President Donald Trump sought a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during his Asia tour. Trump indicated openness to a spontaneous encounter, similar to a past meeting. He suggested South Korea as a potential location. Despite past interactions, no meeting was confirmed. North Korea's stance on negotiations remains conditional.
Amid a wave of airline deregulation advocacy, Democratic senators are rallying together in a bid to convince the Trump administration to retain an important policy that obligates airlines to reimburse passengers with cash for inconvenient flight delays. The Biden administration had introduced a plan ensuring compensation of up to $775 for carrier-induced disruptions.
Indias central bank has brought home 274 tonnes of gold since March 2023. The move to accelerated repatriation of gold started post the Russia- Ukraine war and the Talibans takeover of Afghanistan.
In a significant step towards economic collaboration, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have finalized a strategic framework designed to enhance bilateral trade and investments. Following a recent defense agreement, this partnership emphasizes cooperation in critical sectors such as energy, technology, and manufacturing. The two nations are also considering collaborative initiatives like electrical interconnections.
Emirates NBD, Dubais largest bank, launched an open offer to acquire 26% of RBL Bank at 280 per share, following its 26,853 crore strategic investment. The combined 38,000 crore deal marks Indias biggest FDI in financial services and a historic foreign acquisition of a private lender.
A man from India stabbed two teenagers with a fork, slapped a female passenger and a crew member and mimicked shooting himself during an international flight, authorities said.
The U.S. stock market is ticking further into record heights. The S&P 500 rose 0.3% Tuesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 298 points, and the Nasdaq composite climbed 0.6%.
United Parcel Service posted third-quarter results that handily beat Wall Streets expectations and gave details about its turnaround efforts, including approximately 34,000 job cuts.
