Al-Qaeda strikes in Burkina Faso, 20 killed
Around 20 people were killed and others were taken hostage when Islamist gunmen stormed a hotel in Ouagadougou, the capital city of Burkina Faso, on January 15. Al- Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) claimed responsibility for the attack. The security forces surrounded the Splendid Hotel and were waiting to begin an assault to rescue […]
China’s Hollywood dream: Chinese tycoon set to buy ‘Legendary’ Hollywood studio
The American Dream and the Chinese Dream may not mesh, but when it comes to films the two dreams may intertwine with China’s richest man set to buy “legendary” Hollywood studio, known for making blockbusters like “Jurassic World”, “Godzilla” and “Interstellar.” Wanda Group, headed by Wang Jianlin, has announced the deal for buying Legendary Entertainment […]
China’s economic crisis, lower yuan triggers fall in Asian stocks
Asian stocks fell on January 6 as Beijing continued to lower the yuan. A recent survey pointed to weakness in China’s services sector, while the Japanese yen drew support from risk aversion. The claim of a nuclear test in North Korea has further worsened the sentiment in Asia. South Korea’s KOSPI and the won both […]
Pathankot attack targeted at disrupting India-Pakistan talks: China
China, an all-weather friend of Pakistan, has condemned the terror attack on the Pathankot air force base saying it may have been launched “intentionally” to disrupt the momentum in India-Pakistan ties, which have shown “signs of improvement.” “We condemn this attack…At this juncture, this attack might have been launched intentionally to disrupt this momentum in […]
Bhutan rolls out red carpet for ‘elder brother’ Modi
THIMPHU/NEW DELHI: Bhutan has rolled out the red-carpet welcome for Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he began his twenty-four hour visit to the Himalayan state, which is expected to place India-Bhutan ties on a higher trajectory. In a special gesture, Bhutan’s Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay welcomed the Indian leader by putting his arms around him […]