WORLD

Trump Suspends US Foreign Corruption Act; Adani Group Stocks Soar
Anurima Das -
Trump has signed an executive order that eases the enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, or FCPA. According to a fact sheet on the executive order, the US President directed Attorney General Pam Bondi to suspend actions under the Act until she establishes new enforcement guidelines.
Slovak PM Asks Elon Musk for Details on US Grants to NGOs, Media in Slovakia
Siddhant Kumar -
In his letter uploaded on social media, Fico said that the abuse of foreign funds in Slovakia is committed against part of political forces and he supposed that he would meet Musk in person.
Bangladesh Chief Adviser Yunus Assures BNP of Elections by December
Monika -
He (Yunus) informed us that they are working to stage the election by December, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir told journalists after a meeting with the interim government chief.
Trump Seeks to Halt ‘Politically-Motivated’ Prosecution of New York Mayor
Kumar Manoj -
Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove ordered the federal prosecutors in the city on Monday to drop the case of alleged corruption against Adams pointing out that the charges were filed after he criticised President Joe Biden's immigration policy.
WATCH| ‘Modi Ki Guarantee’ Chants Ring as Indian Diaspora Welcomes PM in France
Kumar Manoj -
A colourful Indian origin crowd waving the Tricolour while beating the dhol and other traditional instruments singing "Modi Ki Guarantee", waved in greeting with PM Modi who stood in his observation.
Trump Warns: ‘All Hell Will Break Out’ if Israeli Hostages Aren’t Freed by Saturday
Monika -
"Hamas will find out what I mean," he said in response to a question about the nature of the retaliation to Hamas's failure to deliver at a news briefing in the Oval Office, which is increasingly becoming the norm.
Watch| ‘Great, Great Victory’: PM Modi Congratulates JD Vance on US Poll Win
Monika -
It was PM Modi's first engagement with the top leadership of the Trump administration as he prepares for his visit to Washington.
Watch | PM Modi Reunites with ‘Friend’ French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris
Kumar Manoj -
"Welcome to Paris, my friend @narendramodi," Mr Macron wrote on X as he shared a video of the PM's arrival at the Elysee Palace for the welcome dinner.
Indian Restaurants Among Targets in UK Crackdown on Illegal Migrants
Monika -
UK Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said it was the most record-breaking January ever for immigration enforcement teams which raided 828 premises, ranging from nail bars and convenience stores to restaurants and car washes. This figure marks a rise of 48% compared with last January.
India and France Expand Partnership Beyond Defence to Strengthen Economic Ties
Kumar Manoj -
​​​​​​​France has emerged as a major source of FDI for India with more than 1,000 French establishments already present in India. France is the 11th largest foreign investor in India with a cumulative investment of $10.84 billion from April 2000 to December 2023.
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