Canadian police make arrests in prominent Sikh activist’s killing: Reports
Arrests in last year’s killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar set to fuel more diplomatic tensions between India and Canada.
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A Chinese debt trap? Sri Lanka’s Hambantota port set to debunk narrative with its success
Because of its strategic location, Hambantota was perceived by some Indian and American commentators as a gateway exploited by China for military purposes.
Abu Dhabi AI firm Presight buys majority stake in technology joint venture AIQ
DUBAI — Abu Dhabi artificial intelligence firm Presight bought a 51% stake in AIQ, a joint technology venture between the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, or ADNOC, and G42, a major Abu Dhabi-based AI and cloud company.
Broadband internet services are disrupted in most parts of Nepal
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Broadband internet was disrupted in many parts of Nepal on Thursday as Indian vendors from whom most Nepali private operators source the bandwidth stopped providing the services because of payment defaults.
U.S. law firm Mayer Brown confirms split from China operations
HONG KONG/NEW YORK -- Chicago-headquartered law firm Mayer Brown has reached an agreement in principle to split from its China operations, ending a 15-year partnership that once formed the world's largest law firm by revenue.
Malaysia's KFC closes over 100 stores amid consumer boycott
KUALA LUMPUR/JAKARTA -- The impact of boycotts against American consumer brands is further spreading in Muslim-majority countries in Southeast Asia.
Oil giant Shell beats first-quarter profit estimates, launches $3.5 billion share buyback
British oil giant Shell on Thursday reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter profit, boosted by higher refining margins and robust oil trading.
Standard Chartered first quarter profit rises 5.5%, beats estimates
Standard Chartered posted on Thursday a 5.5% rise in its first-quarter pretax profit, beating estimates, as higher interest rates bolstered earnings at the emerging markets-focused lender.