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Asian equities end mixed

Mumbai, Dec. 2 -- Asian indices ended mixed, despite growing expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut next week, while Japanese stocks struggled amid signals the Bank of Japan may raise interest rat... Read More


Tom Stoppard and the triviality of history

India, Dec. 2 -- In 1917, as the First World War roiled Europe and other parts of the globe, Zurich was a rare oasis of peace. The largest city of neutral Switzerland attracted spies, exiles and anti-... Read More


Indices extend losses for third day as banks drag

Mumbai, Dec. 2 -- Key equity benchmarks fell sharply today, extending their losing streak to a third straight session. Sentiment weakened as the rupee slipped and FII outflows continued. Global cues w... Read More


Iran Border Guards Fatally Shoot 10 Afghan Migrants at Frontier

Afghanistan, Dec. 2 -- Ten Afghan migrants attempting an illegal border crossing were shot dead by Iranian guards near Farah province, the Taliban police spokesman said Tuesday. At least ten Afghan m... Read More


Butterflies, toys and 51 Christmas trees fill the White House for the holidays

India, Dec. 2 -- The White House has transformed into a festive haven as the US First Lady, Melania Trump, unveiled the Christmas decorations. This year, the theme is "Home Is Where the Heart Is," cel... Read More


Red Fort blast probe: NIA searches suspects' homes in UP, Kashmir

Lucknow/Srinagar, Dec. 2 -- The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday carried out coordinated searches and questioning in Uttar Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir as it deepened its probe into the ... Read More


HCM City gathering marks Thailand's 98th National Day, cements bilateral bonds

HCM City, Dec. 2 -- The Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organisations (HUFO) on December 2 held a get-together to mark the 98th National Day of Thailand (December 5, 1927 - 2025), reflecting the ... Read More


Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for APSC received Courtesy Call from the China Society for Human Rights Studies Delegation

Jakarta, Dec. 2 -- Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for ASEAN Political-Security Community, H.E. Dato' Astanah Abdul Aziz, received a courtesy call by Mr. Fu Zitang, Vice President of the China Socie... Read More


Powering Malaysia's high-value, high-growth future through financial leadership - Azmar Talib

Kuala Lampur, Dec. 2 -- Malaysia's path toward a high-value, high-growth economy is anchored not only in ambition but by execution. Reforms in ease of doing business - from licensing efficiency to dig... Read More


FILE: Kennedy Center ready to welcome the footballing world for Friday's draw

India, Dec. 2 -- FILE FOOTAGE OF THE JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & WASHINGTON D.C., WHICH WILL HOST THE 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP DRAW SHOWS: WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATES (FILE - RELEA... Read More