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Trumps shifting alliances reshape US strategy on Ukraine and Israel

Bangladesh, Aug. 3 -- US President Donald Trumps evolving relationships with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu underscore a defining feature of his f... Read More


Lebanons Army Day amid occupation, regional conflict and uncertain peace

Bangladesh, Aug. 3 -- Lebanon commemorated Army Day this year under circumstances that underscore the extraordinary challenges confronting the country. Traditionally a day that celebrates the transfer... Read More


INR near 4-week high as DXY resets below the 100 mark; Easing oil prices and positive equities support

Mumbai, Aug. 3 -- The Indian rupee strengthened against the US currency for the sixth consecutive session on Monday, closing higher by 12 paise at 95.31 (provisional) following a sharp drop in global ... Read More


US stock market today: Wall Street futures gain as easing Iran tensions trigger sharp fall in oil prices

New Delhi, Aug. 3 -- US stock futures traded higher on Monday, 3 August, as investor risk appetite improved after US President Donald Trump called off a planned military strike on Iran, triggering a s... Read More


Pakatan must face reality: Popular votes mean little in a first-past-the-post system - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 3 -- One of the greatest mistakes any political coalition can make after an election is to confuse the popular vote with political power. The two are related, but they are not the ... Read More


Secretary-General of ASEAN meets with the Minister of Defence of Malaysia

Jakarta, Aug. 3 -- Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today met with the Minister of Defence of Malaysia, Dato' Seri Mohamed Khaled bin Nordin, on the sidelines of the 37 th Annual Inter... Read More


Gold Edges Higher As Dollar Dips After Coordinated Yen Intervention

India, Aug. 3 -- Gold ticked higher on Monday as the dollar dipped on Iran peace deal hopes and after joint intervention by the United States and Japan to prop up the Japanese yen. Spot gold edged up... Read More


Pressure mounts on foreign exchange market as US dollar demand surges

Dhaka, Aug. 3 -- The country's foreign exchange market is facing renewed pressure due to a sudden rise in the demand for US dollars to settle import payments, affecting interbank rates, commercial ban... Read More


Global insurers look to tap India opportunity as 100% FDI lures

Mumbai, Aug. 3 -- Global insurers are stepping up their India plans as the country's decision to allow 100% foreign ownership opens the door to greater control over local businesses. Close on the heel... Read More


Sakuranesia strengthens Indonesia-Japan-Russia ties through JFC 2026

Jakarta, Aug. 3 -- Sakuranesia Foundation held the Humanity, Earth and Life (HEAL) International Conference 2026 as part of the Jember Fashion Carnaval (JFC) 2026, aiming to strengthen collaboration a... Read More