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Asian Markets Tumble as Iran War Keeps Oil Near $100, Shakes Rate-Cut Hopes

Asian stock markets declined sharply as the ongoing Iran conflict kept oil prices elevated near $100 per barrel, fueling inflation concerns and dampening expectations of interest rate cuts. Investors are increasingly cautious as geopolitical tensions continue to disrupt global markets. Benchmark indices across the region...

Muslim Nations Condemn Israel’s Restrictions at Al-Aqsa Mosque During Ramadan

Foreign ministers from several Muslim-majority countries, including Türkiye, have condemned Israel for restricting Muslim worshippers’ access to Al-Aqsa Mosque during the holy month of Ramadan. In a joint statement, ministers from Türkiye, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates criticized...

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ASEAN Must Uphold Rule of Law Amid Rising Unilateral Actions, Says Philippines’ Foreign Secretary

The Philippines has urged Southeast Asian nations to remain committed to restraint and international...

China Nears Completion of $10 Billion Pinglu Canal to Boost Southeast Asia Trade

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Arab and Islamic Nations Join Trump’s Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ Initiative

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Philippines to Ban Grok After Indonesia and Malaysia Over AI-Generated Deepfakes

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Why Southeast Asia’s Online Scam Industry Is So Hard to Dismantle

The recent arrest and extradition of a powerful tycoon accused of running a massive...

Asian Shares Mixed as U.S. Stocks Hit Record Highs

Asian markets were mixed Thursday amid thin holiday trading, with many exchanges closed for...

Indonesia–Saudi Arabia Trade Hits $6.6 Billion as Bilateral Ties Deepen

Trade between Indonesia and Saudi Arabia has continued to grow steadily, reaching $6.6 billion...

Asian Markets Rise as Global Bond Yields Pressure Wall Street

Asian stocks advanced on Tuesday, rebounding after U.S. markets pulled back from last week’s...

Southeast Asia Races to Boost Climate Adaptation as Disasters Intensify

Southeast Asia is facing mounting pressure to strengthen climate adaptation measures as powerful storms,...

Gold Prices Rise in Asia as Dollar Weakens, but Weekly Loss Persists

Gold prices edged higher in Asian trade on Friday, buoyed by a softer US...

China and ASEAN Seal FTA 3.0 Upgrade to Boost Regional and Global Economic Growth

China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have signed the Free Trade...

UAE, Indonesia Leaders Discuss Economic Cooperation and Regional Security

President Sheikh Mohamed met Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Abu Dhabi on Friday to...

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Asian Markets Tumble as Iran War Keeps Oil Near $100, Shakes Rate-Cut Hopes

Asian stock markets declined sharply as the ongoing Iran conflict kept oil prices elevated...

Muslim Nations Condemn Israel’s Restrictions at Al-Aqsa Mosque During Ramadan

Foreign ministers from several Muslim-majority countries, including Türkiye, have condemned Israel for restricting Muslim...

ASEAN Must Uphold Rule of Law Amid Rising Unilateral Actions, Says Philippines’ Foreign Secretary

The Philippines has urged Southeast Asian nations to remain committed to restraint and international...

China Nears Completion of $10 Billion Pinglu Canal to Boost Southeast Asia Trade

China is close to completing the Pinglu Canal, a major infrastructure project designed...