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Global Markets: Equities edge higher, bonds stable after Chinese stocks rally
Global equities edged higher and perceived safe havens such as U.S. Treasuries gained Monday as investors weighed further financial stimulus in China against tightening economic restrictions in Italy after a resurgence of coronavirus cases among young peo...
UK govt scrambles as exam fiasco enrages students, parents
The British government scrambled Monday to staunch the damage from an examgrading policy that has left thousands of 18yearolds without university places and sparked claims of discrimination against disadvantaged students.
Ex-Spanish king confirmed to be in UAE amid financial probe
Spains royal household says former monarch Juan Carlos is in the United Arab Emirates, resolving a mystery over his whereabouts that has swirled in Spain since he announced he was leaving the country amid a growing financial scandal.
Israel frees Palestinian boycott activist from detention
The Palestinianled boycott movement against Israel said Monday that a campaign organizer has been released without charge by Israel after more than two weeks in detention.
What's Behind AIADMK Ministers' Demand to Make Madurai Second Capital of Tamil Nadu
A day after the Madurai West wing of the AIADMK urged CM Palaniswami and his deputy O Panneerselvam to put the spotlight on the southern city, two prominent ministers have backed the demand.
Splintered militants rejoin Pakistani Taliban, vow holy war
A militant faction in Pakistan that split years ago from the Pakistani Taliban has returned and rejoined the insurgents, a Taliban spokesman said Monday.
World markets edge up, Japanese stocks fall on economic data
World markets edged up on Monday though Japanese stocks sank after the country reported a record economic contraction during the coronavirus pandemic.
Bombay HC Orders SIT Probe into Fatal 'Assault' on Man by Cops; Says Police Brutality One Side of Coin
The bench was hearing a petition filed by an advocate, Firdause Irani, raising concerns over police "excesses" while enforcing the COVID-19 lockdown which was first declared in March-end.
'Threats Against My Body, Life': Facebook Policy Head Files Plaint as WSJ Report Leads to 'Violent' Posts
An FIR in the matter is yet to be filed and the matter is under inquiry, a Delhi Police officer said.
Delhi HC Dismisses Plea for CBI, ED Probe against Priyanka Gandhi, Milind Deora, Rana Kapoor
The plea alleged that Deora had pressurised Kapoor, who is lodged in jail in another fraud case, to buy the painting. This court does not consider it apposi.
China welcomes Putin's proposed summit on Iran
China welcomed on Monday to Russian President Vladimir Putin's proposed summit of world leaders to avoid "confrontation" over a U.S. threat to trigger a return of all U.N. sanctions on Iran.
As U.S. targets China tech, TikTok rival Bigo shifts servers from Hong Kong
BIGO Technology, a smaller rival of embattled Chinese appmaker ByteDance, is shifting servers from Hong Kong to Singapore, out of the reach of a new national security law at a time when it is seeking to emphasise independence from its Chinese parent.
Man Trapped on Tree for Over 12 Hours Rescued by IAF Chopper
After getting information about the man being stranded in the weir of the Khutaghat dam, a rescue operation was immediately launched with the support of the S.
Explainer: Source of New Zealand coronavirus outbreak still a mystery
Almost a week after the discovery of New Zealand's first locally transmitted coronavirus outbreak in more than three months, its origin remains a mystery.
Goa Sports Minister Hopes to Boost Tourism as the State Prepares to Host Indian Super League 2020-21 Behind Closed Doors
Three stadiums in Goa will be hosting all the matches of Indian Super League season 7 and state sports minister Manohar Ajgaonkar said nearly 500 hotel rooms will be booked for the event.
Disha Salian and Sushant Singh Rajput's Deaths are Somehow Linked, Claims Friend Ganesh Hiwarkar
Sushant Singh Rajput's friend Ganesh Hiwarkar has made big claims in the actor's death case. He believes that the death of Sushant and his former manager Disha Salian is somehow linked.