Hate campaign in India against Urdu for being a ‘Muslim’ language
Hindu nationalist groups target Indian-born language after clothing brand's Diwali advertisement features Urdu words.
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US senators urge Biden to avoid India sanctions over Russian deal
India signed $5.5bn deal with Russia in 2018 for surface-to-air missile systems for defence against Pakistan and China.
Fiat Chrysler nears guilty plea in emissions fraud: Report
The plea, currently being brokered, could include financial penalties between $250m and $300m, Reuters reported.
ASEAN urged to take ‘decisive step’ by recognising Myanmar’s NUG
Regional bloc also urged to put more pressure on military government to stop ongoing violence before holding talks.
Afghanistan’s neighbours gather in Tehran to discuss its future
Iran says main goal of event is to emphasise the call for the formation of an 'inclusive' government in Afghanistan.
ISIL attack on Iraqi village kills 11 ‘defenceless civilians’
Police said the ISIL attackers used several vehicles and semi-automatic guns in their attack.
‘No to army rule’: Pro-democracy protesters take to Sudan streets
Demonstrators in Sudan's capital, Khartoum, block roads with makeshift barricades and burning tyres.
Goldman Sachs, Harvard team up with Al Gore’s investment firm
The venture will seek to channel capital into companies and projects that can help decarbonise the economy.
Family feud at Canada’s largest telecom firm heads to court
Edward Rogers has been at odds with his mother and two sisters on who should lead Roger Communications.
Sudan: Abdalla Hamdok returned to home, remains under guard
Deposed civilian leader remains under 'heavy security' as state oil workers join anti-coup civil disobedience campaign.
Brazil Senate report backs criminal charges against Bolsonaro
Report recommends president's indictment for crimes related to his handling of pandemic that left over 600,000 dead.
China doubles down on COVID-zero strategy
China has no plans to ease strict border controls even as other countries adopt new strategies.
Aung San Suu Kyi denies ‘incitement’ in first court testimony
Myanmar's popularly-elected leader, who was removed by the military in a coup, faces multiple charges.
US says it ‘strongly’ opposes Israel’s settlement expansion plans
In rare criticism of Israeli government, Biden administration slams plans to build thousands of settlement units.
Indigenous lead protest against Ecuador economic policies
Protesters block roads, plan marches against rise in fuel prices, amid state of emergency.
Facebook investors hold on to rosy outlook despite Apple changes
Shares fell 3.9 percent on Tuesday, ending below their 200-day moving average for the first time since March.
Alphabet beats expectations on Google ad spike
Google owner Alphabet Inc on Tuesday beat expectations for third-quarter revenue.
Sudan’s military says it seized power to prevent ‘civil war’
Protesters demonstrate against takeover while Sudan's army chief defends the military's power grab.
US military exit from Syria unlikely anytime soon, officials say
Speculation has been rife American forces would withdrawal from Syria after the Afghanistan pullout.
World Bank turns down IMF boss’s appeal to defend herself: Report
The World Bank has turned down a request made by IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva to defend her name, Reuters reports.