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Secretary-General of ASEAN Hosts Working Lunch with the Committee of Permanent Representatives to ASEAN

Jakarta, June 4 -- Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today hosted a working lunch with the Committee of Permanent Representatives to ASEAN (CPR), at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretari... Read More


Japan's Kajima backs out citing time lag, global volatility

Dhaka, June 4 -- A Japanese company has withdrawn from the bidding for one of the most controversial contract packages (CP) on MRT Line-1 despite being the lowest bidder, citing prolonged delays in im... Read More


Canadian Dollar Falls As Middle East War Intensifies

India, June 4 -- The Canadian dollar weakened against other major currencies in the European session on Thursday, as investor mood was negatively impacted by the escalation of international trade and ... Read More


Trump is back to late-night Truth Social posting amid sleep concerns; here's why experts are worried

India, June 4 -- Donald Trump has once again returned to late-night posting sprees on Truth Social, reigniting discussions around his sleeping habits and whether a lack of rest could be affecting his ... Read More


The Small Four must think big in Johor

Kuala Lampur, June 4 -- The upcoming Johor state election like the Olympics focuses on the medal tally, with Barisan Nasional, Pakatan Harapan and Perikatan Nasional trying to hog the limelight. Inde... Read More


KfW, Dara Holdings-backed impact fund Anara marks first close of debut vehicle

New Delhi, June 4 -- A new venture fund Anara Impact Capital, which is focussed on impact-driven startups across the Middle East and North Africa, has marked the first close of its debut fund, collect... Read More


President Aoun calls US-brokered Israel-Lebanon deal 'last opportunity' for lasting ceasefire

Washington/ New Delhi, June 4 -- Describing the outcome of US-brokered negotiations as the "last opportunity to enter into a final and comprehensive ceasefire," Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said on ... Read More


Taiwan accelerates missile buildup to deter Chinese military actionPublished on: June 4, 2026 5:46 PM

Pakistan, June 4 -- Taiwan plans to expand its anti-ship missile arsenal to more than 1,800 weapons by early 2029 as the island strengthens defenses against a possible Chinese blockade or invasion. Th... Read More


Pakistan seeks Saudi investment in ports amid expanding maritime ambitionsPublished on: June 4, 2026 5:37 AM

Pakistan, June 4 -- Pakistan on Wednesday pitched investment opportunities in its ports, shipping and logistics sectors to Saudi business leaders, as it seeks to expand maritime trade infrastructure a... Read More


AI Startup TrueFan Raises $10 Mn To Enter New Markets

India, June 4 -- Gurugram-based enterprise AI startup TrueFan AI has raised $10 Mn (about Rs.96 Cr) in its Series A funding round led by Baring Private Equity Partners India and Z3Partners. IAN Alpha ... Read More