North Korea Reopens Borders To Citizens Living Abroad: Report

Agence France-Presse | Sunday August 27, 2023, Seoul, South Korea

North Korea has moved to further open up from strict pandemic-era isolation, with state media reporting Sunday that citizens living abroad have been allowed to reenter the country.

"Show Number Of MLAs Supporting You": BJP Minister To Sharad Pawar

Press Trust of India | Tuesday July 04, 2023, Mumbai

Maharashtra minister and BJP leader Sudhir Mungantiwar on Tuesday dared the Sharad Pawar-led NCP to parade the number of MLAs supporting them.

Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin To Attend Virtual SCO Summit Hosted By PM Modi

Reuters | Tuesday July 04, 2023, New Delhi

Leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) on Tuesday will hold an online summit hosted by India seeking to expand the influence of the Eurasian group by including Iran and opening a path to membership for Belarus.

UBS Completes Takeover Of Credit Suisse

Agence France-Presse | Monday June 12, 2023, Zurich

UBS announced Monday it had finalised the takeover of its former rival Credit Suisse, clearing the way for the Herculean task of integrating two of the world's most important banks.

Won't Allow Moral Policing In Karnataka, Says Karnataka Chief Minister

Press Trust of India | Monday May 29, 2023, Bengaluru

There is no question of compromise on the issue of protecting the harmony and secular heritage of Karnataka, Mr Siddaramaiah said as he asserted that hate politics will not be tolerated and the environment of fear would be eradicated.

Sri Lanka Bans Strikes As Anti-Tax Protests Spread

Agence France-Presse | Tuesday February 28, 2023, Colombo

Sri Lanka's government said Tuesday it was banning strikes in several key sectors, a day ahead of a planned one-day national stoppage called by unions to protest against painfully high taxes and utility bills.

8% Economic Contraction Predicted For Crisis Hit Sri Lanka, Says Governor

Agence France-Presse | Thursday August 18, 2022, Colombo

Sri Lanka's economic meltdown will result in a record contraction of at least eight percent this year but the public could soon expect some relief from runaway inflation, the head of the country's central bank said Thursday.

China's Military "Combat-Ready" Continues Drills Around Taiwan Strait

Reuters | Wednesday August 10, 2022, Beijing

BEIJING - China's military said on Wednesday it has "successfully completed" various tasks around Taiwan after around a week of drills.

Germany To Shut Coal Power Plants By 2030: "Not In Doubt At All"

Agence France-Presse | Monday June 20, 2022, Berlin

Germany said Monday it still aimed to close its coal power plants by 2030 despite reverting to the fossil fuel following an energy crisis provoked by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Congress MLA Writes To Poll Body, Accuses Subhash Chandra Of Horse Trading

Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 08, 2022, Jaipur

Congress MLA and deputy chief whip of Rajasthan Assembly Mahendra Choudhary has demanded that the Election Commission (EC) take action against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as well as Subhash Chandra.

Bangladesh Depot Accused Over Blast That Killed At Least 49

Agence France-Presse | Monday June 06, 2022, Sitakunda (Bangladesh)

Bangladesh authorities accused a container depot operator Monday of not telling firefighters about a chemical stockpile before it exploded with devastating consequences, killing at least 49 people - nine of them from the fire service.

Karunanidhi Strode Stage Of Tamil Politics Like A Colossus: Rahul Gandhi

Edited by Swati Bhasin | Tuesday August 07, 2018, New Delhi

One of Tamil Nadu's tallest leaders, DMK patriarch and five-time chief minister M Karunanidhi died this evening at a hospital in Chennai after spending 11 days in intensive care.