Global brokerage CLSA shifts ‘tactical allocation’ to India from China
In good news for the domestic stock market, global brokerage CLSA has shifted its “tactical allocation” to India from China, citing growing concerns over Beijing’s economy and investor sentiment following the US presidential election. In a note titled ‘Pouncing Tiger, Prevaricating Dragon,’ the
PKL season 11: Haryana Steelers deliver all-round show to overcome Patna Pirates
The Haryana Steelers moved to the top of the points table and extended their winning run to four games after defeating the Patna Pirates 37-32 in a season 11 clash of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) at the Noida Indoor Stadium here on
Melania Trump boycotts tea invitation from Jill Biden while husbands meet
Melania Trump boycotted a meeting with Jill Biden, while their husbands held a traditional meeting at the White House on Wednesday. Two hours before US President-elect Donald Trump and President Joe Biden were set to meet, the office of Melania Trump announced in
Trump announces Matt Gaetz as nominee for attorney general
US President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday announced that he was nominating Matt Gaetz, a Republican Congressman from Florida, as his pick for the next attorney general, with the task of ending the partisan weaponizing of the Justice Department. “Matt is a deeply gifted
Trump names Hindu American Tulsi Gabbard to his cabinet as director of national intelligence
US President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Hindu American Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democrat member of Congress, to his cabinet as the director of national intelligence. “Tulsi will bring the fearless spirit that has defined her illustrious career to our intelligence community, championing our
Trump names Marco Rubio as secretary of state during his second presidential term
US President-elect Donald Trump has announced that Marco Rubio, Republican US senator from Florida, will be the secretary of state during his second presidential term. “It is my great honour to announce that Senator Marco Rubio, of Florida, is hereby nominated to be
US Senate Republicans elect John Thune as majority leader
US Senate Republicans on Wednesday elected John Thune, a senator from South Dakota and the current Republican whip, to succeed Mitch McConnell as the next majority leader in the upper chamber. In a secret ballot, Thune, 63, defeated two contenders: John Cornyn of
Yoon to hold trilateral summit with Biden, Ishiba on sidelines of APEC in Peru
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol will hold a trilateral meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Peru this week, according to Yoon’s office and the White
S. Korea president Yoon set to leave for Peru to attend APEC summit
South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol is set to depart for Peru on Thursday to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, with an eye on a possible meeting with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump during the South America trip. Yoon will travel to
Mike Johnson wins Republican nomination to retain House speakership
House Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday won the Republican nomination to remain in the position, after U.S. President-elect Donald Trump appeared to back him during a meeting with House Republicans. Johnson, a Louisiana Republican, was elected House Speaker in a full chamber vote
Australian govt to compel social media companies to proactively keep users safe
The Australian government has announced a new plan to force social media companies to take proactive steps to ensure the well-being of their users. Michelle Rowland, the Minister for Communications, on Wednesday night, committed to legislate Digital Duty of Care regulations for technology
Jarell Quansah added to England squad for Nations League fixtures, replaces Jarrad Branthwaite
Liverpool defender Jarell Quansah has been added to the senior England squad for the upcoming Nations League fixtures. Quansah replaces Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite, who failed to overcome an injury from the weekend and will return to his club, England football said. The 21-year-old
Government efficiency ‘czar’ Musk to cut a lot of waste in US govt: Mark Mobius
With Elon Musk leading the new Department of Government Efficiency (DoGE) under Donald Trump’s presidency in the US, the tech billionaire will be able to cut down on a lot of waste in the US government, ace global investor Mark Mobius has said.
Australia: man arrested after shooting at police in Melbourne
A man has been arrested after allegedly shooting at police officers in Melbourne, in Australia’s state of Victoria, local police said. Victoria police said in a statement on Tuesday night that the man was arrested following a siege that lasted several hours on
Trump picks army veteran and TV celeb Hegseth as defence secretary
US President-elect Donald Trump has announced Pete Hegseth, an army veteran and TV personality, as his defence secretary, filling another key position in his incoming cabinet. “Pete is tough, smart and a true believer in America First,” the Trump-Vance transition team said in
Flights between Australia, Indonesia grounded by volcanic ash clouds
Flights between Australia and the Indonesian province of Bali have been grounded due to ash from an erupting volcano. Australia’s three biggest airlines, Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar, on Tuesday and Wednesday, cancelled or delayed flights to and from Bali after the eruption
Shaheen Afridi reclaims top spot in ODI bowlers rankings
Pakistan’s premier fast bowler Shaheen Afridi has reclaimed the No.1 position in the ICC Men’s ODI Bowler Rankings, a spot he initially held during last year’s Cricket World Cup in India. Afridi’s recent performance in Pakistan’s victorious series against Australia, where he claimed
John Ratcliffe is Trump’s pick to head CIA
US President-elect Donald Trump has named John Ratcliffe, a former congressman and Director of National Intelligence, as his pick for Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). This decision comes despite widespread speculation that the position would go to Kash Patel, an Indian-American
South Korea to address Trump-related uncertainties, upgrade FTAs
South Korea will proactively address changes in the global trade environment ahead of the launch of the new US administration, while upgrading existing trade pacts with key partners to maintain export growth, the industry ministry said on Wednesday. The Ministry of Trade, Industry,
S. Korea, US-developed solar coronagraph installed at International Space Station
A solar coronagraph jointly developed by South Korea and the United States has been successfully installed on the International Space Station (ISS) to begin its mission of observing the Sun and its outer atmosphere, or corona, South Korea’s national space agency said on