Trump’s Pakistan Pivot And The Future Of U.S.–India Partnership

President Trump (Center) met with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (Left) and Field Marshal Asim Munir (Right) on September 25th, 2025, showing a closer relationship with the country during his second administration. The White House...

From Drone Swarms to Robot Dogs — DeepSeek Becomes China's Secret Weapon in AI Arms Race

The global power play of the 21st century isn't fought with tanks and missiles, but with lines of code. The AI arms race is on, and the ultimate prize is supremacy. While the world watches the West's most prominent players, a powerful, quieter...

The oasis that dreamt big: UAE as West Asia’s fulcrum of transformation

Few nations have transformed themselves with the vision and discipline that define the United Arab Emirates. In just over 50 years, the UAE has travelled from an arid confederation to a model of modern governance—an oasis of stability, efficiency,...

APEC 2025: US Pres. Donald Trump expects ‘great meeting’ with China’s Xi Jinping

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China unveils weather model powered by AI

China launched an artificial intelligence-powered large language model on Tuesday, developed specifically for meteorological applications to offer smarter, more personalized and scenario-based weather services for the public and industries. The...

OFF MENU: The woman who ate Chinatown

This column is just a part of the Off Menu newsletter, where, every Wednesday, you’ll get restaurant news, gossip, tips, and hot takes. To sign up, visit The Standard’s newsletter page and select Off Menu. It’s free to subscribe! While taking a...

‘We Want Made In Bihar, Not In China’: Rahul Gandhi, Tejashwi Target BJP At Joint Rally In Muzaffarpur

Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar during a joint rally with RJD’s Tejashwi Yadav...

INDIA RUPEE-Rupee steady as likely central bank intervention counters importer dollar bids

INDIA RUPEE-Rupee steady as likely central bank intervention counters importer dollar bids (Updates for morning trade) By Jaspreet Kalra MUMBAI, Oct 29- The Indian rupee was nearly flat on Wednesday, cushioned by likely intervention by the Reserve...

US leaders view China as a ‘pacing threat’ − has Washington enough stamina to last the race?

When Donald Trump meets with Xi Jinping on Oct. 30, 2025, he won’t just be chatting with any run-of-the-mill leader of a rival nation. Rather, he will be sitting down the with the chief representative of the United States’ “pacing threat.” In the...

What is the best company in Louisiana for career opportunities?

CareerMinds, a global outplacement and career management partner, carried out a survey of 3,002 workers based on career development opportunities. CareerMinds found that upskilling has become less of an optional, extra step and more of a career...

5 things to know for Oct. 29: Hurricane Melissa, Asia tour, Trump third term, Middle East, Boat strikes

CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN Every air traffic controller in the US received a zero-dollar paystub this week, marking their first missed paycheck of the nearly monthlong government shutdown. It highlights the mounting strain on essential federal...

ACI HR Solutions recognises mentorship in hospitality industry

A celebrated chef and a seasoned hotelier are acknowledged for their efforts in developing others in their professional community by ACI HR Solutions’s annual mentorship award this year. Kong Kok Kiang, executive chef at Sentosa Golf Club and...

Japan's Takaichi pushed back on U.S. request to ban Russian energy imports, Nikkei reports

Published: 29 Oct. 2025, 17:25 U.S. President Donald Trump and Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrive for the Japan-U.S. summit meeting at Akasaka Palace State Guest House in Tokyo, Japan on Oct. 28. [EPA/YONHAP] Japanese Prime Minister...

China-ASEAN FTA 3.0 fuels free trade, economic integration

(Xinhua) 13:51, October 29, 2025 KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- China and ASEAN signed the Free Trade Area 3.0 Upgrade Protocol here on Tuesday, marking a new milestone for their deepening cooperation and economic integration. Analysts said the...

Grassley investigates major foundations over funding links with Chinese entities

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Varun Beverages enters Alcobev market, signs Carlsberg pact amid Q3 profit rise

PepsiCo’s key Indian bottler, Varun Beverages Ltd (VBL), is uncapping a new category. The company has amended its Memorandum of Association (MoA) to formally include the alcoholic beverages business, marking a strategic shift for the soda giant’s...

No wonder his good friend in New Delhi does not want to hug him: Cong’s dig at PM after Trump repeats ‘India-Pak’ claim

New Delhi, Oct 29 (PTI) The Congress on Wednesday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over US President Donald Trump repeating his claim that he stopped the conflict between India and Pakistan using trade, and said “no wonder” the...

Climbing Without Oxygen: Messner’s Lessons for Modern Marketers

By The Malketeer Reinhold Messner never carried oxygen. He carried conviction. He didn’t just climb mountains — he changed how the world thinks about climbing them. The Italian mountaineer from South Tyrol is credited with redefining high-altitude...

Europe Is Under Attack. Its Companies Must Act Accordingly

Polish soldiers fire an air defense missile during the Iron Defender-25 military exercises near Orzysz, Poland, Sept. 17, 2025 (Sipa photo by Attila Husejnow via AP). For decades, Europe’s private sector did not have to think about war. The end of...

FCC tightens rules on Chinese telecom imports to enhance US infrastructure security

Congressman John Moolenaar Chairman of the Select Committee on the CCP | Official U.S. House headshotCongressman John Moolenaar Chairman of the Select Committee on the CCP | Official U.S. House headshot The Federal Communications Commission (FCC)...