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ECONOMY

Ciena appoints Prashant Ramesh Malkani as vice president and country leader for India

With more than 25 years of experience across the telecommunications and technology sectors, Malkani brings extensive industry and business leadership expertise to the role.

Asia

Bangladesh moves to secure EU trade deal, RCEP membership

According to reports, formal discussions with the EU are expected to begin next month.

World

Trump secretly left Turkey in catering truck amid Iran assassination threat

The extraordinary operation took place after Trump attended a NATO summit in Ankara last month.

AUTOMOBILE

Mercedes-Benz India kicks off 2026 festive season with ‘Dream Days’ campaign

The campaign has been designed around the idea of turning long-held luxury aspirations into reality, offering customers an opportunity to experience the Mercedes-Benz brand during the festive period.

TELECOM

Ericsson appoints Randeep Raina as Head of Customer Unit Vodafone Idea

Raina, who brings over 27 years of experience across technology, sales, strategy and business development, will be based in Mumbai.

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ASIA

Bangladesh moves to secure EU trade deal, RCEP membership

According to reports, formal discussions with the EU are expected to begin next month.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign trilateral defence pact

Makkah Joint Defence Agreement contains a key provision under which an armed attack against any one of the three signatories will be regarded as an attack against all three.

Taiwan rehearses defence of key bridge amid rising China tensions

China claims Taiwan as part of its territory and has repeatedly refused to rule out the use of force to bring the island under its control.

Sheikh Hasina announces plans to return to Bangladesh

Although details regarding the timing of her return and her immediate political plans have not been disclosed, the announcement has generated widespread attention among political observers and supporters.

Iran seeks greater control over inbound shipping as Oman-led Strait of Hormuz talks continue

Oman, which has traditionally acted as a neutral mediator in regional disputes, is facilitating negotiations aimed at developing a framework acceptable to all stakeholders while ensuring uninterrupted international navigation.