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Economic Buzz: Japan core machinery orders surge in March

Mumbai, May 22 -- The total value of core machinery orders in Japan spiked 13.0 percent on month in March, the Cabinet Office said on Thursday - coming in at 1,090.9 billion. On a yearly basis, order... Read More


Seven Nigerian writers make history in 'Best of Caine' 25th anniversary shortlist

Nigeria, May 22 -- The Caine Prize for African Writing has made a significant announcement, naming seven Nigerian writers among the best contributors of the past 25 years. This marks a transition fro... Read More


Economic Buzz: US crude oil inventories rise by 1.3 million barrels

Mumbai, May 22 -- A report released by the Energy Information Administration on Wednesday showed crude oil inventories in the U.S. unexpectedly increased in the week ended May 16th. The EIA said crud... Read More


Metal stock jumps 5% after reporting 107% YoY increase in net profit

Bengaluru, May 22 -- The shares of an Indian Aluminium involved in manufacturing and selling Alumina and Aluminium are up by 5.6 percent from its previous closing price. The company's financial result... Read More


Five orangutans returned to Central Kalimantan's national park

Indonesia, May 22 -- The Central Kalimantan Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA) and conservation partners have released five orangutans back into the wild at the Bukit Baka Bukit Raya Nation... Read More


Divided Romania faces uncertain future despite rejecting the far right

France, May 22 -- Romania's new president Nicusor Dan is stepping into office amid deep political and social divisions, as fallout from Sunday's run-off election exposes the scale of public frustratio... Read More


Puwarasamkulam OIC arrested for soliciting bribe

Sri Lanka, May 22 -- The Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Puwarasamkulam Police Station in Vavuniya has been arrested for soliciting a bribe of Rs. 500,000, the Bribery Commission has confirmed. He was... Read More


English Proficiency Made Mandatory For US Truck Drivers

India, May 22 -- Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has signed an order announcing new guidelines to strengthen English language enforcement for commercial truck operators. Under the new guidance... Read More


ProSiebenSat.1 Media Board Concludes MFE Offer As Inadequate From Financial Perspective

India, May 22 -- The Executive Board and the Supervisory Board of ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE recommended shareholders not to accept the voluntary public takeover offer made by MFE-MEDIAFOREUROPE N.V. Fol... Read More


India will talk only about Pakistan occupied Kashmir, not trade: Modi

BIKANER (Rajasthan), May 22 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday asserted that the country's enemies have learnt what happens when 'sindoor' becomes gunpowder, and lauded India's armed forces f... Read More