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April 29, 2025 6:18 PM April 29, 2025 6:18 PM

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Kamla Persad-Bissessar serves second term as Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago

Kamla Persad-Bissessar will be the next Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago. Her party United National Congress has won the parliamentary election of the twin-island Caribbean nation. The victory marks a remarkable comeback for 73 year old Persad-Bissesar who previously served as Prime Minister fr...

April 29, 2025 1:42 PM April 29, 2025 1:42 PM

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Iran condemns US airstrikes on Yemen, calls attacks war crimes after 78 killed

Iran has strongly condemned the US's deadly airstrikes on Yemen's capital of Sanaa and Saada province, including a centre where African migrants were kept.   In a statement, Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei denounced Sunday's bombings, which killed at least 78 people, including 68 Afr...

April 29, 2025 1:03 PM April 29, 2025 1:03 PM

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India strengthens tourism footprint at Arabian Travel Market 2025 in Dubai

India marked a significantly enhanced presence at the 32nd edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), held from April 28 to May 1 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, organised under the theme ‘Global Travel: Developing Tomorrow’s Tourism Through Enhanced Connectivity’, the event brought together 2,800 exh...

April 29, 2025 12:58 PM April 29, 2025 12:58 PM

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Protests intensify in Sindh as civil society rejects indus canal project

In Pakistan’s Sindh province, protests have intensified against the construction of six new canals on the Indus River. Lawyers, social activists, and civil society groups have rejected the recent declaration by the Council of Common Interests, which failed to build consensus on the controversial pro...

April 29, 2025 12:12 PM April 29, 2025 12:12 PM

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75% of omported vehicles sold amid high demand, says Sri Lanka vehicle importers association

The Vehicle Importers’ Association of Sri Lanka has said that nearly 75% of the imported stock of 7000 cars has already been sold. Speaking to the media, the association’s President Prasad Manage refuted media reports suggesting a decline in imported vehicle sales, and said that vehicle imports had ...

April 29, 2025 8:53 AM April 29, 2025 8:53 AM

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Voting ends in Canada, Liberals lead under Mark Carney

Voting has officially ended across Canada, with British Columbia being one of the final ridings (constituencies) to close its polls. The Liberal Party, led by Mark Carne, remains in the lead, according to the latest trends. The Liberals are leading in 132 seats, while the Conservatives are leading i...

April 29, 2025 8:48 AM April 29, 2025 8:48 AM

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Asia-Pacific markets subdued as investors weigh tariffs, await Wall Street data

Asia-Pacific markets opened on a subdued note as investors weighed the potential impact of US President Donald Trump’s tariffs on corporate earnings and awaited key economic data from Wall Street this week. Traders are also keeping a close eye on developments in trade negotiations between the U.S. a...

April 29, 2025 8:40 AM April 29, 2025 8:40 AM

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India poised to finalize trade deal with US: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has reaffirmed that India is likely to be among the first countries to finalise a trade agreement with the United States. Mr Bessent cited India’s relatively open trade environment and limited non-tariff barriers as major reasons for the accelerated progress. The ...