Louis hopes WI to post 400-plus total in first innings after scoring 97 on Day 1 vs Bangladesh
West Indies opener Mikyle Louis said that he is hoping the side will post a 400-plus total in the first innings of the opening Test against Bangladesh. Louis was the top-scorer for the hosts with a knock of 97 runs, leaving them at
US private-sector activity picks up pace as firms look forward to new government: survey
The S&P Global Flash US Composite PMI, which gauges activity in the manufacturing and services sectors, rose to 55.3 in November from 54.1 in October, according to the surveys published on Friday. This accelerates a previously climbing trend and suggests activity is expanding
Nicaragua’s legislature approves constitutional reform on joint presidency
Nicaragua’s National Assembly has approved President Daniel Ortega’s urgent proposal for a general constitutional reform, which encompasses major political and social changes, including the establishment of a joint presidency. Following the approval, the legislature began reviewing the reform article by article. Since it
India under Trump 2.0 could bolster its position in global supply chains
As Donald Trump returns as the next US President, India could actually bolster its position in global supply chains, particularly in technology sectors like AI and semiconductors, due to previous investments and policy shifts such as the “China+1” strategy, according to a report
Top air force commanders of South Korea, US, Japan discuss cooperation
The top air force commanders of South Korea, the United States, and Japan have held talks to discuss ways to strengthen their cooperation, such as expanding joint air drills, officials said. This is the latest in their trilateral security cooperation amid North Korea’s
Iraqi PM, Putin discuss regional situation, energy cooperation over phone
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the current situation in the Middle East and energy cooperation within the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies, known as OPEC Plus. A statement from al-Sudani’s media office
India and Japan bolster defence ties, explore air domain cooperation
India and Japan on Friday agreed to explore new areas of cooperation in the air domain as Defence Minister Rajnath Singh wrapped up his productive three-day visit to Laos by holding two significant meetings with his Japanese and Philippine counterparts on the sidelines
10 MoU signed in Guyana during PM Modi visit
Ten MoUs, for collaboration in various key fields including hydrocarbons, agriculture, healthcare and medicine, and digital payments, were signed between India and Guyana on Wednesday, during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to the South American country. The MoU on cooperation in the
Trump attacks China, says US has greatest military
In a confrontation with China, “we will kick their ass,” Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump has said at a campaign rally, asserting, “We have the greatest military in the world.” Speaking out against what he asserted was the weakening of respect for the
UK parliamentarians call for release of Imran Khan
Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan, who has been behind bars for over a year for multiple cases of corruption and sedition, is receiving open support from parliamentarians from countries like the United Kingdom. British parliamentarians have called on the Pakistan government for
PM Modi, Spanish Prez pledge to enhance partnership in bilateral talks, held at Laxmi Vilas Palace
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Spanish President Pedro Sanchez for bilateral talks at the Durbar Hall complex of Laxmi Vilas Palace in Vadodara on Monday. The focus of their discussion centered around strengthening bilateral ties across various sectors. The two leaders also talked
Uruguay’s presidential candidates face runoff in November
Uruguay’s two leading presidential candidates will face off in a run-off on November 24, as neither secured the majority needed in general elections, according to the country’s electoral authorities. With 92 per cent of the votes scrutinized by the electoral court early on
Japan PM Ishiba vows to continue leading govt following election debacle
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Monday said he will continue as prime minister to lead the government and tackle growing economic and security challenges after his ruling bloc suffered a crushing blow in the general election the day before. Ishiba, head of
Russia rejects accusations of interference in Georgian elections, NATO calls for investigation
Russia on Monday called accusations of its interference in the parliamentary elections in Georgia “absolutely unfounded,” even as the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) called for an investigation into the alleged “election-related violations,” as observed by international monitors. “We resolutely reject such accusations.
Biden administration forgives $4.7 billion loans to Ukraine
The Biden administration has moved to forgive about $4.7 billion in US loans to Ukraine, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said. According to the statement made on Wednesday, outgoing officials seek to do what they can before leaving office to bolster Ukraine in
Explained: Why US handed over landmines to Ukraine in big policy shift
The US decision to send anti-personnel landmines to Ukraine was triggered by a change in Russian battlefield tactics favouring infantry over mechanised units, US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said. “They don’t lead with their mechanised forces anymore,” Austin told reporters while on a
Robert Pattinson reunites with Christopher Nolan for his next fiercely guarded project
Filmmaker Christopher Nolan is collecting Hollywood royalties for his next movie like the gems in the infinity gauntlet. Hollywood star Robert Pattinson is set to reunite with ace filmmaker Christopher Nolan after ‘Tenet’. The actor will be next seen in the filmmaker’s closely
US envoy says solution to Hezbollah-Israel conflict ‘within our grasp’
US envoy Amos Hochstein said on Tuesday that a solution to the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel is close, adding that he has held constructive talks with Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri. “It is now within our grasp… As the window is now,
Wintry weather in the UK causes school closures, travel disruption
Wintry weather brought snowfall and freezing temperatures to the United Kingdom (UK) on Tuesday, leading to school closures, difficult travel conditions, and health alerts across many parts of the country. According to the Met Office, Monday night saw sub-zero temperatures for much of
India, Italy reaffirm commitment to advance strategic partnership as PM Modi, Meloni meet in Rio
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni acknowledged the significant potential of the India-Italy strategic partnership at the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. During their bilateral meeting on Monday, both leaders agreed to strengthen their