Новости за 28.02.2024

Qatar has agreed to channel €10 billion into French startups and investment funds over the next six years as the countries deepen their already close bilateral relationship.

MANILA, Feb. 28 (Xinhua) -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said Wednesday that it priced a 3.5 billion U.S. dollar 5-year global bond on Tuesday, proceeds of which will become part of ADB's ordinary capital resources.

TOKYO, Feb. 28 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks closed lower on Wednesday amid profit-taking sales as investors locked in gains after major indices hit record highs.

New Delhi [India], February 28 (ANI): Airline operator SpiceJet and Celestial Aviation, a subsidiary of AerCap, one of the largest aircraft lessor groups, have mutually settled their USD 29.9 million (Rs 250 crore) dispute through amicable negotiations, avoiding litigation. The representatives of both parties informed a bench of NCLT last week that settlement terms had been reached, and thus requested an adjournment. The

SEOUL -- South Korea's export volume rose for the fifth consecutive month in January due to strong demand for locally-made tech products and transport equipment, central bank data showed Wednesday.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 28 (ANI): Ishan Kishan returned to competitive cricket on Tuesday as he played for the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on the second day of the 18th DY Patil T20 Cup 2024 against Route Mobile Limited. But his return was not good enough for his side, as they lost by a massive 89 runs against Route Mobile Limited. On his return, Kishan played a part in one dismissal as he stumped Sumit Dhe

Assam [India], February 28 (ANI): Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma took to social media platform X to announce the latest findings from the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO), revealing 235 per cent surge in rural consumption in Assam between 2012 and 2023. The Chief Minister emphasized that this growth rate significantly outpaced the national average, indicating a robust expansion in the state's village economy. The

SEOUL, Feb. 28 (Xinhua) -- South Korea's institutional investment in foreign securities grew last year on stock market booms in major economies, central bank data showed Wednesday.

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], February 28 (ANI): The Uttarakhand Government has presented an annual budget of over Rs 89230 crore for the fiscal year 2024-25, with a focus on the infrastructure of the state, women's welfare, health and education. On the second day of the budget session of the Uttarakhand Vidhan Sabha on Tuesday, the state's Finance Minister, Dr Prem Chand Agarwal presented the annual budget for the fisc

New Delhi [India], February 28 (ANI): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) made a significant financial move yesterday by pricing a USD 3.5 billion 5-year global bond, aimed at bolstering its ordinary capital resources and advancing its mission across the Asia-Pacific region. According to ADB Treasurer Pierre Van Peteghem, the issuance attracted substantial investor interest, totaling around USD 14 billion. Peteghem said, "Th

SEOUL, Feb. 28 (Xinhua) -- South Korea's export volume rose for the fifth consecutive month in January due to strong demand for locally-made tech products and transport equipment, central bank data showed Wednesday.

The Coalition has a history of misogyny and ignorance towards women's issues, with domestic violence on the rise as a result, writes Dermot Daley.

MANILA -- A 60-year-old father, a 54-year-old mother, and their two sons, aged 14 and 12, died in a fire that gutted over a dozen houses in Cebu City in the central Philippines, a city firefighter said Wednesday.

PARIS France: The Eiffel Tower reopened to visitors on February 25 after a six-day strike by employees demanding pay rises and better maintenance of the historic 330-meter (1,083-foot) tower in Paris.

DALLAS, Texas: On February 24, AT&T said it would award billing credits to consumers impacted or potentially impacted by a significant wireless outage earlier this week.

The US president has slammed his rival's ?outrageous? demand for NATO allies to pay their bills

MANILA, Feb. 28 (Xinhua) -- A 60-year-old father, a 54-year-old mother, and their two sons, aged 14 and 12, died in a fire that gutted over a dozen houses in Cebu City in the central Philippines, a city firefighter said Wednesday.

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 28 (ANI): Santhan, one of the seven released convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, passed away at Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital in Chennai, said hospital officials on Wednesday. Santhan, a Sri Lankan national, was released from the central prison at Vellore along with five other convicts in November 2022 following the Supreme Court's decision after spending over

TOKYO, 28th February, 2024 (WAM) -- Tokyo stocks edged lower Wednesday morning, pulled down by moves to lock in gains after the Nikkei index notched all-time highs for the past three consecutive trading days.

Port Louis [Mauritius], February 28 (ANI): Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth has announced that his country is committed to playing a leading role in conserving the marine park around the Chagos Archipelago, Mauritius-based Le Matinal reported. He stated that the marine park will protect and conserve this unique environment for future generations. Pravind Jugnauth made the remarks while attending a workshop on the

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 28 (ANI): The stock market commenced trading on Wednesday, showing signs of stability amidst mixed signals from global markets. The benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, opened with marginal gains, indicating a cautious start to the day's trading session. The Sensex began the day with a modest rise of 2.05 points, opening at 73,097.27, while the Nifty also saw a slight uptick of 3.75

President Joe Biden also won his party's race in Michigan, despite tens of thousands voting "Uncommitted"

Islamabad [Pakistan], February 28 (ANI): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has decided to hold a protest on March 2 against the alleged rigging in the elections held on February 8, Pakistan-based Geo News reported. The party founded by Imran Khan announced that other political parties would also join them. PTI Secretary General Omar Ayub, who is also the party's candidate for the prime minister's position, spoke about the "l

WELLINGTON, Feb. 28 (Xinhua) -- New Zealand's central bank on Wednesday held the Official Cash Rate (OCR) at 5.5 percent due to continued inflation pressures.

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], February 28 (ANI): Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday for the approval of Rs 691.70 crore by the Central Government for the construction of a six-kilometer-long, four-lane Kotdwar bypass on National Highway 119, the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) informed through an official statement. Kotdwar bypass connects Kots