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Japanese stocks slide sharply amid Middle East uncertainty

Mumbai, March 31 -- Japan's stock markets extended their losses on Tuesday, with the Nikkei 225 falling 1.58% to 51,064 and the broader Topix Index dropping 1.26% to 3,498, marking a fourth straight d... Read More


China stocks fall as geopolitical tensions outweigh positive data

Mumbai, March 31 -- China's stock markets ended Tuesday lower, with the Shanghai Composite slipping 0.8% to 3,892 and the Shenzhen Component dropping 1.8% to 13,478. Both indexes recorded their worst ... Read More


Another batch of 99 Filipinos arrives from Kuwait, receives gov't aid

Manila, March 31 -- The Philippine government on Tuesday facilitated the safe return of another batch of 99 Filipinos from Kuwait, as part of ongoing efforts to assist overseas workers affected by the... Read More


MRI machines to witness marginal price hike due to global war impact, warn medical experts

New Delhi, March 31 -- The medical tourism industry has witnessed a slowdown in growth due to the ongoing West Asia conflict, which has triggered a price rise in plastic raw materials. Consequently, w... Read More


BRICS 2026 Vision: Using innovative technology for water security

India, March 31 -- India assumed the BRICS presidency on January 1, 2026 at a time of profound global churn. The international system is under strain from geopolitical fragmentation, climate disruptio... Read More


Israel mandates death penalty exclusively for Palestinian convicted of 'nationalistic' murder; minister pops champagne

India, March 31 -- Israel's passing of a law that sets death as the default sentence for Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis, is "very concerning", the European Union said on Tuesday. "This i... Read More


Indonesia condemns second attack on UNIFIL in Lebanon, calls for probe

Jakarta, March 31 -- Indonesia strongly condemns the second attack that occurred near Bani Haiyyan, southern Lebanon, on Monday, which resulted in the death of two UNIFIL peacekeeping troops and the i... Read More


DOJ extends visa relief program for expats amid Mideast crisis

Manila, March 31 -- Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Fredderick Vida on Tuesday said the government has extended its visa relief program for foreigners affected by the crisis in the Middle East. ... Read More


PH remains open for business, tourism - DOT

Manila, March 31 -- The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Tuesday offered travel options amid the rising fuel price caused by the ongoing Middle East crisis, saying the country "remains open" for tourism... Read More


India-Algeria hold 7th round of Foreign Office Consultations; agree to deepen partnership

Algiers, March 31 -- India and Algeria held the 7th round of Foreign Office Consultations, co-chaired by Neena Malhotra, Secretary (South), Ministry of External Affairs, and Lounes Magramane, Secretar... Read More