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India’s Modi sets aside billions for jobs, allies in post-election budget

India’s government assigned billions of dollars for job creation and regions run by key coalition partners in a budget aimed at cementing the coalition and winning back voters after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s election setback.Tax changes unveiled in the budget included a higher levy on equity investments to allay concerns…

EU turns up pressure on Hungary’s Orban over his ‘peace mission’ to Russia, China

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán embarked on “peace mission” trips to Ukraine, Russia, Azerbaijan, China, and the United States, aimed at brokering an end to Russia’s war in Ukraine.Hungary currently holds the European Union’s rotating presidency. In response to Orbán’s actions, EU foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell said a strategic…

Internet remains down in Bangladesh despite apparent calm following deadly protests

Bangladesh declared a public holiday on Monday and remained without internet for a fifth day following a Supreme Court ruling that reduced a government job quota system.A curfew with a shoot-on-sight order was previously implemented, and military personnel were seen patrolling major areas, including the capital.The country saw violent clashes…