Rubio Signals US-India Trade Deal Nearly Sealed After Mumbai Talks With Jaishankar
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington and New Delhi are “about as close as you can be” to finalizing a long-stalled trade agreement, following talks with Indian External
Can a Regional Airport Become an Investment Engine? Bulgaria Puts Aviation, Industry and Mobility on One Runway
On 17 October 2026, Gorna Oryahovitsa Airport in central northern Bulgaria will host Aviation Day 2026, a national forum designed to connect aviation, business, institutions, education and new mobili…
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Munich in a Dirndl Dr. Axel Munz and Angermaier Turn Bavarian Heritage Into a Travel Experience
There is a moment on an autumn morning in Munich when the journey to Oktoberfest becomes part of the spectacle. Dirndls appear on tram platforms, lederhosen fill hotel lobbies and groups from around…
International Affairs
Silva Erkoc and Buket Kantekin Taking Sima Couture from Duisburg to the World
The story of Sima Couture is closely connected with the vision of Silva Erkoc, who founded the house in Duisburg in 2011 and continues to guide its creative identity and collections. As founder and d…
G20 Officials Confront Deepening Divides Over Global Debt, AI Regulation, and Economic Trajectories
Finance officials from the G20 nations recently convened in North Carolina, a gathering that underscored a growing chasm among the world’s leading economies. While the official agenda centered on perennial
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ICICI Bank Joins Indian Lenders in Growing Pursuit of Dollar Funding, Reshaping Market Dynamics
The pursuit of dollar-denominated loans by major Indian financial institutions, exemplified by ICICI Bank’s recent maneuvers, has intensified, signaling a notable shift in the country’s financing landscape. This trend, gaining
