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France tightens checks on foreign investment amid concerns over national security

France, Aug. 3 -- Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu issued a decree on Sunday extending France's investment-screening system to acquisitions of 10 percent or more of a listed French company operating i... Read More


How Meesho is rewiring digital commerce with AI at its core

New Delhi, Aug. 3 -- Generative artificial intelligence is no longer being treated as a standalone capability at Meesho. Instead, the e-commerce marketplace is embedding AI across product discovery, s... Read More


Lower fuel, food prices push July CPI down 0.12%

Hanoi, Aug. 3 -- Vietnam's consumer price index (CPI) fell 0.12% month-on-month in July, mainly driven by lower domestic fuel prices in line with global trends and falling food prices amid abundant su... Read More


Indonesia seeks global funds with international finance hub

Jakarta, Aug. 3 -- Indonesia is accelerating plans to establish the Indonesia International Financial Center (PFII) to attract global capital seeking new destinations amid geopolitical uncertainty, a ... Read More


Bangladesh's strategic location provides significant opportunities to strengthen regional connectivity: Humaiun Kobir

, Aug. 3 -- Emphasising the growing importance of regional connectivity, Prime Minister's Foreign Affairs Adviser Humaiun Kobir on Monday said investments in transport infrastructure, aviation and dig... Read More


Magnitude 5.5 earthquake shakes eastern EgyptPublished on: August 3, 2026 12:18 PM

Pakistan, Aug. 3 -- A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck eastern Egypt early Monday, shaking several parts of the country. The tremor prompted authorities to activate nationwide emergency response plans.... Read More


Minister champions equal access to jobs for people with disabilities

Jakarta, Aug. 3 -- Indonesian Manpower Minister Yassierli is championing equal opportunities for persons with disabilities, emphasizing their right to work, develop competencies, and advance their car... Read More


NH-44 to remain open for LMVs from both sides today; Traffic Police advises daytime travel

Srinagar, Aug. 3 -- The Traffic Police on Sunday said the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) will remain open for light motor vehicles (LMVs) from both sides on Monday, subject to weather and roa... Read More


Spooky in Love review: Park Eun-bin and Yang Se-jong make ghosts look surprisingly romantic

New Delhi, Aug. 3 -- By its sixth episode, Spooky in Love has found the sweet spot between ghostly mysteries, romantic tension and the kind of bickering that makes me wonder whether the leads are goin... Read More


Russian Forces Strike Two Cargo Ships at Nikolaev Port, Military Says

The port at Nikolaev, Aug. 3 -- Russian drone strikes hit two cargo ships at Nikolaev port on Sunday, targeting vessels that were delivering supplies to Ukrainian armed forces, Russia's military said.... Read More