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Bangladesh HC bars Adani group from Singapore arbitration over power deal

The High Court order, however, came as the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) and Adani are still in negotiations over payment disagreements

Australian student platform NiviCap names Justin Langer as brand ambassador

India is the second-largest source of international students in Australia, with over 130,000 Indians enrolled or continuing studies this year

Brookfield launches $100 billion AI infrastructure program with Nvidia

The program will be anchored by a new Brookfield Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Fund, which is launching on Wednesday with a target of $10 billion in equity commitment

Dutch govt to relinquish control of China-owned chipmaker Nexperia

Economics Affairs Minister Vincent Karremans said Wednesday that he was suspending an earlier order to take control of Nexperia under a rarely invoked law

US trade deficit shrinks in August as imports see steep drop post-tariffs

The report, which was initially scheduled for release on October 7, was delayed because of the recently ended 43-day shutdown of the government

Larry Summers resigns from OpenAI board after release of Epstein emails

Larry has decided to resign from the OpenAI Board of Directors, and we respect his decision, the board said in a statement

Curfew imposed in Nepal's Bara after Gen Z clash with CPN-UML cadres

As news of the CPN-UML leaders flying to Simara spread, Gen Z protesters gathered at the airport to oppose their arrival, triggering a clash with local CPN-UML cadres

China stops seafood imports from Japan, links move to Fukushima water

Beijing resumed purchasing marine products from Tokyo just earlier this month, after it lifted a blanket import ban, which was imposed in August 2023, after the water discharge began

US apologised over ICE raid on battery factory, says Hyundai CEO

The September incident, which saw federal agents detain 475 workers, mostly Korean, at a Hyundai-LG Energy Solution Ltd. facility, was a "bad surprise," Muñoz said

Why dangerous toys keep flooding EU websites despite strict safety rules

A new EU study found most toys sold on major online platforms are unsafe, with toxic materials and choking risks, raising questions about weak checks and gaps in rules for foreign sellers

WHO preparing to cut more than 2,000 jobs by mid-2026 after US backed out

The downsizing at the World Health Organization is part of a wider restructuring effort after the US decides to withdraw as its largest contributor

For conservative media, Zohran Mamdani quickly becomes attack target

He's been called downright sinister and incompatible with America. His labels include commie, Marxist, jihadist sympathizer and seething leftist

China's diesel trucks shifting to electric; this could change global demand

China's trucking fleet, the world's second-largest after the US, still mainly runs on diesel, but the landscape is shifting

Anthropic's valuation hits $350 bn as Microsoft, Nvidia seal major AI deal

Microsoft has teamed up with Nvidia and Anthropic to broaden its AI plans, with Microsoft set to invest up to $5 billion and Nvidia up to $10 billion in Anthropic

Happy International Men's Day 2025: Theme, wishes, and messages to share

International Men's Day is marked on Nov 19, highlighting challenges experienced by men. Using easy, warm words shows appreciation and makes a long-lasting emotional connection

Trump faces flak for calling reporter 'quiet, piggy' over Epstein question

The White House criticised the reporter for acting in an 'unprofessional' manner with the US President

From Trump to lawmakers: Who said what in fight to release Epstein files

The US Congress approved the bill to force the public release of Jeffrey Epstein's case files, sparking reactions from President Donald Trump, lawmakers and survivors

Trump meets Saudi Crown Prince MBS at White House: Key takeaways here

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman met Donald Trump at the White House after 7 years of being implicated in Khashoggi's murder

Trump working on '28-point' Russia-Ukraine peace roadmap: What's in it?

Russian officials say they are 'hopeful' about the 28-point plan being developed with Moscow, while Ukraine and its allies await clarity as Washington pushes renewed diplomacy

Musk returns to White House as tensions with Trump ease after earlier rift

Musk was invited as a guest for a gala dinner to honour Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, one of many business titans invited including Tim Cook