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Gurugram, April 1 Gurugram police said on Wednesday that they had busted a cyber fraud racket with links to the Philippines and Cambodia and arrested five people for using and delivering illegal SIM boxes.These devices, also known as GSM gateways, are primarily used to hold several SIM cards...

Washington, March 27 – Two US senators have introduced a bipartisan bill to examine delays in arms deliveries to key Indo-Pacific partners.The legislation, called the First Island Chain Deterrence Act, seeks a detailed review of how such delays affect US military readiness in the region...

Tokyo, March 26 – Japan began releasing 30 days' worth of oil from state reserves on Thursday to mitigate the impact of the West Asia conflict on its economy, as concerns over supply and soaring oil prices mount, local media reported.The move followed the country's decision to draw down 15...

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 – The unprecedented crisis affecting global energy markets has forced countries around the world to take drastic steps to conserve fuel and keep their economies running.In the Philippines, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared a state of national energy emergency on...

Seoul, March 25 – A South Korean national detained in the Philippines was temporarily repatriated to South Korea on Wednesday to face an investigation into alleged cross-border drug trafficking, Cheong Wa Dae said.The convicted criminal, Park Wang-yeol, has been serving a 60-year prison...

Kuala Lumpur, March 24. Economists have revised their forecast for the ASEAN-6's gross domestic product (GDP) growth to 4.5 per cent in 2026, down from 4.8 per cent, and to 4.7 per cent in 2027, also down from 4.8 per cent, due to the impact of the conflict in West Asia.The ASEAN-6 countries...

Gurugram, March 23 Gurugram police have busted a cyber-fraud gang operating from the Philippines and have arrested a man associated with them, officials here said on Monday.The accused, identified as Rahul Kumar (30), was responsible for operating and delivering illegal SIM boxes, they said...

New Delhi, March 23. Countries worldwide are taking drastic measures to conserve fuel and ensure continued energy access for their people in the wake of the disruption in oil and gas supplies triggered by the escalation in the Middle East conflict.The impact of the current disruptions in West...

Hyderabad, March 23 Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) alleged a scam in the export of rice to the Philippines and demanded a House Committee to investigate the matter. However, Civil Supplies Minister, N. Uttam Kumar Reddy denied the allegation and stated that the Telangana government had entered...

March 20, New Delhi — Governments around the world are implementing measures to protect consumers from the rising cost of energy, which has been driven by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. These measures range from tax cuts and subsidies to adjustments in supply.Germany is exploring...

Manila, March 13 – The foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Friday emphasized the importance of an immediate cessation of hostilities in the Middle East, calling on all parties concerned to exercise utmost restraint, avoid any actions that may further...

March 13, New Delhi – Philippine Trade Secretary Cristina Roque highlighted on Friday that the conflict in West Asia demonstrates the deep interconnectedness of the global economy, with geopolitical tensions causing immediate economic shocks.Speaking at an ASEAN economic ministers' meeting in...

Mumbai, March 13 Affordable education, strong clinical exposure, and the disruptions caused by the Russia-Ukraine war have made the Philippines a preferred destination for aspiring medical professionals, according to experts.Medical education in the Philippines is considered relatively...

March 11, New Delhi — Several Asian countries have announced measures to reduce fuel consumption and manage rising energy costs amid volatility in global oil markets linked to tensions in West Asia.In the Philippines, President Ferdinand Marcos has announced a four-day government work week to...

Bangkok, March 8 The Indian youth boxing team made a strong start to its campaign at the World Boxing Futures Cup 2026 here on Sunday, with Joyshree Devi Chirom, Ambekar Meetei Lairenlakpam, and Sahil Duhan registering victories.In the women's 54kg category, Joyshree secured a Referee Stopped...

Chandigarh, March 8 – In an operation based on intelligence, the Punjab Police have busted an arms supply module by arresting two individuals, including a minor, and recovering five locally made 7.65 mm pistols from their possession, State Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said here...

Kapurthala, March 8 The Punjab Police has busted an arms supply module with alleged links to handlers based in the Philippines and the UAE, and has arrested a man, officials said on Sunday.The police also detained a minor and recovered five locally made 7.65 mm pistols from their possession...

Kuala Lumpur, March 6: With growing regional tensions in Southeast Asia, the Philippines' ASEAN chairmanship will be evaluated not by new declarations, but by how effectively it can stabilize the bloc through prudent diplomacy, sustain dialogue among fragmented stakeholders, and ensure the...

Seoul, March 5 – South Korean President Lee Jae Myung ordered the government on Thursday to swiftly implement a 100 trillion-won (US$68.3 billion) financial package to stabilize the capital markets amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East.Lee made the instruction during an extraordinary...