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Dollar steadies as Fed looms; yen fragile

By Rae Wee SINGAPORE (Reuters) - The dollar advanced on Monday as bets cooled that the U.S. Federal Reserve could signal a slowdown in its aggressive rate-hiking cycle, ahead of its key policy meeting

Oil declines over $1 on China COVID curbs, weak factory activity data

By Emily Chow SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Oil prices fell over $1 on Monday following weaker-than-expected factory activity data out of China and on concerns its widening COVID-19 curbs will curtail demand.

Gold flat as Fed decision looms; set for seventh monthly loss

By Eileen Soreng (Reuters) - Gold prices were listless on Monday as investors eyed this week's Federal Reserve meeting for hints on a possible easing in its aggressive policy stance, while the bullion

Blockchain firm Valereum gets approval to buy Gibraltar exchange

LONDON (Reuters) - Blockchain company Valereum said on Monday it has received regulatory approval to buy the Gibraltar Stock Exchange (GSX) and turn it into a gateway to European capital for fledgling

India extends curbs on sugar shipments, to soon fix this year’s export quota

By Rajendra Jadhav and Mayank Bhardwaj MUMBAI/NEW DELHI (Reuters) -India has extended curbs on sugar exports by one year until October 2023, the government said, but the world's biggest producer of

Asian shares slip, yen wobbly after BOJ maintains dovish tone

By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Asian shares fell on Friday and were set to snap a three-day winning streak, while the Japanese yen was squeezed lower after the Bank of Japan held on to its

Oil falls as China widens COVID-19 curbs; still set for weekly gain

By Jeslyn Lerh and Sonali Paul SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Oil prices fell on Friday after China, the world's top crude oil importer, widened its COVID-19 curbs, but were poised for a weekly gain on supply

Gold inches higher, set for weekly gain as investors await Fed policy decision

By Eileen Soreng (Reuters) -Gold prices edged up on Friday and were set for small weekly gains, as investors awaited the U.S. Federal Reserve's policy meeting for hints of a possible easing in its

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Pakistani fundamentalists closer to controlling state. Now the battle is over baby milk bank

Islamic clerics push back against human milk banks as Shari’a proscribes marriages between so-called milk siblings. But several Islamic countries, including Iran, operate them.

Noida International Airport, Delhi NCR’s 2nd, delayed. To begin operations by April 2025

According to a statement by the airport, commercial operations likely to begin next year 'in view of the current construction status'. It was supposed to commence operations by 2024 end.

India’s 15-yr quest for anti-tank missile: Israeli Spike, DRDO option, back to US for Javelin talks

Recent high-profile visit was of US National Security Adviser this month during which a number of key issues, including military cooperation, was discussed by both sides.

Modi’s new universe: the normal irritants of democracy & awkward chai with Rahul Gandhi

Changed reality for Modi govt in its 3rd innings is by no means rise of a new phenomenon. It's a return to old normal where even majorities had to routinely wrestle with storied million mutinies.