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Slovakia threatens to stop electricity supplies to Ukraine
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Slovakia threatens to stop electricity supplies to Ukraine

Bratislava, Dec 28: Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said that his government may stop electricity supplies to Ukraine following the anticipated end of Russian gas transit through Ukraine on January 1, 2025. "If necessary, we will stop the supply of electricity, which Ukraine desperately needs...
Homelessness surges to record levels in US
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Homelessness surges to record levels in US

New York, Dec 28: The United States experienced its highest level of homelessness in 2024, with several states reporting triple-digit percentage increases as the nationwide housing crisis deepened, according to federal data. The annual report from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development...
Trump urges Supreme Court to delay TikTok ban
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Trump urges Supreme Court to delay TikTok ban

Washington, Dec 28: US President-elect Donald Trump has urged the Supreme Court to delay the TikTok ban in order to allow time for a negotiated solution, according to a legal document. The document was filed on Friday by John Sauer, whom Trump nominated to serve as Solicitor General, a position...
Brahmaputra River dam: Chinas next big infrastructure push
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Brahmaputra River dam: China's next big infrastructure push

This new dam, where the Brahmaputra makes a U-turn into Arunachal Pradesh before flowing into B'desh, has raised concerns among the riparian states of India & Bangladesh.
South Korea: Biz sentiment hits worst level since Covid amid political chaos
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South Korea: Biz sentiment hits worst level since Covid amid political chaos

Seoul, Dec 27: South Korea's business sentiment index fell to the lowest level in more than four years amid political uncertainties following President Yoon Suk Yeol's short lived martial law declaration and concerns for growth momentum, a central bank poll showed on Friday. The Composite Business...
Dr Singh played key role in elevating US-India ties, modernising relationship: USIBC
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Dr Singh played key role in elevating US-India ties, modernising relationship:...

Washington, Dec 27: The US-India Business Council (USIBC) on Friday said that former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh played a significant role in strengthening the US-India ties. In a statement, the USIBC which represents hundreds of top global companies operating across the United States, India...
Indian Minorities Federation marks
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Indian Minorities Federation marks 'Veer Bal Diwas' at Dubai Gurudwara

Dubai, Dec 27: On the occasion of Veer Bal Diwas, the Indian Minorities Federation (IMF) on Thursday organised an event at the Guru Nanak Darbar Sikh Temple in Dubai, the first Sikh gurudwara in the UAE, to commemorate the enduring sacrifice of the courageous Chhote Sahibzades, Zorawar Singh and...
Japan Airlines
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Japan Airlines' system restored after cyberattack

Tokyo, Dec 26: Japan Airlines (JAL) said Thursday that its network system has been restored after a cyberattack earlier in the day disrupted luggage services and delayed some flights. JAL said ticket sales for both domestic and international flights have now been resumed after a temporary halt,...
South Korea unveils measures to revive tourism market amid political fallout
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South Korea unveils measures to revive tourism market amid political fallout

Seoul, Dec 26: The government unveiled a set of measures on Thursday aimed at stabilising its tourism sector, facing setbacks after President Yoon Suk Yeol's brief martial law declaration and impeachment. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism reported the measures during a government meeting...
GDP growth of CIS countries to be 4.7 per cent in 2024: Putin
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GDP growth of CIS countries to be 4.7 per cent in 2024: Putin

St. Petersburg, Dec 26: The growth of gross domestic product (GDP) of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) members will reach 4.7 per cent this year, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at an informal CIS summit held in Leningrad Oblast. "The macroeconomic indicators of our countries have...
Top biz lobby urges 33 global counterparts to support South Korean economy
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Top biz lobby urges 33 global counterparts to support South Korean economy

Seoul, Dec 25: South Korea's main business lobby said on Wednesday it has sent letters calling for support for the Korean economy from its 33 global counterparts amid the political turmoil following President Yoon Suk Yeol's botched martial law declaration this month. The Federation of Korean...
Turkey to support Syria in re-building energy, transport infrastructure
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Turkey to support Syria in re-building energy, transport infrastructure

Ankara, Dec 25: Turkey announced plans to assist Syria in re-building key energy and transportation infrastructure. "A delegation from the energy ministry will visit Syria as soon as possible to examine the electricity and energy infrastructure and propose solutions to address the energy crisis,"...
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