FGN55: BANGLA-2NDLD EXPLOSION
*Crude bombs explode outside Grameen bank headquarters, business outlet in B'desh capital
Dhaka: A series of crude bomb explosions took place in Bangladesh's capital on Monday, including outside the head office of the Grameen Bank and a business outlet owned by an aide of Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, police said.
FGN19: MALI-INDIANS-ABDUCTED
5 Indian nationals abducted in Mali; embassy working for 'safe release'
Bamako: Five Indian nationals were abducted in Mali last week in an "unfortunate incident", the Indian mission here has said.
FGN48: PREZ-ANGOLA-PARLIAMENT
Vast opportunities for India, Angola to deepen economic ties: Prez Murmu
Luanda (Angola): President Droupadi Murmu on Monday said India and Angola have extensive opportunities to deepen their economic ties by exploring avenues in various sectors, including digital technology, defence, agriculture and food processing.
FGN47: US-GOR-SWEARING IN
Trump to preside over swearing-in ceremony of US Ambassador-designate to India Sergio Gor
New York/Washington: US President Donald Trump will preside over the swearing-in ceremony of US Ambassador-designate to India Sergio Gor on Monday.
FGN54: UK-BBC-CHIEF-LD APOLOGY
BBC chairman Samir Shah apologises for ‘error of judgment’ over Trump speech edit
London: The BBC’s Indian-origin chairman, Samir Shah, on Monday apologised on behalf of Britain's public broadcaster for an "error of judgment” in the way a speech by US President Donald Trump was edited for a documentary.
FGN41: CHINA-JAPAN
China, Japan embroil in major diplomatic row over Taiwan
Beijing: A Chinese diplomat's aggressive comments threatening Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi for her remarks about Tokyo's potential involvement in any Chinese action over Taiwan have stirred up a major diplomatic row between the two countries.
FGN45: CHINA-US-PORTS
China, US suspend port fees for their vessels
Beijing: China and the US have suspended the special fee for their ships berthing in each other’s ports following the understanding reached during their recent trade talks to finalise an agreement on tariffs.
FGN40: RUSSIA-INDIA-LABOUR
Russia, India to sign labour mobility agreement during Putin’s visit in December
Moscow: India and Russia are expected to sign a bilateral mobility agreement during President Vladimir Putin’s visit to New Delhi in the first week of December.
FGN32: MALDIVES-INDIA-LD AIRPORT
Maldives inaugurates airport built with assistance from India
Male:Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu and India's Minister of Civil Aviation Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu jointly inaugurated the Hanimaadhoo International Airport, a project completed with India's financial assistance.
FGN28: UK-BOOKER
Wanted to write about global loneliness: Kiran Desai on her Booker shortlisted novel
London: Indian author Kiran Desai, who is in the running for a second Booker Prize in London on Monday for ‘The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny’, said she wanted to write a book about global loneliness that drew on her own “artistic loneliness” as a student in the US.*