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Taiwan, US territory Guam should defend freedom in region: Taiwan Prez Lai

Guam was Lai's second US stop on an ongoing tour of the Pacific islands, following a visit to Hawaii last weekend

Afghan economy shows modest signs of growth; recovery fragile: World Bank

Before the Taliban returned to power in August 2021, Afghanistan's economy relied heavily on foreign aid and corruption was rife

Taylor Swift's 'Eras Tour Book' sold 800,000 copies in first week of launch

Despite skipping major retailers like Amazon and facing online criticism for typos in the $39.99 hardcover, Swift's fans propelled the book to success

Sheikh Hasina accuses Yunus of genocide against minorities in Bangladesh

In her first address since her ouster, former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina said minority communities had been subjected to severe persecution, citing the arrest of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das

Trump's Middle East envoy pushes for Gaza ceasefire before inauguration

Steve Witkoff's conversations appear aimed at building on nearly 14 months of unsuccessful diplomacy by the Biden administration, Qatar and Egypt aimed at a lasting ceasefire

Millions in Cuba remain in dark after blackout as national grid collapses

Cuba blames the crisis on US sanctions, which complicate financial transactions and the purchase of fuel

US drug body approves Merus' therapy for lung, pancreatic cancer patients

The therapy, branded as Bizengri, targets the NRG1 gene, which is associated with formation and progression of several tumors

Nissan boss Uchida races to save the struggling company and his job

Uchida's tenure has coincided with a tectonic shift in the automotive landscape, as new EV makers challenge decades-old manufacturers

IMF's handling of large loans to troubled nations under scrutiny

The fund's Independent Evaluation Office studied roughly 20 years of lending under the so-called Exceptional Access Policy and prepared a set of recommendations

Putin praises India's support for SMEs through 'Make In India' initiative

Addressing the VTB Investment Forum in Moscow on Wednesday, Putin drew similarities between Russia's import substitution program to India's "Make in India" initiative

Georgia opposition party leader arrested as protests over EU row continue

Georgian media reported that police also raided the offices of several other opposition groups and non-government organizations

Donald Trump picks donor Kelly Loeffler for small business administration

The SBA is the federal agency responsible for helping "Americans start, grow, and build resilient businesses" according to its website

Asian stocks mixed as US data fuels hopes of Fed interest rate cuts

The S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow all notched record highs overnight and bitcoin, at times a barometer of the mood, was back within a whisker of $100,000

South Korea's Prez replaces defence chief as parliament set to impeach him

Opposition parties earlier submitted a separate motion to impeach defence chief Kim, alleging he recommended President Yoon impose martial law

Palestine diplomat lauds PM Modi's support for 'a viable Palestinian state'

Earlier on November 29, on the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed India's support for the Palestinian cause

US Congressman Sherman urges Bangladesh govt to protect Hindu minority

The congressman urged the current administration to take action against violence targeting the Hindu community and demonstrate leadership in ensuring their protection

US senators propose bill to reunite families, raise immigration cap

This legislation would implement commonsense reforms to help end family-based backlogs

Italy PM Meloni, Hungary's Orban pledge cooperation on migration, Ukraine

During one and half hour meeting at Italian government's headquarters the leaders also emphasised the importance of addressing irregular migration, calling for increased cooperation with countries

Genocide committed against Palestinians in Gaza, says Amnesty International

Israel, which was founded in the aftermath of the Holocaust, has adamantly rejected genocide allegations against it

UK dismantles massive money laundering operations tied to Russian oligarchs

The international sting, known as Operation Destabilize, seized 20 million pounds (USD 25.4 million) in cash and cryptocurrency and arrested 84 suspects