October2024
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Blinken meets Qatari emir in Gaza mediation push
Oct 25, 2024Following Israel’s murder of the Hamas leader, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken resumed negotiations Thursday in Qatar, a crucial mediator in the conflict in Gaza, in an effort to generate momentum for a truce. Following... -
Bangladesh Govt to procure 2 cargos LNG, 30,000 MTs of fertiliser
Oct 25, 2024To fulfil the nation’s increasing need, the government today approved separate bids for the purchase of 30,000 metric tonnes of MOP fertiliser and two cargos of LNG. The approvals came from the ninth virtual meeting of... -
A North Korean trash balloon lands in Seoul’s presidential compound
Oct 25, 2024Authorities announced Thursday that a North Korean balloon carrying rubbish had landed on Seoul’s presidential palace; local media said that the balloon contained propaganda leaflets mocking President Yoon Suk Yeol and his spouse. For a long... -
More than 150 Rohingya refugees rescued off Indonesia: UN
Oct 25, 2024The United Nations refugee agency announced on Friday that more than 150 Rohingya refugees, including women and children, had been rescued off the Indonesian coast after their boat had been stranded at sea for days. The... -
Forecast of Q3 profit missed by Hyundai Motor
Oct 25, 2024Hyundai Motor Co warned on Thursday of slowing demand and intensifying competition, but stuck to its 2024 earnings target after reporting a 7% fall in third-quarter operating profit, sending its shares down more than 5%. “The... -
Televisa swung to a net profit in Q3
Oct 25, 2024Mexico’s largest broadcaster, Televisa, swung to a net profit in the third quarter, largely boosted by improved results from the firm’s tie-up with Univision. Televisa posted a 666.5 million peso ($33.85 million) net profit in the... -
Qantas Airways lifted revenue expectations from its domestic operations for the first half of the financial year
Oct 25, 2024Australian flag carrier Qantas Airways on Friday lifted revenue expectations from its domestic operations for the first half of the financial year, while forecasting lower fuel costs after a drop in global prices. The airline is... -
Tesla shares surged on Wednesday
Oct 25, 2024Tesla shares surged Wednesday after the electric car maker reported a jump in profits, as increased auto sales and lower expenses offset the drag from a drop in vehicle prices. The company, led by Elon Musk,... -
Air Astra becomes member of the IATA within two years of launching commercial operations
Oct 25, 2024Air Astra, Bangladesh’s newest airline, has achieved a significant milestone by becoming a member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) within two years of launching commercial operations. This recognition underscores the airline’s commitment to ensuring... -
Boeing reported a whopping $6.2 billion quarterly loss
Oct 25, 2024Boeing reported a whopping $6.2 billion quarterly loss on Wednesday as a nearly six-week labor strike weighed on its commercial plane division and costly problems dragged down its defense and space business. The embattled aviation giant,...
