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China restricts student exchanges with Taiwan while attracting Taiwanese students

China restricts student exchanges with Taiwan while attracting Taiwanese students

Taipei [Taiwan] February 21 (ANI): The Ministry of Education is looking to discuss the possibility of inviting Chinese students to...

Taiwan ready to welcome Chinese students, but no response from Beijing: Mainland Affairs Council Minister

Taiwan ready to welcome Chinese students, but no response from Beijing: Mainland Affairs Council Minister

Taipei [Taiwan] February 21 (ANI): The Ministry of Education is considering discussions on inviting Chinese students to pursue their...

Strengthening New Partnership with Japanese Private Sector

Strengthening New Partnership with Japanese Private Sector

The IAEA Director General has signed a cooperation agreement with one of the largest worldwide integrated trading companies and had...

Diabetes, hypertension not pre-existing disease, not grounds for claim rejection: Consumer Commission

Diabetes, hypertension not pre-existing disease, not grounds for claim rejection: Consumer Commission

New Delhi [India], February 21 (ANI): Allowing a complaint against an insurance company, the District Consumer Redressal Commission...

Trump signs order aimed at ending benefits for some immigrants

Trump signs order aimed at ending benefits for some immigrants

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA —  U.S. President Donald Trump signed an order aimed at ending federal benefits for people in the country illegally,...

Budget 2025 reflects commitment for Viksit Gujarat, says CM Bhupendra Patel

Budget 2025 reflects commitment for Viksit Gujarat, says CM Bhupendra Patel

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], February 20 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel welcomed the state Budget for 2025-26, presented...

Age group of 25-35 taking highest insurance claims: Policybazaar Report

Age group of 25-35 taking highest insurance claims: Policybazaar Report

New Delhi [India], February 20 (ANI): The age group of 25-35 is taking the highest insurance policy claims says a report by Policybazaar...

CONCACAF Champions Cup: Lionel Messi scores in frigid KC

CONCACAF Champions Cup: Lionel Messi scores in frigid KC

(Photo credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images) Frigid weather didn't keep Lionel Messi from scoring in Inter Miami's first game of...

Around 4000 Indian companies report strong EBITDA growth in Q3FY25: SBI Report

Around 4000 Indian companies report strong EBITDA growth in Q3FY25: SBI Report

New Delhi [India], February 20 (ANI): Indian companies showed a strong recovery in the October-December quarter (Q3FY25) after two...

Three top-25 players, No. 1 amateur commit to Cognizant Classic

Three top-25 players, No. 1 amateur commit to Cognizant Classic

(Photo credit: Abe Arredondo-Imagn Images) The Cognizant Classic added a quartet of strong names to the field for next week's tournament...

India's insurance market poised to reach $222 bn by 2026, growing at 17% CAGR: Report

India's insurance market poised to reach $222 bn by 2026, growing at 17% CAGR: Report

New Delhi [India], February 18 (ANI): India's insurance sector has witnessed significant growth and development over the past few years...

Court sets aside order of FIR against a serving judge

Court sets aside order of FIR against a serving judge

New Delhi [India], February 19 (ANI): A sessions court in Rohini has set aside an order for a magistrate to direct the police to register...

Trump Praises Musk For Work Cutting Government Waste

Trump Praises Musk For Work Cutting Government Waste

U.S. President Donald Trump defended his decision to give billionaire businessman Elon Musk a major role in his administration as head...

What is divestiture and how would it stop insurance companies 'ripping off' customers?

What is divestiture and how would it stop insurance companies 'ripping off' customers?

Australia is creeping towards adding a divestiture power to its Competition and Consumer Act. Under such a law, the courts, on the...

Canada tops Finland, will face U.S. in 4 Nations final

Canada tops Finland, will face U.S. in 4 Nations final

(Photo credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images) BOSTON -- Nathan MacKinnon scored two goals as Canada punched its ticket to the 4 Nations...

Canada tops Finland, will face U.S. in 4 Nations title game

Canada tops Finland, will face U.S. in 4 Nations title game

(Photo credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images) BOSTON -- Nathan MacKinnon scored two goals as Canada punched its ticket to the 4 Nations...

Government actively considering raising deposit insurance limit beyond Rs 5 lakh

Government actively considering raising deposit insurance limit beyond Rs 5 lakh

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 17 (ANI): The government is actively considering raising the deposit insurance scheme limit...

GPSSA participates in civil retirement systems seminar in Kuwait

GPSSA participates in civil retirement systems seminar in Kuwait

KUWAIT, 17th February, 2025 (WAM) -- The General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) is participating in the 17th annual...

Nifty-50 sees 3rd consecutive quarter of single-digit earnings growth amid market correction- Motilal Oswal

Nifty-50 sees 3rd consecutive quarter of single-digit earnings growth amid market correction- Motilal Oswal

New Delhi [India], February 17 (ANI): The Nifty-50 index has reported a subdued performance for the third straight quarter, posting...

Ludvig Aberg captures signature win at Genesis Invitational

Ludvig Aberg captures signature win at Genesis Invitational

(Photo credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images) SAN DIEGO -- Ludvig Aberg is feeling a lot better about San Diego than the last time he...

Rate cut uncertainty, escalating tariff wars to delay Indian IT sector recovery: Report

Rate cut uncertainty, escalating tariff wars to delay Indian IT sector recovery: Report

New Delhi [India], February 16 (ANI): Uncertainties surrounding rate cuts and the escalation of tariff wars will influence the sentiments...

View from The Hill: government nabs Coalition policy on foreigners buying houses, Dutton eyes action on insurance companies

View from The Hill: government nabs Coalition policy on foreigners buying houses, Dutton eyes action on insurance companies

With the unembarrassed audacity parties show as an election nears, the government has stolen the opposition's policy to ban foreign...

