Russian President Vladimir Putin is in India this week for a summit focused on strengthening economic, defense and energy ties.
Exclusive-Exxon in talks with Iraq about buying Lukoil stake in giant West Qurna 2 oil field – sources
Exxon Mobil has approached the Iraqi oil ministry to express its interest in buying Russian firm Lukoil’s majority stake in the giant West Qurna 2 oilfield, five Iraqi official sources with direct …
Once silenced by authorities, Iran’s Olivia Newton-John reveals her ‘sinful voice’ at 75
Googoosh admits her star has not yet dimmed, not even in her 70s. “For 21 years they closed the bottle, and all of a sudden, the bottle is opened and [out] I popped!” Googoosh says with her signature …
Japan’s services sector sustains solid growth in November, PMI shows
TOKYO, Dec 3 (Reuters) – Japan’s services sector activity continued its steady growth in November, driven by a faster rise in new orders and increased business confidence, a private-sector survey …
Japan signs deal to provide $26 mil. to help Ukraine remove landmines
Japan has signed a deal to give Ukraine an aid package worth about 26 million dollars to help the country clear away landmines.
Can Jamaat-e-Islami spring a surprise by beating BNP in Bangladesh election?
The Khaleda Zia-led BNP was considered an unchallenged frontrunner in the Bangladesh general election promised in February 2026 by chief advisor Muhammad Yunus. A new poll shows the Jamaat-e-Islami breathing down the BNP’s neck with a difference of just four percentage points.
Who is Khaleda Zia? UK medical team to arrive in Bangladesh as BNP supremo’s health worsens
Khaleda was admitted to a Dhaka hospital on November 23 with infections impacting her heart and lungs. Her condition worsened, leading to a transfer to the coronary care unit four days later and placement on ventilation Sunday night.
Trump Signs Bill to Deepen US-Taiwan Ties Amid China Concerns
President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed into law a measure forcing the US State Department to review guidelines for the country’s engagement with Taiwan, according to the White House, amid escalating …
Macron heads to China for talks with Xi on trade ties and Russia’s war in Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron is visiting China for three days to focus on trade talks and the global crisis.
North Korea’s capital described as modern ‘Pyonghattan’
CNN’s Will Ripley talks to an American traveler who experienced the fancy restaurants, futuristic skyscrapers, and modern technology in North Korea’s capital catering to the elite population of the city.