Introduction Turkey’s Treasury and Finance Minister, Mehmet Simsek, has made headlines with his recent comments about his country’s economic policies. The minister has expressed a desire to exit …
India’s state-run banks to lower bond purchases as liquidity tightens – treasurers
India’s state-owned banks will slow government bond purchases in the weeks ahead as banking system liquidity tightens, treasury officials from nine state lenders said.
Gladiatorial Pakistan keen to break India jinx in Ahmedabad colosseum
Pakistan would be forgiven for feeling like gladiators thrown into the Colosseum when they face an India team egged on by 100,000-plus fans in Saturday’s World Cup blockbuster, but skipper Babar Azam sees the match as a chance to end a jinx against their arch-rivals.
Afghans in UK visa limbo as Pakistan vows to expel migrants
Hundreds of Afghans who risked their lives to work with the UK in Afghanistan and fled the Taliban are now stuck in neighbouring Pakistan as they wait to be relocated to the UK. Some have told the BBC their days are spent living in fear,
Experts share grim warning about El Niño’s potential impact on Indonesia’s ‘Eternity Glaciers’: ‘We can tell future generations…’
Now, experts worry the glaciers could disappear entirely. Donaldi Permana, a climate researcher from Indonesia’s geophysics agency, told the Guardian, “The glaciers might vanish before 2026 or even faster,
Indonesia’s Former Minister Arrested: Controversy Surrounds KPK Law Revision
Former Minister Syahrul Yasin Limpo was recently arrested by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) in Indonesia. The arrest warrant, signed by KPK Chairman Firli Bahuri, cites corruption charges against Limpo. The arrest is part of a larger …
India’s state-run banks to lower bond purchases as liquidity tightens, treasury officials say
India’s state-owned banks will slow government bond purchases in the weeks ahead as banking system liquidity tightens, treasury officials from nine state lenders said. Bond yields have spiked since Oct.
Man held for threatening to blow up India vs Pakistan stadium
A man has been arrested in India for allegedly threatening to bomb the cricket stadium where the much-anticipated India- Pakistan World Cup match is set to take place this weekend.
China gives Ehang the first industry approval for fully autonomous, passenger-carrying air taxis
Ehang shares have nearly doubled in price this year, before trading was temporarily halted Monday pending a significant announcement.
EU warns China that European public could turn more protectionist if trade deficit isn’t reduced
The European Union’s top foreign policy official has warned that public sentiment in Europe could turn more protectionist if the bloc’s trade deficit with China is not reduced.