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At the Africa Forward summit, a different conversation about France

France, May 27 -- On the second floor of the Kenyatta International Convention Centre, far from the cameras and presidential motorcades, the cafe stayed unusually busy long after lunch had ended. Youn... Read More


Ha Noi destined for ASEAN Future Forum 2026

Hanoi, May 27 -- Speaking at an international press briefing on May 26, Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Manh Cuong said the forum was first proposed by the Vietnamese Prime Minister during the 43rd ASE... Read More


CAC 40 Rises Nearly 1%; Auto, Luxury Stocks Move Higher

India, May 27 -- French stocks gained significant ground in positive territory on Wednesday despite lingering concerns about Middle East tensions and likely interest rate hike by the European Central ... Read More


Former envoy questions Pak's mediator role amid fragile ceasefire in Iran

New Delhi, May 27 -- Former Indian diplomat Veena Sikri questioned Islamabad's credibility as a mediator amid rising geopolitical complexity in West Asia and noted how a fragile ceasefire remains in p... Read More


Shereen Ratnagar: An archaeologist who went beyond history

India, May 27 -- The last time I met Shereen Ratnagar, I asked her about the political clamour surrounding India's first Prime Minister. She glanced at the cello-taped image of Jawaharlal Nehru fixed ... Read More


Penpa Tsering begins second term as Tibet's 'government-in-exile' chief, sends strong message to China

India, May 27 -- Penpa Tsering, the Sikyong (political leader) of the 16th Kashag (Cabinet) of the Central Tibetan Administration, was sworn in on Wednesday for a second consecutive term in the presen... Read More


UN Women urges protection of Afghan women's rights and freedoms

Afghanistan, May 27 -- UN Women has called for Afghan women and girls to live in an environment free from violence, discrimination, and restrictions, stressing that they must enjoy their full human an... Read More


Startups chase GIFT City licences to win NRI investors, but will the rush last?

New Delhi, May 27 -- Fintech startups are racing to secure licences in GIFT City as they try to build one-stop platforms for non-resident Indians (NRIs) to save and invest by combining payments, fund ... Read More


'More than problematic': US Senator Lindsey Graham questions Pakistan's role as mediator in Iran-US peace talks

Writing on X, May 27 -- US Senator and close Donald Trump ally Lindsey Graham has questioned Pakistan's role as a potential mediator in efforts to broker peace between Iran and the United States, desc... Read More


Young buyers lift India to #3 spot for Swiss watchmaker Tissot

New Delhi, May 27 -- Bengaluru, New Delhi : India has emerged among the top three global markets for The Swatch Group's Tissot, just behind China and the US and overtaking traditional strongholds Fr... Read More