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May 16, 2024 3:37 PM

Japan’s economy skids, clouding BOJ’s rate hike plans

Japan's economy fell faster than expected in the first quarter as the weak yen continued to batter consumers, throwing a fresh challenge to the central bank's push to get interest rates further away from near zero. Preliminary gross domestic product...

May 16, 2024 2:45 PM

IMD issues fresh heatwave alert for northwest India and Bihar

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted heatwave conditions across northwest India and Bihar for the next five days, and in eastern and central India from May 18. Earlier, the weather agency warned of a fresh spell of heatwave in Ra...

May 16, 2024 12:52 PM

Pacific countries call for calm as New Caledonia riots continue

New Caledonia's Pacific neighbours called for de-escalation and a return to dialogue between France and the island territory's political parties, after a third night of violent riots that have killed four people and led to hundreds of arrests. Franc...

May 16, 2024 12:57 PM

Biden, Trump agree to debate on June 27 and September 10

U.S. President Joe Biden and Republican rival Donald Trump on Wednesday agreed to face off in two debates on June 27 and September 10, setting up the highest stakes moments yet of the race for the White House. “As you said: anywhere, any time, any...

May 16, 2024 12:34 PM

US aid pier for Gaza floats into wartime reality

The United States aims to have a floating pier in place off the Gaza Strip coast in the coming days to boost aid deliveries, but Washington is facing the same challenges that have beset the United Nations and relief groups for months when it co...

May 16, 2024 12:23 PM

Senior BJP leader & PM Modi set to campaign in Uttar Pradesh

As the next phase of elections in Uttar Pradesh looms closer, political leaders are intensifying their efforts to sway voters. Over the next two days, senior BJP leader and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead campaign efforts across the state. P...

Last updated on: 27th August 2026

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