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Bain Capital clinches $1.2 billion deal for Japan's Nichiigakkan after fending off higher bid
Bain Capital clinched a $1.2 billion deal on Tuesday to buy Japanese nursinghome operator Nichiigakkan after fending off a higher, lastminute bid from rival Baring Private Equity Asia (BPEA).
Amber Heard on Backlash Over 'Inappropriate Clothing' in Mosque: Whoever Paid for This, Didn't Pay Enough
Amber Heard found herself at the receiving end of severe backlash after her recent trip to a mosque.
UK retailer Marks & Spencer cuts 7,000 jobs due to pandemic
U.K. retailer Marks & Spencer says it plans to eliminate about 7,000 jobs as it streamlines management and store operations after sales plunged during the COVID19 pandemic.
Setback for Vedanta as Madras HC Rejects Plea to Reopen Sterlite Copper Plant in Tamil Nadu
The verdict was set to be delivered in March this year but got delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
'Impossible' that Beirut port blast was caused by Hezbollah arms, says president
Lebanese President Michel Aoun dismissed as "impossible" the chance that a vast explosion in Beirut's port this month was caused by a blast from a deposit of Hezbollah arms, but said that all possibilities would be investigated.
Japan's pandemic woes unravel benefits of 'Abenomics'
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's rise to power in 2012 ushered in bold policies known as "Abenomics" that helped revive the economy and boost corporate profits, exports and jobs.
AP PHOTOS: Scars from Beirut blast capture moment of horror
Their scars capture the horrific moment when every window shattered.
BJP MLA to Question Yogi Govt Over Atrocities on Brahmins in UP as Clamour Over Killings Grows Strong
Devmani Dwivedi, BJP MLA from Lambhua Legislative Assembly seat in Sultanpur, has prepared a list questions he wants to ask his own government in the House regarding the killing of Brahmins.
Rockets strike Kabul near main diplomatic district - officials, witnesses
Multiple rockets struck Afghanistan's capital on Tuesday, including near the main diplomatic district, officials said.
Four takeaways from the first virtual Democratic National Convention
A Democratic National Convention like no other began on Monday, with politicians trading raucous cheers in a crowded arena for speeches delivered from quiet locations across the country because of the coronavirus pandemic.
5 takeaways from first night of the Democratic convention
In another profound way that the coronavirus pandemic has upended American life, the Democratic National Convention started with no convening. Instead, Democrats opted for the first virtual convention as the party begins the formal process of nominating J...
South Korea tracing church goers, confines troops to bases as virus spreads
South Korea reported a threedigit increase in novel coronavirus cases for a fifth consecutive day, as authorities scrambled to trace hundreds of members of a church congregation, and the military locked down bases to counter the spread of the virus.
TV's unconventional night capped by raves for Michelle Obama
After a night in which television struggled to keep up with the Democrats' virtual convention, networks were rewarded with the most traditional of political events a powerful speech.
Coronavirus Vaccine by China's Sinopharm to Cost Over Rs 10k, Firm Chief Says 'That's Not a Very High Price'
Sinopharm has said its experimental vaccine could be ready for public use by the end of this year. It has entered a late-stage human test in the United Arab Emirates to gather proof of efficacy for final regulatory approvals.
Realme C12, Realme C15 to Launch Today in India: How To Watch Live Stream
The smartphones will be backed by a 6,000mAh battery and while the Realme C12 will feature a triple camera setup, the Realme C15, on the other hand, will house four cameras at the back.
Asia Today: Philippine capital's virus lockdown being eased
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has decided to ease a mild lockdown in the capital and four outlying provinces to further reopen the countrys battered economy despite having the most coronavirus infections in Southeast Asia.