Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina

Sheikh Hasina is world's longest-serving female head of govt

At 76-years-old, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is a political phenomenon who has guided the rise of this nation of 170 million from rustic jute producer into the Asia-Pacific's fastest-expanding economy over the past decade, Time said in a cover story on the world's longest-serving female head of govt. Nov 4, 2023
Gurpatwant Singh Pannun

SFJ boss Pannun issues threats to India's Who's Who; Big B, Ambani, Adani, others threatened

Despite India repeatedly flagging the demand for Khalistan -- a separate homeland for Sikhs -- by a handful of people, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the underground chief of the banned outfit Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), has once again issued threats to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and other top leaders and prominent personalities of the country. Nov 1, 2023
Crude oil price drop

Oil prices fall again as Israel-Hamas conflict deepens

Oil prices on Monday fell again as there are fears that Israel's move to expand its military operations in Gaza can lead to a regional conflict which can adversely affect the global economy, media reports said. Oct 30, 2023