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Rizvi expects 'constructive criticism' of govt policies from opposition

Dhaka, May 8 -- Opposition parties should criticise the government, but such criticism must be constructive, BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi said on Friday. Speaking to reporters... Read More


CAC 40 Adds To Losses Amidst Fresh Middle East Tensions

India, May 8 -- Fresh attacks between the U.S. and Iran rattled investor sentiment on Friday, dragging down the CAC 40 benchmark further. The spike in crude oil prices that followed also rattled senti... Read More


Hyundai India profit falls for second year as competition, costs weigh

New Delhi, May 8 -- Hyundai Motor India Ltd's (HMIL) yearly profit fell for a second straight year in FY26 after its October 2024 listing, as declining domestic sales amid intense competition and high... Read More


In the West Asia crisis, an opportunity for China

India, May 8 -- The US-Israeli war with Iran has done much more than destabilise West Asia, send oil, gas, and other prices surging, and disrupt the global economy. It has also left America's allies ... Read More


Iran condemns US tanker attacks near HormuzPublished on: May 8, 2026 8:12 PM

Pakistan, May 8 -- Iran has strongly condemned reported US attacks on two oil tankers near the port of Jask and the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian Foreign Ministry said the incidents occurred late on M... Read More


Wall Street Might Open Moderately Up, Despite Renewed Tensions In Middle East

India, May 8 -- The renewed tensions between US and Iran in the Middle East might be influencing investor sentiments on Friday, however, Wall Street might open moderately up. U.S. President Donald Tr... Read More


Vietnam, Sri Lanka issue Joint Statement on elevation of relations to Comprehensive Partnership

Colombo, May 8 -- Vietnam and Sri Lanka have issued a Joint Statement on the elevation of the relations to a Comprehensive Partnership during General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Centra... Read More


ZORO raises plight of Zo communities at UN Indigenous Forum

Aizawl, May 8 -- The Zo Reunification Organisation (ZORO) has taken the concerns of Zo ethnic communities to the international stage, telling a United Nations forum in New York that Zo people spread a... Read More


Listicle: 10 animals who got talking parts and aced them

India, May 8 -- Donkey from Shrek (2001, '04, '07, '10). No boundaries, no fears, no filter. As Shrek says, "You have the RIGHT to remain silent, Donkey; what you lack is the CAPACITY!" But this is ex... Read More


Travel: When in Japan, slow down in Takayama

New Delhi, May 8 -- It was 2-3 hours into my bus journey from Tokyo to Takayama when I opened my eyes and looked out of the window. The landscape had changed. The tall buildings of the city were nowhe... Read More