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India and Australia have affirmed their commitment to strengthening both economic and security ties, stressing on a joint dedication to a “free, open, inclusive, and rules-based” Indo-Pacific region. At the end of the India-Australia Foreign Ministers’ Framework Dialogue, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted preparations for a forthcoming meeting of the Quad grouping, consisting of Australia, India, Japan, and the US. Both sides during discussions underscored the importance of advancing the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) negotiations. The ministers also explored pathways for increased mobility among students and professionals, reflecting a shared commitment to fostering trusted and resilient supply chains in the Indo-Pacific.

Investing.com — Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) shares were slightly lower in early U.S. trading on Tuesday, as investors awaited quarterly earnings from the world’s most valuable chipmaker and its updated outlook for demand in China. 

fired a missile late Tuesday. "Missile launch. Missile launch.

Recent assessments of economic growth across various global economies fail to inspire optimism. In the eurozone, a delicate balancing act between growth and recession is evident, highlighted by the latest figures of 0.1% year-on-year and -0.1% quarter-on-quarter.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday announced a slew of new policies including plans to double the state's exports, modernise its logistics and promote renewable energy manufacturing, while opening the Bengal Global Business Summit here. Banerjee also announced a policy to promote bio-fuels and a new sub-sea cable landing station at the sea-resort of Digha to help improve internet connectivity in the eastern region.

global trade and economy refuse to abate. After Covid and the Ukraine war ravaged global supplies, creating energy and food crises in many parts of the world, another risk has started building up. The Israel-Hamas war, even though it hasn't spilled over to other countries, is threatening a wider disruption of trade and supplies.

Galaxy Leader, was hijacked on Sunday in the southern Red Sea by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, reported AP. The vessel en route from Turkey to India is believed to be having 25 people on board. Houthi rebels, who control northern Yemen and its Red Sea coast, said the vessel was Israeli.

Another international crypto exchange wants to gain a foothold in the elusive South Korean market, with a platform named Bitbest planning to launch in 2024.

A social media post with a GDP tracker that shows India’s economy having attained $4 trillion in size has found its way to the political arena, with ruling party leaders, including a Union minister, holding it up as evidence of economic success, even as the opposition questions the data’s veracity. With that size, India is shown to have narrowed the gap with Germany and Japan, which India is poised to overtake and become the world’s third-largest economy.

Options data suggests that 19800 is likely to be a key hurdle for the Nifty 50, as that strike price call option holds the highest open interest. On Monday, the 50-stock index ended 0.2% down at 19694 points. Here's breaking down the pre-market actions: STATE OF THE MARKETS GIFT Nifty (Earlier SGX Nifty) signals a muted start GIFT Nifty on the NSE IX traded higher by 8 points, or 0.04 per cent, at 19,815, signaling that Dalal Street was headed for muted start on Tuesday.

Sensex fell 139.58 points, or 0.21%, to close at 65,655.15, while the NSE Nifty 50 ended 37.80 points, or 0.19%, lower at 19,694.00. “Overall market is likely to consolidate in a range as focus will be on the US FOMC meeting minutes which will be released on Wednesday. Globally, participation could be lower on account of Thanks Giving Holiday on Thursday.

North Korea fires unspecified ballistic missile off its east coast, 12th this year Japan will work with the United States, South Korea and others to "strongly urge" North Korea not to go ahead with the launch, Kishida said. North Korea had attempted to launch what it called spy satellites twice earlier this year but failed, and South Korean officials have said in recent days that it appeared set to try again soon.

The bakong, a digital currency operated by the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC), will provide users with access to the Alipay merchant network and enable cross-border transactions on Alipay+ using QR codes under a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed at the FinTech Expo in Singapore, the local press reported.

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 delivered a jaw-dropping battle between Sukuna and Mahoraga in the recent episode, marking it as one of the series' standout moments. However, there are concerns that episode 18 of Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 might face delays due to production issues stemming from reported mistreatment of studio workers. The anticipated release date for the episode is November 23, 2023, on Crunchyroll, with specific air times varying based on different time zones. Episode 18 is expected to shift its focus to Nanami, who, having survived a fiery encounter, could potentially evolve into an even more formidable sorcerer. Assuming there are no delays, Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 Episode 18 is set to premiere in Japan at midnight Japanese Standard Time (JST) on Thursday, November 23. The episode will be simultaneously available on Crunchyroll on November 23 at 9 am (PDT), 11 am (CT), and 12 pm (EST). For fans in the UK, the release is scheduled for 17:00 British Summer Time (BST). In this upcoming episode, viewers can expect to witness the aftermath of Nanami's severe injuries as he navigates through Shibuya station. Crunchyroll stands as the premier streaming platform for anime enthusiasts worldwide, offering a diverse range of titles such as «One Piece», «Attack on Titan», and «Jujutsu Kaisen».

The operator of Japan's damaged Fukushima nuclear plant says the release of a third batch of treated radioactive wastewater into the Pacific Ocean has ended safely as planned

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels have seized an Israeli-linked ship in a crucial Red Sea shipping route and taken the 25-member crew hostage

Goldman Sachs Japan is facing a major transition with the immediate resignation of its president, Masanori Mochida.

Proprietary trading system operator Osaka Digital Exchange (ODX) is set to kickstart the trading of digital securities in Japan through security tokens issued by two real-estate firms to fill the demand for alternative assets. 

Osaka Digital Exchange Co. is set to revolutionize Japan’s financial landscape by introducing the country’s first-ever digital securities trading.

Arsene Wenger says «it's possible» to develop Indian football «in the very short time» and he cannot imagine the sport evolving without the involvement of the Asian country. The encouraging words from the former Arsenal manager came ahead of the Indian team's World Cup Qualifier against Qatar on Tuesday. Wenger, who is currently the chief of global football development, FIFA, visited the All India Football Federation (AIFF) headquarters on Monday and had an interaction with the heads of a select group of academies from across the country.

Papua New Guinea, the country based in Oceania, has triggered tsunami fears in the region. The weather agency of Japan said that it was assessing the risk posed towards its coastal belt. The volcano, Mount Ulawan, erupted at 3:30 pm local time (0630 GMT).