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BI drops rate-cut signal as Rupiah pressures mount

Jakarta, March 17 -- Bank Indonesia removed any reference to a potential policy rate cut, citing rising global risks and mounting pressure on the rupiah, Governor Perry Warjiyo said Tuesday. Warjiyo ... Read More


23 killed, 108 injured in Maiduguri bombings - Police

Nigeria, March 17 -- At least 23 people have been killed and 108 others injured following triple explosions in Maiduguri, the Borno State Police Command has said. PREMIUM TIMES reported that the expl... Read More


Trump postpones China visit by "five or six weeks"

Washington DC, March 17 -- US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that his administration is postponing the dates of his China visit. While participating in a bilateral meeting with Micheal Martin... Read More


Noida International Airport push: Yeida sees rise in lease deeds, plot allotments

India, March 17 -- As the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (Yeida) witnesses a surge in lease deeds, plot possessions, and construction, industrial activity near the Noida Internatio... Read More


Noida Int'l Airport push: Yeida sees rise in lease deeds, plot allotments

India, March 17 -- As the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (Yeida) witnesses a surge in lease deeds, plot possessions, and construction, industrial activity near the Noida Internatio... Read More


IDF kills top Iranian official Larijani, senior military chief; Netanyahu says "There are many more surprises" amid West Asia conflict

Tel Aviv, March 17 -- Israel's military escalation in West Asia intensified sharply on Tuesday after the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that it had eliminated Secretary of Iran's Supreme Nation... Read More


Quote of the day: Kalpana Chawla's take on passion: 'Do something because you really want to do it. If you're doing.'

New Delhi, March 17 -- Kalpana Chawla, the first Indian origin woman to go into space, has left an indelible mark and a legacy that continues to inspire many. Chawla, who was born on 17 March 1962 in ... Read More


UN official 'dismayed' at Pak air strikes in Afghanistan, calls for de-escalation and restarint

New Delhi, March 17 -- UN Special Rapporteur on Afghanistan Richard Bennette expressed dismay at the Pakistani air attacks on Afghanistan de-addiction centerand urged both parties to de-escalate. Ben... Read More


Fuel Crisis: THIS country declares Wednesdays off, switches to 4-day workweek

Bhubaneswar, March 17 -- Rising instability in the Middle East-particularly in oil-heavy regions like Saudi Arabia and Iran-has reignited fears of a worldwide fuel shortage. As supply chains falter an... Read More


Sri Lanka assures seamless travel experience for tourists

Sri Lanka, March 17 -- Sri Lanka remains fully open and ready to welcome international visitors, ensuring a safe and seamless travel experience across the island, the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Burea... Read More