Bangladesh's interim government has decided to equip the country's paramilitary border guards with non-lethal sound grenades and tear gas canisters.
‘Has Pakistan gotten scared?’: Ex-cricketer slams PCB for delaying Champion Trophy 2025 squad announcement
Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has questioned Pakistan Cricket Board selection for the delay in announcing the squad for the Champions Trophy 2025. Pakistan are the only team among the 8 others,
Pakistan’s anti-narcotics drive seizes over 1,000 metric tons of drugs since Sept 2024
Pakistan's anti-narcotics operation has seized over 1,077 metric tons of illegal substances and arrested 2,565 suspects since September 2023.
At least 11 killed in rail accident in west India, local media says
At least 11 people died in a rail accident in India's western Maharashtra state on Wednesday when they disembarked from their train, fearing a fire, only to be hit by another train passing on the ...
India’s Bharat Petroleum to invest $121 mln to develop Indonesian oil and gas block
India's Bharat Petroleum Corp (BPCL) plans to invest $121 million to develop the Nunukan oil and gas block in Indonesia, the company said in a exchange filing on Wednesday.
India’s HDFC Bank targets industry-matching loan growth in FY26, faster deposits
India's HDFC Bank on Wednesday said it was aiming to grow its loan book in-line with the industry in the upcoming financial year, while pushing for faster deposit growth. "As far as the deposit growth ...
Israel central bank chief says 1-2 rate cuts possible in 2025 if inflation cooperates
The Bank of Israel could reduce short-term interest rates one or two times in the second half of 2025 as long as inflation moves back below 3%, Governor Amir Yaron said on Wednesday.
Ceasefire deal with Hamas is not a strategic victory for Israel, economy minister says
Nir Barka also said that former U.S. President Joe Biden “restrained Israel,” and expressed optimism about support from President Donald Trump.
UAE Minister of Economy Emphasizes Private Sector’s Role In Clinching Economic Competitiveness at Davos
H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, emphasized the private sector's role as a key partner in driving national economic growth and boosting its competitiveness at both regional and ...
Dubai Business Women Council and Oracle launch sAIdaty 2025
Inaugural edition of sAIdaty has successfully upskilled 500 UAE women professionals and entrepreneurs in Artificial Intelligence ...