India’s Jet Airways suspends operations after banks reject plea for emergency funds
MUMBAI/NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Embattled Jet Airways said on Wednesday it was halting all flight operations after its lenders rejected itsContinue Reading
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World’s largest single-day election under way in Indonesia: 193 million voters elect President, Parliament and gov officials
JAKARTA, Indonesia — Voters in Indonesia headed to the polls on Wednesday morning in the world’s largest direct presidential election,Continue Reading
Egypt’s Sisi to stay in power until 2030
Egypt’s parliament on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved constitutional amendments allowing President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to stay in power until 2030, stateContinue Reading
Paris Notre Dame cathedral devastated by ferocious blaze; main structure and two towers, save- Fire Brigade Chief
Thousands of Parisians watched in horror from behind police cordons as a ferocious blaze devastated Notre Dame Cathedral, destroying itsContinue Reading
Luke Shaw own goal leaves Manchester United facing another Champions League salvage operation
Manchester United face another daunting Champions League salvage operation after Luke Shaw’s unfortunate own goal handed Barcelona the advantage in their Champions League quarter finalContinue Reading
EU leaders agree to extend Brexit deadline until October 31
EU leaders at an emergency summit in Brussels have agreed to delay a ruling on Brexit, European Council president DonaldContinue Reading
Facts & Figures as Voting begins in India’s mammoth election
India will hold a general election starting on Thursday in the world’s largest democratic exercise, with Prime Minister Narendra ModiContinue Reading
Oman oil minister says excited to be part of Sri Lanka oil refinery project
HAMBANTOTA, Sri Lanka (Reuters) – Oman’s oil minister said on Sunday he was excited to be part of a Sri LankaContinue Reading
Anti-Brexit protesters stage mass rally in London
London (AFP) – Hundreds of thousands of protesters swamped London on Saturday demanding another referendum on EU membership amid politicalContinue Reading
DMK leader Jagathrakshakan’s family linked to record FDI in Sri Lanka
Indian newspaper The Hindu reports that a Singapore-based company in which stakes are held by the family members of formerContinue Reading
