospects 2026 predicted that global economic output will grow... Read More


MACC hauls in RM6.9m in gold, foreign cash and SUV linked to army tender probe

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 9 -- The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has seized gold, a high-performance sport utility vehicle (SUV), and cash in various foreign currencies estimated to be worth ab... Read More


South-east Asia's first Godzilla store roars to life in KL with two-metre statue and exclusive merch

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 9 -- Godzilla (Gojira), the colossal kaiju that first roared onto Japanese screens in 1954, has arrived in Malaysia - and it's set to be the talk of 2026. Malaysia's first permanen... Read More


"United States will take power away from criminal cartels": Vice President JD Vance

Washington, Jan. 9 -- US Vice President JD Vance on Thursday emphasised the need for firm action against criminal cartels, linking peace to asserting authority and strengthening legitimate governments... Read More


From Glowcations and Grocery Tourism, to bookish travel and sports holidays, here are the biggest travel trends of 2026

New Delhi, Jan. 9 -- Just a 5-minute walk from Liberty Square, the iconic marker in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi, is Asureti Eco Shop. Located in the basement, it is a tiny establishment selling al... Read More


Turkmenistan, UN discuss issues of cooperation

Turkmenistan, Jan. 9 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov met with UN Resident Coordinator in Turkmenistan Dmitry Shlapachenko on January 8, the Foreign Ministry of Turkmenist... Read More