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ASEAN, Russia promote cooperation across multiple fields

Jakarta, April 2 -- The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Russia agreed to step up trade and investment exchanges, capitalising on existing potential to expand investment in strategic... Read More


Shibuya Sakura Matsuri strengthens RI--Japan cultural ties among youth

Jakarta, April 2 -- The "Shibuya Sakura Matsuri 2026" festival has emerged as a platform for strengthening cultural ties between Indonesia and Japan, with youth taking a central role in cross-border e... Read More


Air India, IndiGo issue April 2 advisory: UAE flights resume, Dubai-Abu Dhabi routes partially operational

New Delhi, April 2 -- Airlines in India have issued fresh travel advisories for 2 April 2026, outlining partial operations and flexible passenger policies as instability across the Middle East continu... Read More


Indian banks may face margin pressure amid tighter liquidity: Fitch

New Delhi, April 2 -- Indian banks could face increased margin pressure as liquidity conditions tighten, according to a report by Fitch Ratings, which highlighted constraints on the Reserve Bank of In... Read More


Macron says Trump cannot keep 'contradicting' himself daily on Iran war

India, April 2 -- French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday expressed frustration at US President Donald Trump's shifting statements on the Iran war and said that Trump cannot keep "contradicting" ... Read More


Ursula , Starmer discuss Hormuz issue and EU-UK Summit

Brussels, April 2 -- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen held a call with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to discuss escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly in the Strait of... Read More


Indonesia to send 756 peacekeepers to Lebanon despite withdrawal calls

Cimahi, West Java, April 2 -- The Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) confirmed that 756 personnel will be deployed to Lebanon in late May 2026 as part of a rotation for the UNIFIL peacekeeping mis... Read More


Iran-US-Israel War Latest News: Iran Hit Back to Trump's 'Stone Age' threat as War Escalates; Says 'History Knows Us Well'

India, April 2 -- Tensions between the United States and Iran have reached a new peak following US President Donald Trump's "Stone Age" threat. Tehran has hit back, framing the US as the real aggresso... Read More


Bangladesh's merchandise exports fall 19.78% in March

, April 2 -- Bangladesh's merchandise export earnings dropped sharply in March, falling 19.78 percent year-on-year due to a combination of fewer working days, weakening global demand and domestic prod... Read More


UK, ASEAN promote substantive cooperation toward new development phase

London, April 2 -- The UK and ASEAN have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening practical cooperation and advancing their partnership toward a new stage of development, officials said at a recent se... Read More