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ANALYSIS: Trump's Africa Policy: Strategy or shakedown?

Nigeria, Jan. 21 -- Amid a turbulent start to the year and the emergence of the 'Donroe Doctrine', global policymakers are adjusting to an increasingly muscular, interventionist United States (US) int... Read More


Pakistan, WB to deepen bilateral strategic cooperationPublished on: January 21, 2026 5:15 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 21 -- Pakistan and the World Bank have reaffirmed their commitment to deepen bilateral strategic cooperation in diverse areas of mutual interest, especially under the World Bank's Count... Read More


13th ASEAN Para Games: Vietnamese swimmer breaks Games record to win gold

Hanoi, Jan. 21 -- Vietnam claimed another gold medal at the 13th ASEAN Para Games on January 21, with swimmer Vi Thi Hang delivering an impressive performance and breaking the Games record in the wome... Read More


MCX Copper breaks above Rs 1300 per kg as INR melts

Mumbai, Jan. 21 -- COMEX Copper futures held up steady today though weak equities capped gains. The metal currently trades at $5.84 per pound, up 0.85% on the day after some stability emerged in the c... Read More


Usha Vance pregnant with fourth child, makes history as first SLOTUS to expect while in office

New Delhi, Jan. 21 -- Second Lady of the United States, Usha Vance, is pregnant with her fourth baby, making her the first SLOTUS to fall pregnant while in office. Usha, the wife of Vice President J ... Read More


China treads with caution about Trump's 'Board of Peace on Gaza', reaffirms UN-first stance

New Delhi, Jan. 21 -- China on Wednesday, signaled reluctance to join US President Donald Trump's proposed "Board of Peace" for Gaza unless it operates under the auspices of the United Nations, underl... Read More


Transform your home with this decorating secret

India, Jan. 21 -- Filling empty wall spaces is rarely instant. It's a slow process that takes time, involving collecting prints you love, framing photographs, and waiting for the right piece of art th... Read More


'Board of Peace' membership grows as Trump courts global support

France, Jan. 21 -- Nations that have confirmed participation are the United Arab Emirates, Morocco, Vietnam, Kazakhstan, Argentina, Belarus, Hungary, Israel and Egypt. While the board was first prese... Read More


Secretary-General of ASEAN meets with Indonesia's ASEAN SOM Leader

Jakarta, Jan. 21 -- Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today met with Director-General for ASEAN Cooperation and SOM Leader of ASEAN-Indonesia, H.E. Ina H. Krisnamurthi, at the ASEAN Headq... Read More


Monetising the Carbon Footprints (Part II)Published on: January 21, 2026 4:46 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 21 -- Apart from the fee structure, there is also a lengthy process for getting approval for a carbon project from the government. It will start with the issuance of a supporting letter... Read More