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Gold prices slide further as dollar firms, investors book profits
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Zawya
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Gold prices extended declines on Wednesday, following their steepest daily fall since 2020 in the previous session, after an initial recovery gave way to renewed selling with investors locking in profits and a stronger dollar adding pressure. Spot...
Owner: London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG)
How This Two-headcount Fintech is Disrupting Southeast Asia’s Lending Market
In a region where loan approvals often involve days of waiting, misleading rates, and overwhelming paperwork, ROSHI is doing things differently. This Singapore-based fintech, founded by Amir Nada and Said Betmurzaev, operates with just two...
India’s Operation De-Sindoor
The politicisation of religious and cultural symbols by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for electoral gains is not a new phenomenon in India. The image of the Hindu deity Lord Rama was invoked by the BJP in the 1990s as a symbol of Hindu...
Owner: Rameeza Majid Nizami
Women's World Cup: India desperate for New Zealand scalp in virtual quarterfinal
A fallible India will look to be in control of their fate and seal the last semifinal berth in what would effectively be a virtual quarterfinal against a sprightly New Zealand, in the Women's World Cup here on Thursday. Harmanpreet Kaur's side...
Owner: Sahu Jain Family
What Takaichi's Arrival Means For Japan
Latest stories Trump prefers facing weaklings but in trade war China's stronger Trump pushing allies to buy US gas is a case of bad economics BYD's EVs race ahead – but more established brands can catch up To understand how the Takaichi government...
Owner: Abdel Rehim Ali & Hani Jabsheh
Ivy League Grad Accused of UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder Went on Wild Asia Trip Before 'Vigilante' Killing
Luigi Mangione, the 27-year-old accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, allegedly went on a chaotic journey through Asia in the months leading up to the December 2024 shooting. According to a New York Times report, the...
Owner: David Jang
University Of London Professor Denied Entry Into India Over Visa Violations
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom Francesca Orsini, noted historian and professor emerita at SOAS, University of London, was denied entry into India on Monday evening despite holding a valid tourist visa, according...
Owner: The Sarkar Family
Bank Indonesia Hosts IN2MOTIONFEST 2025 Finale, Featuring 1,785 Modest Fashion Pieces Inspired by Indonesian Culture
PRNewswire Jakarta [Indonesia], October 22: Teaming up with the Indonesian Fashion Chamber (IFC), Bank Indonesia successfully held the peak event of the Indonesia International Modest Fashion Festival (IN2MOTIONFEST) 2025 from October 8-12, 2025,...
Owner: The Tribune Trust
World Cup hopes on line as India meet New Zealand in virtual quarterfinal
Navi Mumbai: India will aim to secure the final semifinal spot when they face New Zealand in what amounts to a virtual quarterfinal of the Women’s World Cup Thursday. Harmanpreet Kaur’s side would become the fourth team to book the semifinal berth...
Owner: Tathagata Satpathy
“We stand with Taehyung” - Fans rally as multiple smear campaigns target BTS’ V amid W Korea event controversy; calls for legal action intensify
Kim Taehyung became the focus of criticism after appearing at W Korea’s Love Your W breast cancer awareness event on October 15, 2025. Viewers argued the gathering felt like a lavish celebration rather than a philanthropic initiative after clips...
Owner: Nitish Mittersain
Why India doesn’t have Epstein, MLK kind of files that require declassifying
The United States is currently gripped by the Epstein files and MLK files mania. Unlike the MLK and the Epstein Files, India has no defined structure for declassification of files. (File/AFP) In the first case, a perceived lack of transparency...
Owner: Shobhana Bhartia
Business News | Bank Indonesia Hosts IN2MOTIONFEST 2025 Finale, Featuring 1,785 Modest Fashion Pieces Inspired by Indonesian Culture
PRNewswire Jakarta [Indonesia], October 22: Teaming up with the Indonesian Fashion Chamber (IFC), Bank Indonesia successfully held the peak event of the Indonesia International Modest Fashion Festival (IN2MOTIONFEST) 2025 from October 8-12, 2025,...
Owner: Aditya Pittie
Women’s WC: Fallible India desperate for New Zealand scalp in virtual quarterfinal
A fallible India will look to be in control of their fate and seal the last semifinal berth in what would effectively be a virtual quarterfinal against a sprightly New Zealand, in the Women's World Cup here on Thursday. Harmanpreet Kaur's side...
Owner: The Tribune Trust
Empowering SMEs & Entrepreneurs: How Mashreq NEOBIZ is Revolutionizing Business Banking in Pakistan
With more than 5.2 million small and medium enterprises (SMEs), Pakistan’s SME sector remains one of the most significant pillars of the economy. SMEs contribute 40 percent to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), account for 25 percent of exports,...
Owner: Shayan Mahmud
Judge says Pentagon book ban at U.S. military schools unconstitutional
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United Press International (UPI)
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Oct. 22 (UPI) -- A federal judge has ordered the Department of Defense to return nearly 600 books on race and gender to libraries at several U.S. military schools, ruling that President Donald Trump's executive orders that led to their removal...
Owner: Reverend Sun Myung Moon's Unification Church
Prime Ministers Of India And Sri Lanka Discuss Fishermen Issue
(MENAFN- Colombo Gazette) prose-p:font-helvetica-medium print:mt-12">The Prime Ministers of India and Sri Lanka discussed the fishermen issue and other areas related to the bilateral relations between both countries. Prime Minister Dr. Harini...
Owner: Abdel Rehim Ali & Hani Jabsheh
Why Spiritual Luxury Is India’s Most Unexpected Travel Trend Of 2025?
Last Updated:October 22, 2025, 07:30 IST Spiritual luxury in India lets travellers slow down, unplug, and explore faith with comfort, blending mindfulness with indulgence for a unique journey The travel trends of 2025, have shown nearly 80% of...
Owner: Reliance Industries & Warner Bros. Discovery
Driving in Japan isn’t hard. Getting the license is.
Among foreign residents in Japan, there are certain markers of prestige: permanent residency, N1 on the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test, double-glazed windows. But none seem to divide along the lines of the foreigner haves and have-nots so...
Owner: News2u Holdings Corporation
Expat Diaries: Black Americans On Finding Home In Asia
I remember the first time I visited Asia. I was amazed at how much more technologically advanced many of the countries were. Still, I wondered how I’d be viewed and treated as an African American during my travels. Since my first trip to Tokyo, I...
Owner: Richelieu Dennis
HK, India, Australia bourses frown on firms that hoard crypto
TOKYO – Three of Asia-Pacific’s biggest stock exchanges are pushing back against crypto hoarding vehicles masquerading as listed companies. DAT stands for Digital Asset Treasury, which refers to publicly traded companies that hold a significant...
Owner: Ong Beng Seng & Singaporean Government