Bhopal: In the midst of Covid-19 when most of the things have seen a downturn, it was heartening to see the first ever train from Bhopal railway divis. ( read original story ...)
Tripura critical in bilateral relationship with Bangladesh: India’s new envoy Vikram Doraiswami
India's new envoy to Bangladesh, Vikram Doraiswami, called upon Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb on Saturday and discussed ongoing projects related to connectivity, trade and people-to-people ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan: Fazlur Rehman appointed chief for newly formed PDM alliance
Islamabad [Pakistan], October 4 (ANI): Pakistan's major opposition parties on Saturday named Jamiat Ulema-e Islam (F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman as head of Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), the ... ( read original story ...)
Despite Crises, India Fixes Its Gaze on a Bollywood Tragedy
Covid-19 is rippling through the country. The economy is reeling. But for many Indians, an actor’s death and the investigation that followed are a bigger story. ( read original story ...)
China had mocked Trump for not taking the pandemic seriously. Now it’s very personal.
China is riveted by news of Trump’s positive coronavirus test, even as senior officials remain reserved in their public comments. ( read original story ...)
Fitch keeps Cyprus’ rating at BBB- with stable outlook
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Cyprus' Long Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at BBB- with a stable outlook, a Fitch press release made available on Saturday said. Cypriot Finance Minister ... ( read original story ...)
UAE, U.S. and Israel to Develop Joint Energy Strategy, Say Ministers
The United States, Israel and the United Arab Emirates will develop a joint strategy for greater coordination in the energy sector and look to solve energy challenges facing the Palestinians, the ... ( read original story ...)
Israel lobby will face blowback, eventually
How much is too much? When will Israeli nationalists in North America completely discredit themselves by overusing their power to crush those defending Palestinians? ( read original story ...)
Central Bank of the UAE signs agreement with DIEDC to explore Islamic finance opportunities
Upon completion, the project would bring “much anticipated standardisation to the Islamic finance sector, reduce discrepancies in practices across the globe, and eventually translate into positive ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam: Asean finance ministers, central bank governors discuss monetary-financial integration
The sixth Asean Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting (AFMGM), the most important event in a series of regional finance-banking cooperation activities hosted by Việt Nam this year, was ... ( read original story ...)