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China's DeepSeek releases long-awaited new AI modelPublished on: April 25, 2026 8:29 AM

Pakistan, April 25 -- Chinese startup DeepSeek released a new artificial intelligence model with "drastically reduced" costs Friday, more than a year after it stunned the world with a low-cost reasoni... Read More


Polish PM questions US loyalty in case of Russian attack, FT reportsPublished on: April 25, 2026 8:29 AM

Pakistan, April 25 -- Europe's "biggest, most important question" is whether the United States is ready to be a loyal NATO partner in case of a Russian attack, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk told t... Read More


"India, NZ ties strongest that I have ever known," says New Zealand trade min

New Delhi, April 25 -- Todd McClay, Minister for Trade and Investment of New Zealand on Saturday said that the bilateral relationship with India is the strongest one he has ever known. McClay, while ... Read More


Thailand's exports extend 21-month growth streak

Hanoi, April 25 -- Bangkok (VNA) - Thailand's merchandise exports rose for the 21st consecutive month in March 2026, reaching a record high of 35.16 billion USD, up 18.7% year-on-year, according to of... Read More


US freezes RM1.36b in crypto assets linked to Iran amid pressure campaign

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The United States has frozen US$344 million (RM1.36 billion) in cryptocurrency assets over ties to Iran, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said yesterday, as Washington seeks to... Read More


New Singapore-IAEA framework targets energy, health and environmental goals

SINGAPORE, April 25 -- Singapore has signed the fourth iteration of the Country Programme Framework (CPF) 2026-2031 with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to strengthen its nuclear capabil... Read More


How Erika Kirk mended Trump's rift with furious MAHA influencers

India, April 25 -- A growing rift between Donald Trump's administration and key Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) influencers appears to have been quietly defused, thanks largely to the intervention o... Read More


Indonesia offers 116 new oil and gas blocks to global investors

Jakarta, April 25 -- The Indonesian Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Ministry is offering 116 new oil and gas blocks to global investors to achieve production targets. In addition to opening new o... Read More


DOE encourages power consumers to join weekly power-saving activity

Manila, April 25 -- Power consumers may help save electricity to address oil supply issues due to the Middle East conflict by joining the hour-long Oras Natin sa Efficiency (ONE) from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m.... Read More


Over 7K OFWs back in PH since Mideast crisis broke out

Manila, April 25 -- The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Saturday said 7,674 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and dependents have returned to the Philippines since the Middle East crisis broke o... Read More