Saturday, May 18, 2024
India to purchase over US$3 billion defence equipment from US: Trump

India to purchase over US$3 billion defence equipment from US: Trump

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday (Feb 25) that India will buy US$3 billion worth of military equipment, including attack helicopters, as the two countries deepen defence and commercial...
Indonesia says will not repatriate citizens who fought with ISIL

Indonesia says will not repatriate citizens who fought with ISIL

Indonesia has suffered a number of attacks by groups claiming loyalty to ISIL and is sharply divided on repatriation. Indonesia has said it will not bring home...
Davos WEF 2021 moves to Singapore as Covid cases rise in Europe

Davos WEF 2021 moves to Singapore as Covid cases rise in Europe

The World Economic Forum, which attracts leaders across government, finance and economics, will be held in Singapore from 13-16 May and return to Davos, Switzerland, in 2022. The World...
Tanker sought by US over Iran sanctions was 'hijacked'

Tanker sought by US over Iran sanctions was ‘hijacked’

Satellite photos showed Dominica-flagged vessel in Iranian waters on Tuesday. An oil tanker sought by the United States over allegedly circumventing sanctions on Iran was hijacked on July 5...
Venezuela president Maduro wanted by DOJ for drug trafficking, Barr announces

Venezuela president Maduro wanted by DOJ for drug trafficking, Barr announces

The U.S. Department of Justice on Thursday unsealed a searing criminal indictment against Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and several "co-conspirators," accusing them of an array of narcotics and trafficking-related crimes, including efforts...
Citibank sues for $176m payment made in error

Citibank sues for $176m payment made in error

US banking giant Citigroup has asked a federal court to force hedge fund Brigade Capital to return $176m (£134m). The money is part of the $900m the bank accidentally...
Ireland votes in 'three-horse race' to form next government

Ireland votes in ‘three-horse race’ to form next government

Historically dominated by Fine Gael and Fianna Fail, three-way race led by Sinn Fein is new dynamic for Ireland. The Republic of Ireland has begun voting in...
Asian shares perk up as investors look beyond Apple virus warning

Asian shares perk up as investors look beyond Apple virus warning

Investors pin their hopes on central bank stimulus measures as policymakers try to limit virus's economic fallout. Asian shares and United States stock futures edged up cautiously...
Jeff Bezos is so rich he just set a new record

Jeff Bezos is so rich he just set a new record

The economy might be a shambles, but Jeff Bezos' wallet couldn't tell. He's now worth nearly $172 billion, a new record for the world's richest person, according to Bloomberg Billionaire Index.Bezos this...
In letter to UN, Pakistan says India placing missiles in Kashmir

In letter to UN, Pakistan says India placing missiles in Kashmir

Pakistan's foreign minister says he fears India plans to attack Pakistan to divert global attention from Kashmir. Pakistan's foreign minister has written to the United Nations, warning...

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