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Indonesian central bank cuts policy rate to 5.5% as rupiah stabilizes
JAKARTA — Indonesia’s central bank announced a cut to its policy rate on Wednesday, amid recent interventions to stabilize the rupiah and support economic growth. Bank Indonesia cut its benchmark seven-day reverse repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.5%, the first rate cut since Janu this year.
Judge finds police acted reasonably in shooting New Mexico man while at wrong address
SANTA FE, N.M. — A federal judge has dismissed part of a lawsuit that accused police of violating constitutional protections when they fatally shot a man after showing up at the wrong address in response to a domestic violence call. The shooting of Robert Dotson, 52, in the northwestern New Mexico city of Farmington prompted…
Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly session descends into physical altercation
A session of the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly turned chaotic when a government member, Fazal Rahim, tried to hit opposition leader Nawaz Khan. Thankfully, Nawaz Khan was not hurt during the intense exchange. The incident brought the assembly proceedings to a halt. The large uproar began during a discussion about the Land Reforms Bill. Things escalated after…
Belgian AI startup says it can automate 80% of work at ‘expert firms’
Belgium-based Ravical has secured €7.3mn in pre-seed funding to bring AI agents to professional services firms in tax, legal, accounting, and insurance. Joris Van Der Gucht, Ravical’s CEO and co-founder, said the “virtual employees” could do 80% of the work in these firms. “Ravical’s agents take on the repetitive, time-consuming tasks that slow experts down,”…
India government taps opposition to boost ‘anti-terrorism’ message abroad
NEW DELHI — India is sending all-party delegations comprising members of the ruling and opposition parties and former diplomats to over 30 countries starting on Wednesday to convey New Delhi’s “strong message of zero tolerance against terrorism” in the wake of the deadly April 22 attack on civilians in Pahalgam in its region of Kashmir.…
James Comey is back in Trump’s crosshairs. This time, it’s different.
James Comey, the polarizing former FBI director, walked into a Barnes & Noble in New York City, sat down on a three-legged stool and began to extol the virtues of his new crime novel to the few dozen people who came to his book signing Monday night. Days earlier, he sparked a firestorm on the right…
New look Pakistan squad ready for Bangladesh challenge.
Pakistan has announced its 16-member squad for the upcoming T20 series against Bangladesh. All three matches in the series will take place in Lahore. The specific dates and times for these games will be revealed soon. Salman Ali Agha will captain the Pakistani side for this series. Shadab Khan has been selected as the vice…
Panasonic’s US battery plant on course to open after ‘toughest’ delays
TOKYO — After numerous delays, production at Tesla supplier Panasonic Holdings’s second U.S. battery plant could start as soon as July, though uncertainty over U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs could continue impacting its operations even after it opens its doors. Setting up a complicated manufacturing facility in a foreign country is rarely easy, but Panasonic’s…
Japan’s farm minister said he has never had to buy rice. That cost him his job
Japan’s farm minister Taku Eto stepped down on Wednesday, domestic media reported, following public outrage over his comments on getting free rice. Eto said Sunday that he has never had to buy rice as he received ample amounts of the grain as gifts from supporters — a comment that struck a nerve with locals struggling…