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The Mexican government has sent 25,000 troops to Acapulco after the resort was hit by Hurricane Otis on Oct. 25

A war of words has erupted the day after Taiwan’s presidential election

Yemen’s Houthi rebels have fired an anti-ship cruise missile toward an American destroyer in the Red Sea

A former Jakarta governor seeking Indonesia’s presidency said democracy is declining in the country and pledged to make changes to get it back on track

Lai Ching-te is Taiwan’s president-elect who has vowed to safeguard the Asian island’s de-facto independence from China and further align it with other democracies

Fox News has stopped running MyPillow commercials in a payment dispute with chief executive and election denier Mike Lindell

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Donald Trump is looking to seal the deal. Three other Republicans are hoping to slow his march toward the Republican nomination. That's the set-up for Monday's Iowa caucuses, the first nominating contest of the 2024 election.

Investing.com — The U.S. dollar traded in a muted fashion in early European trade Monday, with a U.S. holiday limiting activity as traders consider the chances of early rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.

Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra on Sunday from Imphal, Manipur, while Senior Congress leader Milind Deora announced his resignation from the grand old party to join Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. Hours after he ended his 56-year-old association with the Congress party by joining the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, Milind Deora blamed Congress' deviation from its “ideological and organisational roots, lacking appreciation for honesty and constructive criticism".

Peapack Private Wealth Management managing principal David Dietze discusses whether geopolitical 'bad actors' will be a danger to the economy in 2024 on 'Making Money.'

Male sets deadline for Indian troops' withdrawal, EAM says ‘cannot guarantee…' India's government has traditionally considered the Maldives, home to around half a million people, to be within its sphere of influence. China and the Maldives upgraded their relationship during Muizzu's first state visit to Beijing last week by agreeing to a "comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership" that sets the stage for the Asian giant to up its investments in the Maldives.

Luxury car sales in India scaled a record high of 42,731 units in 2023, up 20% year-on-year. Carmakers attributed the pickup in sales to a lifestyle change after Covid-19, making many younger professionals opt for high-end cars, and said the trend is expected to continue, citing rising disposable income levels. The growth potential of this segment is huge given the low penetration of a little more than 1%, they said. “Last year, we recorded best-ever sales in the Indian market,” said Santosh Iyer, managing director at Mercedes Benz India, which plans to launch a dozen vehicles, including electric vehicles, in 2024. BMW, which achieved more than 50% market share, expects to grow in double digits in 2024, said Vikram Pawah, president, BMW Group India. The transition to electric vehicles will help accelerate luxury sales, according to experts. Strong payouts on employee stock options and corporate earnings coupled with a recovery in economic growth has resulted in a wider net of rich young achievers, they said. India’s luxury car market is at an inflection point, moving from a phase of explosive growth to one of sustained, quality-driven expansion. While the immediate future might see a moderation in growth rates, the long-term outlook remains positive, driven by strong fundamentals and evolving young consumer preferences to pay a premium for luxury products, said Ravi Bhatia, president, Jato Dynamics.

Aditya Ghosh was working as the legal counsel for ... moreAditya Ghosh was working as the legal counsel for the parent company of Indigo Airlines in 2008 when he was asked to join as the President of the airline.

Aditya Ghosh was working as the legal counsel for ... moreAditya Ghosh was working as the legal counsel for the parent company of Indigo Airlines in 2008 when he was asked to join as the President.

World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2024 is set to commence in Davos, Switzerland, starting Monday. A gathering of more than 2800 leaders, including 60 heads of state and government officials, is anticipated for a comprehensive five-day discussion covering political, business, cultural, and global issues. India is poised to make a substantial impact, with three union ministers, three chief ministers, and over a hundred CEOs in attendance. In its 54th edition, the event will scrutinize pressing global issues, ranging from climate change and artificial intelligence challenges to economic intricacies and ongoing geopolitical conflicts such as the Ukraine War and Israel-Hamas tensions. Esteemed personalities like Li Qiang, Emmanuel Macron, António Guterres, Kristalina Georgieva, Ajay S. Banga, and Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala are among the notable participants.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has commented on the ongoing diplomatic row between India and Maldives and asserted “politics is politics", and added that one cannot guarantee in every country, every day, everybody will support us or agree with India. The remark was made even as Maldives established 15 March as deadline for India to pull back its troops from the island.

President Muizzu who recently completed a state visit to China, during which Beijing agreed to provide $130 million for the development of Male, the capital city. The two countries also signed an agreement on agricultural cooperation.

military personnel to serve across Europe in a major NATO exercise in the first half of this year, as well as warships and fighter jets, the defence ministry said on Monday. The deployment includes 16,000 British army troops who will be based in Eastern Europe from February to June, an aircraft carrier strike group and F35B Lightning attack jets and surveillance planes. NATO's Exercise Steadfast Defender 24 marks the Western alliance's 75th year. «I can announce today that UK will be sending some 20,000 personnel to take part in one of NATO's largest deployments since the end of the Cold War,» Defence Secretary Grant Shapps said in excerpts of a speech due to be delivered later on Monday at Lancaster House, published by the defence ministry. The NATO alliance has boosted the number of combat-ready troops after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the invasion of Ukraine almost two years ago and has continued to support Kyiv with military, economic and humanitarian aid.

Buy or sell stocks for today: Despite weak global cues, the Indian stock market extended its winning streak for the fourth straight session on Friday. Nifty 50 index finished at the 21,894 level after climbing to a new peak of 21,928. BSE Sensex ended at the 72,568 mark after hitting a new peak of 72,568.