One of the world’s richest men wants to transform India’s biggest slum
A view of the Dharavi slum in Mumbai, India, on April 14, 2024 Mumbai, India CNN —
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UK election: Malaysian PM Anwar congratulates Labour Party’s Starmer on landslide win
“I look forward to working with Starmer and his team to develop a new strategic relationship, built on inclusivity, equality, mutual respect, people-to-people connection and a shared vision for the future,” he wrote on Facebook on Friday.
Britain’s election shows Hong Kong the flaws and strengths of democracy
The recent polls have shown the capacity of democratic elections to manage even-momentous political transitions. They also powerfully demonstrate the value of democratic processes in keeping political leaders modest, and providing swift, clear and brutal judgment when they fail.
Thai conservatives dominate new Senate, add pressure on PM
BANGKOK -- Thailand's conservatives are set to dominate the country's new 200-member Senate, adding pressure on the ruling pro-democracy Pheu Thai Party led by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin as its popularity wanes.
UK to demand Indian-owned Tata saves jobs at Wales steelworks, minister says
The UK government will demand that jobs are saved at Tata’s steelworks in Port Talbot, Wales, in exchange for state support for the industry, new Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said.
Friday Briefing: Labour Projected to Win U.K. Election
Britain’s Labour Party was projected to win a landslide election victory yesterday, sweeping the Conservative Party out of power after 14 years.
Media, tech titans head for Sun Valley with streaming alliances top of mind
Media and technology titans will convene in Sun Valley this week to lay the groundwork for the future of streaming — and for potential alliances.
Britain's Labour pulled off a thumping election victory with just 34% of the national vote
LONDON — The U.K.'s Labour Party won a huge parliamentary majority in the country's general election, but a quirk of the British electoral system means it did so with just 34% of the total votes cast.