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Bank of England's rate cut plan set to differ from Federal Reserve's

Ahead of Thursday's decision, Governor Andrew Bailey has distanced Britain from resurgent consumer price pressures in the US, pointing to strong evidence of UK inflation receding

Janet Yellen counsels caution on currency intervention after yen surge

"I'm not going to comment on whether they did or didn't intervene," Yellen told reporters Saturday following a speech in Mesa, Arizona. "I think that that's a rumor."

Taiwan's Foxconn reiterates Q2 revenue to grow, posts record April sales

Foxconn said in a statement that this year's second quarter "remains a traditional off-peak season, and major products are entering a period of transition between old and new products"

Taiwan pursues homegrown satellite network amid rising tensions with China

With Beijing's persistent claims over Taiwan and threats of military action, the need for an autonomous communication infrastructure is paramount

Arab nations pushing for roadmap leading to Palestinian state within 3 yrs

The proposed roadmap, endorsed by Arab foreign ministers and supported by European nations, outlines a phased approach towards Palestinian statehood

Foreign firms to continue visa services at Colombo airport: Sri Lanka

The delays at the visa-on-arrival counters were a technical fault, which would be rectified by next week and the foreign companies would resume their operations after that, they said

Indian Embassy in China holds meeting with students hit by Covid visa bans

Around 80 old and new students from more than 13 Chinese universities took part in the welcome and interaction ceremony held on May 4

Putin begins new term, enters into era of extraordinary power in Russia

Since becoming acting president on the last day of 1999, Putin has shaped Russia into a monolith crushing political opposition, running independent-minded journalists out of the country

Cipla, Glenmark recall drugs from US over manufacturing issues: USFDA

As per the latest Enforcement Report issued by the USFDA, a New Jersey-based subsidiary of Cipla is recalling 59,244 packs of Ipratropium Bromide and Albuterol Sulfate

US tech industry can't survive without Indians: SVC Chamber of Commerce CEO

India(ans) are one of the largest leaders of innovation in Silicon Valley. At one point, the data was collected (according to which) 40 per cent of Silicon Valley CEOs or founders were from South Asia

Russia lists Zelenskyy as 'wanted'; Ukraine calls it act of 'desperation'

Zelenskyy has been added to the "wanted" list "under an article of the criminal code", a claim that the embattled president has denied

A post-Buffett Berkshire Hathaway is Omaha's focus after Munger's passing

With the billionaire investor turning 94 this year and Munger's death in November, succession at Berkshire has become an increasingly pressing matter for shareholders

Singapore-India ties to flourish under incoming PM Wong, says SICCI

As PM Lee Hsien Loong prepares to hand over (leadership of the city-state) to his successor, Deputy PM Lawrence Wong, we are confident that Singapore-India ties will flourish, said SICCI Chairman

Here's how Western sanctions are strangling Russia's Arctic gas ambitions

Russia has long sought to increase its share of the global LNG market, but the war and the subsequent sharp drop in overland exports to Europe have reinforced the importance of these ambitions

Boeing to launch astronauts in new capsule, expanding space travel

It's the first flight of Boeing's Starliner capsule with a crew on board, a pair of NASA pilots who will check out the spacecraft during the test drive and a weeklong stay at the space station

Progress in Gaza truce talks, Israel downplays chance of ending war

Egyptian and US mediators have reported signs of compromise in recent days, but chances for a cease-fire deal remain entangled with the key question of whether Israel will accept an end to the war

Hundreds of people rescued from flooding as water rises in Houston, Texas

Friday's fierce storms forced numerous high-water rescues, including some from the rooftops of flooded homes. Officials redoubled urgent instructions for residents in low-lying areas to evacuate

Emirate of Ajman records 7% growth in tourism revenue in Q1 of 2024

In 2023, October recorded a 5 per cent increase in tourism activity, leading to a significant 11 per cent rise in visitor numbers

Buffett takes stage at Hathaway Berkshire meeting, cuts Apple stake

Buffett assured shareholders that 'unless something dramatic happens' that really changes Berkshire's capital allocation, it will have Apple as its largest investment

Death toll from rains in southern Brazil climbs to 57, 70 still missing

Heavy rains had already hit Rio Grande do Sul last September, as an extratropical cyclone caused floods that killed more than 50 people