Clashes resume in Yemen's Hodeidah after Houthis say open to truce

Intense fighting broke out in Yemen's port city of Hodeidah late on Monday, shattering a lull in violence that had raised hopes of a ceasefire between a Saudi-led coalition and Houthi insurgents as the United Nations tried to resume peace talks.

Clashes resume in Yemen's Hodeidah after Houthis say open to truce

Investigation opened after Avianca and Lufthansa planes almost crash

The Colombian Unit of Civil Aeronautics has opened an investigation into an incident between an Avianca and a Lufthansa plane which on Saturday reportedly went close to colliding before landing in the country's south-west.

Investigation opened after Avianca and Lufthansa planes almost crash

US judge blocks Trump asylum restrictions

A US judge on Monday temporarily blocked an order by President Donald Trump that barred asylum for immigrants who enter the country illegally from Mexico, the latest courtroom defeat for Trump on immigration policy.

US judge blocks Trump asylum restrictions

Bangladesh opposition says internet cut to HQ

Bangladesh's main opposition party said Tuesday that authorities have cut internet access at its headquarters after its exiled acting chief conducted interviews with potential election candidates via Skype.

Bangladesh opposition says internet cut to HQ

Train derails in north Spain, killing one, injuring 44

One person died and at least five people are slightly injured on Tuesday after a passenger train derailed outside of Barcelona, Spain, the police said.

Train derails in north Spain, killing one, injuring 44

Three charged over alleged Melbourne terror plot

Three men who allegedly plotted "chilling" terror attacks in Melbourne were charged early Tuesday, less than two weeks after a stabbing rampage inspired by the Islamic State group left two dead in Australia's second city, police said.

Three charged over alleged Melbourne terror plot

Chicago hospital shooting leaves 4 dead, including police officer and gunman

A gunman shot a doctor to death outside a Chicago hospital on Monday before storming the facility and killing a pharmaceutical assistant and a police officer during an exchange of gunfire and dying in the rampage, officials said.

Chicago hospital shooting leaves 4 dead, including police officer and gunman

Amir, Italian president hold official talks

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and Italian President Sergio Mattarella held a session of official talks at the presidential palace in Rome on Monday.

Amir, Italian president hold official talks

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A Singapore lawmaker hit out at Facebook on Tuesday, saying it had reneged on a promise to help rein in fake news and calling for tougher regulations, which the social media firm has cautioned against.

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Malaysia's Najib questioned over French submarine deal

Fallen Malaysian leader Najib Razak is being questioned over the purchase of two French-made submarines, an official told AFP Tuesday, the latest probe to engulf the former prime minister since his government's ousting.

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Modi inaugurates new Haryana expressway

Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday inaugurated the Kundli-Manesar section of the Kundli-Manesar-Palwal (KMP) Expressway in Haryana, and said it would help in reducing traffic pollution in the national capital.

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Nigeria’s pro-business opposition leader begins presidential campaign

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RBI to set up expert panel to examine its economic capital framework

The Reserve Bank of India said yesterday it has decided to set up an expert panel to examine the economic capital framework of the central bank, in a move that could prompt a rethink of what constitutes adequate capital reserves for the central bank.

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India fintech firm eyes Mideast expansion with office in QFC

Goals101 Data Solutions, India’s leading fintech and Big Data technology platform, has opened its full-fledged office in the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) and the company is in talks with leading domestic lenders for its machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions.

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Qatar enjoys oil price cushion of $23.8 to balance 2018 budget, says Kamco

Qatar has a cushion of around $23.8 per barrel to balance its 2018 fiscal budget currently, according to Kamco, a Kuwait-based regional economic think-tank.

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ConocoPhillips shares insights into crude oil and natural gas market outlook at HBKU lecture

ConocoPhillips shared insights into “the crude oil and natural gas market outlook in the context of global production and current demands” at the Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) recently.

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QIC recognised as ‘Top Investment House’ in survey

Qatar Insurance, the leading insurer in the Middle East and North Africa region, has been recognised as the “Top Investment House” during a survey conducted by The Asset magazine, in collaboration with Benchmark Research.

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Growing oversupply concerns still pressure oil price

Oil Benchmark crude oil futures completed a sixth weekly decline last week losing 5% and 6% for Brent and WTI respectively. The end of last week saw prices paring losses modestly, which means some kind of stabilisation even if only temporary.

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