Exit polls show Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party falling short of a majority in the crucial eastern state of Bihar, with the opposition alliance predicted to win the most seats after voting closed ... ( read original story ...)
Biden to Face Long List of Foreign Challenges, With China No. 1
President Trump will be handing Joseph R. Biden Jr. a difficult cleanup act in America’s relations with many countries. But it may not take much for Mr. Biden to improve the mood. ( read original story ...)
The case for reaching out
The Forum has lacked the capacity of reaching out and properly promote its own work”. When asked about the accomplishments he is proud of having achieved alongside former Secretary-General Xu Yinzheng ... ( read original story ...)
FinTech Ripple chooses Dubai International Financial Centre for regional headquarters
Ripple has chosen DIFC for its innovative regulations, expansive network and reputation as a leading global financial centre. Ripple and DIFC are aligned in their vision to shape the future of finance ... ( read original story ...)
IMF Executive Board Approves A US$370 Million Extended Credit Facility Arrangement to Support the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
English News and Press Release on Afghanistan about Recovery and Reconstruction and Epidemic; published on 06 Nov 2020 by IMF ... ( read original story ...)
FACTBOX-Turkey’s new central bank chief Agbal has track record, but tests await
ANKARA, Nov 7 (Reuters) - Turkey’s new central bank chief, Naci Agbal, is a close ally of President Tayyip Erdogan and served as his finance minister. He takes over with the lira hitting all ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines allows online bets for casino as Covid-19 cases almost hitting 394,000
The Philippines has allowed a land-based casino to accept bets online and is reviewing two other requests in a move that could help operators mitigate losses from the Covid-19 pandemic ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Suga Says Stable Currency Moves ‘Extremely Important’
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on Friday vowed to work closely with overseas authorities to keep currency moves stable, signalling his readiness to respond to any yen spike that threatens to ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan may return $2b Saudi Arabian loan
Pakistan may return $2 billion Saudi Arabian loan and is looking for various options to secure more lending aimed at retaining gross official foreign exchange reserves at their current level of over ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia breaks ties with Pakistan, may have to repay $ 2 billion loan
Saudi Arabia has severed its relationship with Pakistan, after which now Pakistan will have to repay the debt of 2 billion dollars. Pakista..|News Track ... ( read original story ...)