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Congo says Rwanda-backed rebels killed 80 civilians amid peace talks

Rwanda backed rebels have killed at least 80 people in eastern Congo in recent weeks, Congolese authorities said, despite the ongoing Qatar led peace process aiming to end the conflict.

Post-Assad Syria sees fresh violence as Druze, SDF clash; Israel raids southern border

New outbreaks of violence overnight into Sunday rocked Syria at two distinct flashpoints, straining a fragile ceasefire and calling into question the ability of the transitional government to exert its authority across the whole country.

‘Daily episode’ of death: 18 killed by Israeli fire in Gaza as US envoy visits aid site, meets hostage families

Hospitals in Gaza reported the killing of more than a dozen people, eight of them food seekers, by Israeli fire on Saturday as Palestinians endured severe risks searching for food amid airdrops and restrictions on overland aid delivery.

What will FBI’s new office in New Zealand do? Kash Patel’s suggestion leaves China fuming

FBI Director Kash Patel provoked diplomatic discomfort in New Zealand by suggesting the opening of a new office in the capital aims to counter China’s influence, drawing polite dismissals from Wellington and ire from Beijing.

If a temple, church, pagoda is attacked...: Bangladesh sets up hotline, urges people to provide info

Bangladesh's minority communities have faced at least 205 incidents of attacks in 52 districts since the fall of the Sheikh Hasina-led government on August 5, according to two Hindu organisations

ICC convicts al-Qaida-linked extremist leader of crimes against humanity in Mali

Mali, along with its neighbors Burkina Faso and Niger, has for over a decade battled an insurgency fought by armed groups, including some allied with al-Qaida and the Islamic State group. Following military coups in all three nations in recent years, the ruling juntas have expelled French forces and turned to Russia’s mercenary units for security assistance instead.

'Obligated to defend Philippines': US warns China after fresh clash in South China Sea

China and the Philippines blamed each other for instigating Monday’s hostilities in the Second Thomas Shoal, which has been occupied by a small Filipino navy contingent aboard a grounded warship that's been closely watched by Chinese coast guard, navy and suspected militia ships in a years long territorial standoff.

Iran and Sweden agree to a prisoner swap freeing war crimes criminal Hamid Nouri

In 2022, the Stockholm District Court sentenced Nouri to life in prison over his role in the executions. It identified Nouri as an assistant to the deputy prosecutor at the Gohardasht prison outside the Iranian city of Karaj.

Russian warships and aircraft enter the Caribbean for military exercises

A fleet of Russian warships and aircraft on Wednesday entered the Caribbean in what some see as a projection of strength as tensions grow over Western support for Ukraine.

Right or Left? Home or away? The time has come for India to talk double-edged tech nationalism

Can a nation of one billion people build a global tech giant even as new frontiers of technology arrive?

Is Sundar Pichai the Google CEO in waiting?

Post Google's I/O address, the focus is squarely on one man in the team: Android and Chrome's head and Senior VP at Google Sundar Pichai.

Oil prices dip ahead of British EU vote, US stockpiles

"In the event that the UK votes to leave the EU, we expect global economic growth to stagnate, and that factor would have the most influential impact on oil prices over the next 4-6 quarters," British bank Barclays said in a note

Oil extends gains in Asian trading as Brexit fears ease

Campaigning for Britain's vote on EU membership resumed on Sunday after a three-day hiatus prompted by the killing of a pro-EU lawmaker.

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Pakistan rakes up Kashmir at UN, offers peace formula

Playing to the gallery, Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif spun a four point peace formula at the UN General Assembly to resolve the Kashmir issue and lavished praise on China for its "proactive role in promoting peace and prosperity in Afghanistan and the region". "Wisdom dictates that our immediate neighbour refrains from fomenting instability in Pakistan," Sharif said.

After firing CEO, Barclays plans to cut 30000 middle, backoffice jobs in two years

A potential candidate, who would replace Jenkins, is expected to axe jobs much faster and more deeply than the ousted boss

US opposes Rajat Gupta's plea to reverse conviction, says he is 'not an innocent man'

In court papers filed on Thursday, prosecutors said Gupta is "not an innocent man" as he abused his position as a corporate insider

Thundering typhoons! Check out Brussels Airlines' Tintin-themed 'Rackham' airplane

If you're a Tintin fan then this is one flight you might want to catch.

Cab service Uber picks up another $1 billion from investors

Uber said on Thursday that it expanded its latest funding round to pick another billion dollars from investors eager to put money into the controversial ride-sharing service.

Sony Pictures exec whose emails on Obama, Jolie were leaked steps down

Leaked emails by Pascal included at least one racially -insensitive one referring to President Barack Obama, while another called Angelina Jolie a "spoiled brat."

Lessons from my father, my hero: You can't build a business sitting in a glass tower

Luxury and technology seem to be an oxymoron as people associate that word only with hospitality, fashion, etc. We took the risk of marketing televisions like haute couture with five-star services and that risk paid off as Vu is the only brand having high-end TVs after Sony, Samsung and LG.

FTC imposes conditions on Sun Pharma's Ranbaxy acquisition on anti-competitive grounds

An American federal trade regulator has imposed conditions on Sun Pharmaceuticals' acquisition of Ranbaxy on the grounds that the $4 billion proposed deal would likely be anti-competitive.

Alibaba meets state regulator to defuse dispute over 'illegal actions' in China

Alibaba founder Jack Ma has met with the head of a powerful Chinese regulator, days after authorities accused the e-commerce giant of allowing "illegal" actions on its multi-billion-dollar online shopping platform.

Audi, Volkswagen, Porsche recall more than 93,500 cars to fix fuel leaks

Audi, Volkswagen and Porsche are recalling more than 93,500 cars and SUVs worldwide to fix fuel leak problems.

Hutchison Whampoa to splurge $15 bn for O2, set to have UK's biggest mobile network

Hutchison already operates the Three Mobile network in Britain, and buying second-ranked O2 will make it the biggest operator in the country.

Kia Motors needs to set up a factory in India to offset losses in China: CEO

Kia Motors needs to set up a factory in India to tap growth there and offset slowing sales in Russia and China, the Dong-A Ilbo newspaper quoted the South Korean automaker's chief executive as saying.

Rail Budget 2014 highlights: 94 paisa of every rupee earned is spent by Railways

Presenting his maiden Railway Budget, rail minister Sadanand Gowda today said of the 99 projects taken up in 10 years costing Rs 60,000 crore, only one is complete, while adding that of every rupee earned, 94 paise is spent by Railways, leaving only six paise as surplus.<br />

SME survey: PE sector unregulated, govt should step in to safeguard cos' interests

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