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Manila, April 10 – The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has heightened global geopolitical risks and intensified downside risks for economic growth in developing Asia and the Pacific, according to a new report released by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Friday.The Asian Development...

Singapore, April 7 A Singapore minister said on Tuesday that the current global instability stems from the world's transition from the "old world order" to a "new world order" that has yet to emerge.Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan also called for accelerating intra-regional trade...

Chiba (Japan), Apr 3 India's Karandeep Kochhar fired a flawless 6-under 65 in the second round to propel himself to Tied-2 position at the halfway stage at International Series Japan at the Caledonian Golf Club here Friday.Kochhar's second successive bogey-free round, punctuated with six...

Chiba (Japan), April 1 Veteran golfer Gaganjeet Bhullar will lead a strong Indian challenge at the 2026 International Series, which begins here on April 2.Bhullar, who has been dominant in India on the IGPL Tour, with three wins in 2025 and the opening leg of 2026, will be joined by Karandeep...

Washington, March 31 – US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said on Tuesday that the US is largely insulated from supply chain disruptions stemming from tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, but these disruptions are impacting key Asian economies."Right now, I think the key thing to understand...

Patna, March 31 President Droupadi Murmu attended the graduation ceremony of Nalanda University in Rajgir on Tuesday, where she addressed the graduating students.Patna, March 31 President Droupadi Murmu attended the graduation ceremony of Nalanda University in Rajgir on Tuesday, where she...

Rajgir (Bihar), March 31 External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday observed that a "democratization of the global order" was being witnessed worldwide, which was "becoming more multi-polar" as many cultures and societies were "making their voices heard".The remarks were made in his...

Kochi, March 30 – It has been 3,654 days since the Indian men's national team last played in Kochi. The 10-year, 2-day wait for the Kerala fans will end when the Blue Tigers face Hong Kong, China, in their final Group D match of the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers Final Round at the Jawaharlal...

Bengaluru, March 26 – Gulveer Singh, the national record holder in the 10,000m and 5,000m events, will lead the Indian elite field at the 18th edition of the World 10K Bengaluru, scheduled for April 26.This World Athletics Gold Label Race carries a total prize purse of USD 210,000, with USD...

Moscow, March 25 Russia is set to redirect its hydrocarbon supplies to Asia amid growing demand, the Russian Energy Minister said on Wednesday, without naming any country, amid the ongoing West Asia crisis and the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz.India and China have been the main importers of...

March 25, New Delhi - Stock prices rose and oil prices fell today, following reports that the U.S. is seeking a month-long ceasefire in its war with Iran and has put forward a proposal.S&P 500 futures rose by 0.9% in the morning session in Asia, while European futures rose by 1.2%, and Brent...

Hainan, March 24. Digital transformation has emerged as a new engine for sustainable development in Asia, according to a report by the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) released on Tuesday.Asia has taken the initiative to explore future-oriented development models through digital technologies...

Kuala Lumpur, March 24 – Malaysia is exploring alternative transportation routes and intensifying its focus on the Asian market to maintain tourist arrivals amid disruptions linked to tensions in the Middle East, the country's state-owned agency reported.The country's state-owned agency...

Mumbai, March 23 Amid disruptions in the Middle East, a report released on Monday revealed that travel preferences have shifted in recent weeks, with more travelers opting for alternative international and domestic destinations, while Asian locations are seeing a surge in bookings this month...

New Delhi, March 17. Iran's participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup is uncertain as the country's football federation is in talks with FIFA to move its scheduled matches in the United States to Mexico due to rising security concerns.Iranian football president Mehdi Taj confirmed this...

Mumbai, March 16 – Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee President Harshvardhan Sapkal said on Monday that the ongoing conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran is having repercussions across the globe, and as a result, shortages of gas and fuel are beginning to be felt in India as...

March 16, New Delhi – The International Energy Agency (IEA) has announced the largest coordinated release of strategic oil reserves to stabilize global markets.Approximately 400 million barrels will be released, with supplies in Asia and Oceania starting immediately, and in Europe and the...

March 16, New Delhi – The International Energy Agency (IEA) has announced the largest coordinated release of strategic oil reserves to help stabilize global markets.Approximately 400 million barrels will be released, with supplies to Asia and Oceania starting immediately, and deliveries to...

The International Energy Agency (IEA) stated that its member countries would release large quantities of oil from emergency reserves to help lower global prices.In a statement, the agency said, "Countries in Asia and Oceania will begin releasing oil immediately, while reserves from Europe and...

New Delhi, March 15 Software-as-a-service firm FarEye is witnessing strong growth momentum from postal operators globally as they modernize for the next phase of parcel, e-commerce, and cross-border logistics, a senior official of the company has said.The company is operational with seven...