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Walmart seeks $2.5 billion from US bond sale, weighs first Canadian-dollar offering

New Delhi, Oct. 20 -- Walmart Inc., the world's largest retailer, is raising at least $2.5 billion through a new US dollar bond offering and exploring its first Canadian-dollar debt sale as it seeks t... Read More


Orthopaedic doctor explains common causes of persistent back, neck, hip and knee stiffness

India, Oct. 20 -- Feeling stiff in the back, neck, hips or knees after waking up, sitting for long hours or engaging in physical activity is a common experience. While occasional stiffness may be temp... Read More


Jio Platforms IPO listing: Can Reliance overtake Tata Group as India's largest conglomerate by market cap? Details

New Delhi, Oct. 20 -- The race to become India's largest business conglomerate by combined market capitalisation could intensify with the upcoming listing of Jio Platforms. Based on its estimated valu... Read More


Activist urges Nigerians to reject candidates without environmental plans

Nigeria, Oct. 20 -- Environmental activist Nnimmo Bassey has urged Nigerians to deny electoral support to politicians without concrete plans to clean up polluted communities and restore damaged ecosys... Read More


Trump hints at imminent release of US hostage in Russia, says Moscow, Beijing for "doing very little" to help Iran

Washington, Oct. 20 -- US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) hinted at an impending breakthrough in efforts to secure the release of an American hostage held in Russia, defending his ongoin... Read More


Russia offers mediation to ease Pakistan and Afghanistan tensionsPublished on: October 20, 2026 11:35 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 20 -- Russian Ambassador Albert P. Khureyev offered Moscow's mediation to help ease growing border tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Speaking at the Institute of Strategic Stud... Read More


Can Amazon's new TorchNeuron tool challenge Nvidia's dominance in AI chips?

New Delhi, Oct. 20 -- Amazon Web Services (AWS) has unveiled a new developer tool called TorchNeuron to enable AI startups to deploy their applications on Amazon's Trainium application accelerators wi... Read More


M62 Traffic Latest Update Today: Congestion, Roadworks & Closures Cause Delays on Motorway; Check Affected Junctions, Diversion Routes, Live Traffic Status & Expected Clearance Time

India, Oct. 20 -- Motorists travelling on the M62 motorway in northern England should check the latest traffic conditions, roadworks and planned closures before setting off on Monday, October 19, 2026... Read More


Hichilema tasks Great Lakes region to rely on own mechanisms in addressing their challenges

LUSAKA, Oct. 20 -- ZAMBIAN President Hakainde Hichilema has underscored the importance of unity and solidarity among countries in the Great Lakes Region in seeking solutions to the conflicts affecting... Read More


Ireland-funded project boosts healthcare services in Pangani

PANGANI, Oct. 20 -- THE Afya Himilivu Project, funded by the Embassy of Ireland and implemented by Amref Health Africa Tanzania, has strengthened maternal and child health, nutrition services and yout... Read More