Patrick Rodgers, Denny McCarthy pursue 1st PGA Tour win at Genesis

Patrick Rodgers, Denny McCarthy pursue 1st PGA Tour win at Genesis

(Photo credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images) SAN DIEGO -- While golfers with grander resumes struggled to keep pace, a pair of veteran...

Sofia Leads Bulgaria in Salaries: Average Reaches 3,388 Leva

Sofia Leads Bulgaria in Salaries: Average Reaches 3,388 Leva

Data from the National Statistical Institute for December 2024 show that Sofia-city maintains its position as the region with the highest...

UNDP working on designing insurance policies for broad protection for farmers in Arab region: UN official

UNDP working on designing insurance policies for broad protection for farmers in Arab region: UN official

DUBAI,11th February, 2025 (WAM) -- Dr. Abdallah Al Dardari, Assistant Secretary-General and Director of the Regional Bureau for Arab...

Etihad Credit Insurance receives AA- rating with stable outlook from Fitch Ratings

Etihad Credit Insurance receives AA- rating with stable outlook from Fitch Ratings

DUBAI, 30th January, 2025 (WAM) -- Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), the UAE's Federal Export Credit company, has secured an Insurer Financial...

CBUAE's 2024 achievements drive momentum towards bright future for financial sector

CBUAE's 2024 achievements drive momentum towards bright future for financial sector

ABU DHABI, 29th January, 2025 (WAM) -- The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) marked 2024 with significant achievements across the financial,...

DIFC, Lloyd's to develop future talent in insurance sector

DIFC, Lloyd's to develop future talent in insurance sector

DUBAI, 22nd January, 2025 (WAM) -- Dubai International Financial Academy (DIFC) Academy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)...

FINQY Transforms Credit Card Selection with "Test My Card" Launch

FINQY Transforms Credit Card Selection with "Test My Card" Launch

KERTUS Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 5: FINQY, a leader in innovative fintech solutions, announces the launch of its latest...

Different Types of Pension Schemes: Which One Suits You?

Different Types of Pension Schemes: Which One Suits You?

HT Syndication New Delhi [India], February 4: Retirement planning is an important step towards fiscal security, and choosing the right...

India Goes Green with Ecozaar: A One-Stop Shop for EV Scooters & Rooftop Solar Panels

India Goes Green with Ecozaar: A One-Stop Shop for EV Scooters & Rooftop Solar Panels

SMPL Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], January 31: Ecozaar, India's first fully integrated marketplace for green products was officially...

Five Benefits of Buying Car Insurance Online in India

Five Benefits of Buying Car Insurance Online in India

HT Syndication New Delhi [India], January 27: Owning a car insurance is not just a security blanket for the beneficiaries. It allows...

Check Your Credit Score with LiveMint

Check Your Credit Score with LiveMint

HT Syndication New Delhi [India], January 24: LiveMint, in collaboration with Mumbai-based CRIF High Mark, an RBI-approved credit...

Now, holistic care for senior citizen parents of NRIs: Policybazaar and insurer partners join hands for elderly support services

Now, holistic care for senior citizen parents of NRIs: Policybazaar and insurer partners join hands for elderly support services

HT Syndication Gurugram (Haryana) [India], January 9: Policybazaar, in collaboration with its insurer partners, has lifted the caregiving...

Roopya Launches Next-Generation AI Agents for Loan Origination and Underwriting

Roopya Launches Next-Generation AI Agents for Loan Origination and Underwriting

SMPL New Delhi [India], January 9: Roopya, a leading digital lending platform, has announced the launch of its advanced AI-powered...

Motor & Mechanix: Revolutionising Car Care with a One-Stop Solution

Motor & Mechanix: Revolutionising Car Care with a One-Stop Solution

SMPL Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], January 9: Motor & Mechanix is setting a new benchmark in car care by offering a comprehensive...

Policybazaar's Assured Delivery Program hits 100 garages milestone, expands to 87 cities across India

Policybazaar's Assured Delivery Program hits 100 garages milestone, expands to 87 cities across India

HT Syndication New Delhi [India], December 26: Policybazaar, one of India's leading insurance platforms, recently hit a major milestone...

85 reasons why Peter Dutton is unfit to be PM ... and counting

85 reasons why Peter Dutton is unfit to be PM ... and counting

Independent Australia's catalogue of major reasons Peter Dutton should never be prime minister now numbers 85.Michelle Piniupdates...

Inbox: This city is more than ready for this incredible opportunity

Inbox: This city is more than ready for this incredible opportunity

Its the offensive linemans job to respond but not overreact Wes Hodkiewicz Margeaux from Tallahassee, FL Two days in the book...

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NEW YORK, New York - Concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump's startling diversions from his country's long-held policies, and the...


Southwest Airlines cuts 1,750 corporate jobs in first-ever layoffs
Southwest Airlines slashes 15% corporate workforce, first in 15 years

DALLAS, Texas: Southwest Airlines is laying off 1,750 employees, or 15 percent of its corporate staff, in the company's first significant...


Australian central bank cuts interest rates for first time since 2020
Australian central bank cuts first benchmark interest rate since 2020

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Brazil joins OPEC+ ahead of key UN climate summit
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U.S. stock markets in sharp retreat Thursday
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China’s Xi Jinping reassures private sector on policy stability
China's Xi assures businesses, including Jack Ma, of country's stability

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Abbott Ireland announces expansion plans, new jobs

DONEGAL, Ireland - Announcing plans to expand its workforce in Donegal, the U.S. healthcare giant Abbott unveiled plans to create 500 new jobs in the country.Abbott Ireland currently hires c ...

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