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Senegal’s President Faces Budget Challenge After Likely Parliamentary Win Former president Macky Sall, who headed an opposition coalition, on Monday congratulated Pastef on its win. Former prime minister Amadou Ba, who ran against Faye in the presidential election, also conceded defeat, as did other opposition leaders.

1 week ago Shahid Siddiqui

DAKAR: A likely absolute majority for President Bassirou Diomaye Faye's Pastef party in Senegal's legislative election would empower him to...

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Oil Prices Fall on China Demand Fears, Focus on Mideast Talks Brent crude futures dropped 45 cents, or 0.56%, to $79.23 per barrel by 0646 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures slid 58 cents, or 0.76%, to $76.07 a barrel.

3 months ago Shahid Siddiqui

TOKYO: Oil prices eased in trading on Monday as fears of weaker demand in top oil importer China weighed on...

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OP-ED: From Hasina’s Legacy to Yunus’ Vision: Bangladesh’s Crossroads Sheikh Hasina’s leadership was marked by political stability, although it was often criticized for allegations of autocratic governance and electoral manipulation.

4 months ago Shahid Siddiqui

NEW DELHI/DHAKA: Bangladesh stands at a pivotal crossroads as it transitions from the era of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to...

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India’s Economy Poised For Robust Growth Ahead of Annual Budget The budget is expected to see an increase in spending on infrastructure and welfare programmes such as rural housing, following bumper dividend payouts from the central bank and increased tax revenue.

4 months ago Shahid Siddiqui

NEW DELHI: India's economy is expanding at the fastest rate among major emerging economies, and tax receipts are higher, factors...

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Iranian President Raisi’s Funeral Procession Under Way, Hamas Chief, Prez Putin Among Those To Bid Farewell Raisi's body was flown from Tabriz, the closest major city to the remote crash site, to Tehran airport before heading to the holy Shi'ite Muslim city of Qom. From there, it will return to the capital to lie at Tehran's Grand Mosalla Mosque before being transferred to his hometown of Mashahd, in eastern Iran, for burial on Thursday.

6 months ago Shahid Siddiqui

Thousands of Iranians turned out to mourn President Ebrahim Raisi in the city of Tabriz on Tuesday, after he was...

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Ethiopia’s Parliament Approves Extra $4.8 bln pending in 2024/25

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Zimbabwe Charts Ambitious Return to Global Finance at Debt Conference

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$300 Billion Climate Deal Falls Short: Developing Nations Demand Justice at COP29

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COP29: 50 Countries Sign Historic Baku Declaration to Tackle Water Crisis Amid Climate Change

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