TOKYO, Aug. 15 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks closed higher on Thursday over Wall Street gains amid hopes of interest rate cut and Japan's better-than-expected economic data.
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Dhaka, Bangladesh - Hundreds of Bangladeshi students wielding bamboo rods patrolled the site of a planned gathering Thursday of ousted premier Sheikh Hasina's supporters, vowing to quash any show of strength.
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BANGKOK - Thailand's ruling party met to choose a new prime minister candidate Thursday after Srettha Thavisin was removed from office because of what a court called an 'ethical violation.'
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DUBAI, 15th August, 2024 (WAM) - Dubai Chambers has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bank of China - Dubai Branch - to develop collaboration and enhance cooperation between the business communities in Dubai and China.
Читать дальше...Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India] August 15 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) Prashant Kumar hoisted the national flag at police headquarters and extended his greetings to the police personnel of the state and their families on the occasion of 78th Independence Day. He highlighted the efforts of the state police to ensure a secure Uttar Pradesh. "Greetings to every individual who holds faith in India on
New Delhi [India], August 15 (ANI): As the nation celebrates its 78th Independence Day, it reflects on a journey marked by numerous challenges and fluctuations. Similarly, the country's stock markets have experienced their own ups and downs but have shown significant growth and resilience. The Nifty 50 index began on April 22, 1996, with a starting value of 1136.28 points and has recently crossed 25,000 points, marking a
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India] August 15 (ANI): After hoisting the national flag at Dehradun's Parade Ground on Independence Day, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that the Uttarakhand will emerge as the best state of the country. "From the land of Baba Kedar, for the first time, the Prime Minister said that the third decade of the 21st century will belong to Uttarakhand. Today, we have to take oath that in the next
© Provided by Xinhua Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed speaks at the launching ceremony of the construction of a Chinese-contracted special economic zone in Addis Ababa,
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 15 (ANI): Indian stock markets are experiencing robust growth as the number of investors rapidly increases. However, despite this surge, the number of active participants remains relatively low compared to the total registered users, though it has been rising steadily since March. According to a report by the National Stock Exchange (NSE), out of the 9.7 crore registered investors, onl
New Delhi [India], August 15 (ANI): To become a successful entrepreneur, one requires a clear vision, relentless drive, and the ability to seize opportunities. From disrupting hospitality and public mobility to quick commerce to shaping new frontiers in fintech, there are young visionary Indians who have left an indelible mark on their industries. Earlier this week, on August 12, International Youth Day was celebrated, an
ABU DHABI, 15th August, 2024 (WAM) - The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) announced today an auction of Monetary Bills (M-Bills) on 19th August, 2024. The auction includes four issues of M-Bills Treasury bonds.
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BEIJING, Aug. 15 (Xinhua) -- At the invitation of General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese President Xi Jinping, General Se
(Photo credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports) Aaron Judge hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning to become the fastest player in major league history to reach 300 career homers, helping the New York Yankees pull away for a 10-2 victory over the host Chicago White Sox on Wednesday. Judge reached the milestone in his 955th regular-season game, one day past the eighth anniversary of his major league debut. He eclipsed th
Chinese workers may soon have to work just a little bit longer.
In late July 2024, China's ruling Communist Party adopted a resolution that would see the country's statutory retirement age gradually rise over the next five years.
The final retirement age has not been specified, but an
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], August 15 (ANI): After an unidentified mob vandalised the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, the newly appointed principal, Suhrita Pal said on Thursday that she doesn't know anything about the people who initiated vandalism at the hospital. "If you know anything, please tell me. I don't know anything about them," she said. Pal, speaking on Independence Day said, "I am going for flag hoist
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Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 15 (ANI): On 78th Independence Day, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath highlighted the state's achievements in the previous seven years, during his address to the public in Lucknow. "If India has become the 5th largest economy from 10th place in the previous 10 years then Uttar Pradesh, in the previous 7 years, has also become India's second largest state economy from the
Afghan authorities marked the anniversary of their return to power with a military parade at a former American airbase
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BANGKOK - A court in Thailand has removed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin from office with immediate effect on the basis of what the court calls an "ethical violation."
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DALLAS - The State Fair of Texas is laying down a new rule before millions of visitors flock through the gates for corn dogs, deep-fried delights and a friendly wave from a five-story cowboy named Big Tex: No guns allowed.
Читать дальше...New Delhi [India], August 15 (ANI): In his Independence Day speech from the ramparts of the Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlined a series of futuristic goals aimed at shaping India's growth, and positioning the country as a global leader across various sectors. The Prime Minister has pitched a new idea, "Design in India, Design for the World". Coining this new phrase, he particularly called for indigenous desig
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], August 15 (ANI): Kolkata Police on Thursday clarified that the crime scene of the brutal rape and murder of a junior doctor at the RG Kar Medical College in the city had not been disturbed during the mob vandalism that broke out late on the night of August 14. In a post on 'X', the Kolkata Police said, "The crime scene is the seminar room and it has not been touched. Don't spread unverified
New Delhi [India], August 15 (ANI): The annual revenue growth of the Indian IT services sector is likely to remain around the mid-single digits for financial year 2024-25), said Fitch Ratings. The modest growth rate is based on the rationale that clients may delay discretionary IT spending due to economic uncertainties. Fitch though expects the Indian IT services sector will continue to be affected by subdued discretionar
New Delhi [India], August 15 (ANI): India's renewable energy storage capacity is expected to surge 6 GW by fiscal 2028 from less than 1 GW operational as of March 2024, driven by a robust pipeline of projects under implementation, said Crisil Ratings. Such an increase is crucial to sustainably absorb the rising share of renewable energy in the country's overall power generation mix. Despite slow progress on project implem
© Provided by Xinhua Photo taken with a mobile phone shows a senior resident getting into a "Bath Express" vehicle with the help of bath assistants in southwest China's Cho