Sri Lanka's central bank doubled its key interest rates on Friday, raising each by an unprecedented 700 basis points to tame inflation that has soared due to crippling shortages of basic goods driven by a devastating economic crisis.

Sri Lanka doubles interest rates to tame inflation; stabilise economy

North Korea has announced the demolition of a South Korean-owned hotel which is one of the last symbols of the inter-Korean engagement. It comes after North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un called the South Korean facilities in the Kumgang city “shabby.

North Korea is demolishing a South Korean-owned hotel which is symbol of inter-Korean engagement

What will the impact of Pakistan political crisis on countries closely associated to it?

India's foreign ministry has said that New Delhi is focusing on stablisation of economic ties with Russia. The ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi told a news conference, "We have an etablished economic relation with Russia.

India is focusing on stablisation of economic ties with Russia: MEA

At least 52 people were killed in a missile strike on a train station in Ukraine's eastern province. Pakistan's parliament will vote on Saturday whether to remove Imran Khan as prime minister, days after he blocked a similar attempt, potentially adding to political and economic uncertainty in the nuclear-armed country.

Morning news brief: Pakistan political crisis, at least 52 killed in missile strike in Ukraine, and more

The United States has authorised ''voluntary departure'' of non-essential personnel from Shanghai due to the tough coronavirus restrictions in the city. The US State Department said in a statement that the families of all Americans have also been granted permission to leave.

US authorises 'voluntary departure' of non-essential personnel from Shanghai

The Trump administration left office without providing the State Department with an accounting of the gifts former President Donald Trump, former Vice President Mike Pence and other White House officials received from foreign governments in 2020, the department disclosed late Friday.

Trump officials failed to provide accounting of foreign gifts

The Central government is going to introduce a new data governance framework as per Union minister of state for electronics and IT, Rajeev Chandrasekhar. According to Chandrasekhar, “As we are increasing the digitisation of government, we need to create a harmonised setup for the whole government for data management.

Central government to introduce new data governance framework, says Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Hong Kong's former No. 2 official John Lee, who has announced he will run in a leadership election in May, said on Saturday he plans a new chapter for the global financial hub that has been wracked by unprecedented upheaval with protests and COVID-19.

Hong Kong leadership contender John Lee says he plans a new chapter for the global financial hub

A Honduran judge on Friday authorized the extradition to the United States of former national police chief Juan Carlos Bonilla who is accused of running drug trafficking operations for former president Juan Orlando Hernandez.

Honduras approves extradition of ex-police chief to US on drug charges

Guinea's ousted ex-president Alpha Conde returned to the country Friday after a trip to the United Arab Emirates for medical treatment, the ruling junta said. Conde "returned to Conakry this afternoon after medical treatment in the United Arab Emirates," according to a junta statement read on television.

Guinea's ousted former President Alpha Conde returns after treatment abroad

A 21-year old Indian student was killed after sustaining multiple gunshot wounds following a shooting at the entrance of a subway station in Canada's Toronto city while he was on his way to work, according to police here.

Indian student shot dead in Canada, EAM Jaishankar expresses condolences

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