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ERC orders temporary WESM operations suspension starting Thursday

Manila, March 26 -- The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) on Thursday announced the temporary suspension of operations of the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market in all three grids in the country to he... Read More


US Stock Market Today: Dow Falls 222 Points, Nasdaq and S&P 500 Drop as Oil Prices Surges and Trump Urges Iran for Deal; Gold, Silver Retreat & Bitcoin Rallies Above $71K | What Should Investors Watch

India, March 26 -- The financial markets around the world became volatile as new geopolitical tensions in the Middle East drove oil prices sharply up and burdened equities. The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq ... Read More


Senior commander of Hezbollah anti-tank array Mohammad Bashir eliminated, says IDF

Tel Aviv, March 26 -- The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Thursday (local time) announced that a senior commander in Hezbollah's anti-tank array, Hassan Mohammad Bashir, has been "eliminated" in operat... Read More


India has 60 days of fuel stocks, govt says dismissing shortage reports as misinformation

New Delhi, March 26 -- India has about 60 days of fuel stock cover, the government said on Thursday, adding that there is no shortage of petrol, diesel, or LPG as it dismissed reports of shortages as ... Read More


Hezbollah chief vows "confrontation over surrender," rejecting negotiations under fire to thwart "Greater Israel" project

Beirut, March 26 -- In a defiant televised address, Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem declared that the Lebanese movement has opted for the "path of confrontation over surrender." He asse... Read More


MEF urges return to WFH, carpooling to combat Malaysia's rising fuel costs

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 -- The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) is urging businesses to implement work-from-home (WFH) arrangements for non-critical roles and encourage carpooling as immediate, pra... Read More


'Come on, Trump': How are Republicans seeing US President's Iran war moves, poll reveals

India, March 26 -- A growing divide is emerging within the Republican base as Donald Trump navigates the ongoing Iran conflict, with new survey suggesting strong backing for limited military action, b... Read More


Jaishankar, French Foreign Minister discuss situation in West Asia

Paris, March 26 -- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Noel Barrot on the sidelines of the G7 Foreign Ministers' meeting and discussed the s... Read More


Trump to visit Beijing for Summit meeting with Xi Jinping on May 14-15, Xi to pay reciprocal visit later this year

New Delhi, March 26 -- US President Donald Trump will travel to Beijing on May 14-15 for a Summit meeting with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, President Trump announced on Thursday. He also annou... Read More


Independence Day parade held in Dhaka

Dhaka, March 26 -- A military parade is being held at the National Parade Square at the old airport grounds in Tejgaon to mark the 55th anniversary of Bangladesh's independence. President Mohammed Sh... Read More