Trump says he would testify in upcoming hush money trial
Donald Trump said Friday that he would testify under oath in his criminal hush money trial, which is set to begin in New York on Monday.
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UK economy posts 0.1% growth in February in further sign of recession rebound
LONDON — U.K. gross domestic product rose 0.1% in February, the Office for National Statistics said Friday, providing another sign of a return to sluggish economic growth this year.
‘It’s a beginning’: India’s opposition parties come out in favour of same-sex civil unions ahead of election
The Congress Party, India’s oldest political party, and the Communist Party of India have both indicated that they include in their legislative agenda a law to recognise same-sex civil unions, if they win enough seats in the national elections held from April 19 to June 1.
Educated, jobless and angry: India’s young graduates drown in despair even as economy booms
As the world’s most populous nation readies for general elections that begin on April 19, politicians face a sobering reality. India is the fastest-growing major economy, but there are still not enough white-collar jobs for its educated youth.
Bangladeshi 'India out' campaign hits Ramadan sales
DHAKA -- Shopper Sinthia Amin rejected an Indian brand of biryani masala promoted to her by an employee in an upscale supermarket recently. Like many Bangladeshis fed up with what they perceive as New Delhi's interference in local politics, she is boycotting Indian products.
India elections set to kick off: 5 things to know
NEW DELHI -- India, the world's most populous country and largest democracy, kicks off its weekslong, multiphase general elections on April 19, with popular Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking a third straight five-year term in power.
Before India election, Instagram boosts Modi AI images that violate rules
The ads do not meet the levels of disclosure Meta says the platform needs for AI-generated posts linked to India’s election, raising questions about enforcement.
South Korea ruling party's defeat casts shadow over Japan ties
SEOUL -- While the defeat suffered by South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's party in Wednesday's legislative elections is unlikely to directly affect relations with Japan, it leaves potential stumbling blocks for the administration's effort to improve bilateral ties.