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IDB Launches $3 Billion 10-Year Global Benchmark Bond

United States, Jan. 20 -- The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) issued a $3 billion 10-year global benchmark bond, the first U.S. dollar benchmark transaction of its 2026 funding program.The bond ... Read More


IFC Invests in ?i?ecam to Support Its Innovation and Sustainability Goals

Turkey, Jan. 20 -- IFC provided a financing package to Turkiye ?i?e ve Cam Fabrikalar? A.?. (?i?ecam), one of the world's leading glass and chemicals producers. The investment will help ?i?ecam upgrad... Read More


BAE Systems to showcase strength through partnership and innovation at DIMDEX 2026

United States, Jan. 20 -- BAE Systems will highlight its long-standing history of working in partnership with local Qatari businesses at DIMDEX 2026, showcasing advanced capabilities that strengthen n... Read More


$1 Billion for Peace or Pay-to-Play? Trump"s Gaza Board of Peace Under Scrutiny Ahead of Davos Summit

India, Jan. 20 -- World leaders are reacting with unease to US President Donald Trump's newly unveiled 'Board of Peace' for Gaza, especially after reports that permanent membership could cost $1 billi... Read More


Afghan Deputy Minister Ahmadullah Zahid visits Dhaka to boost trade ties

Dhaka, Jan. 20 -- Afghanistan's Deputy Minister for Industry and Commerce Maulvi Ahmadullah Zahid is visiting Dhaka, marking the first minister-level visit by a member of the Taliban-led government to... Read More


India proposes linking BRICS digital currenciesPublished on: January 20, 2026 11:06 AM

MUMBAI, Jan. 20 -- India central bank has proposed linking the official digital currencies of BRICS countries to facilitate cross-border trade and tourism payments, potentially reducing reliance on th... Read More


Team effort, democratic collaboration among countries at heart of Sunita Williams' learnings

India, Jan. 20 -- There is not only a race to space, but also to ensure that it is done in a productive, democratic way, just like in the case of Antarctica, Sunita Williams, retired NASA astronaut an... Read More


Trump says he stopped eight 'wars'. Where the conflicts broke out - and what remains

New Delhi, Jan. 20 -- US President Donald Trump has time and again reiterated that he has stopped eight wars during his second term in office. In his recent message to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas G... Read More


Indian tourist collapses at music festival in Thailand, dies - No injuries or signs of physical assault

New Delhi, Jan. 20 -- In a tragic incident, a 28-year-old Indian man who attended a music festival - Electric Daisy Carnival in Thailand's Phuket - reportedly collapsed and died under mysterious circu... Read More


Board of Unimech Aerospace approves JV with YBAK group

Mumbai, Jan. 20 -- The board of Unimech Aerospace and Manufacturing at its meeting held on 20 January 2026 has approved the proposal to enter into Joint Venture Agreement with Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo C... Read More