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Designing for the bottom billions - Badrul Hisham Yahaya

Kuala Lampur, June 1 -- The Thirteenth Malaysia Plan (RMK13), the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030), and Asean 2045 all speak confidently about innovation, resilience, and high-value industr... Read More


Crude oil prices rise 2% as concerns about Middle East conflict linger; Brent at $93. What's the near-term outlook?

US-Iran war, June 1 -- Oil prices climbed over 2% in early trade on Monday after Israel directed its forces to advance deeper into Lebanon amid ongoing clashes with the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant ... Read More


From student firebrand to party elder, Tofail Ahmed never abandoned his ideals

Dhaka, June 1 -- The Rise, Reign and Eclipse of a Liberation-Era Leader Campus rising star: Tofail Ahmed rose through the ranks of student politics in the 1960s, emerging as a prominent organiser and... Read More


Smoke-free education institutions is Punjab CM's visionPublished on: June 1, 2026 9:22 AM

Pakistan, June 1 -- Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has urged citizens to quit smoking and adopt a healthy lifestyle, describing tobacco use as a serious threat to public health and a major ... Read More


US-Israel-Iran War Latest Update: Trump Says Iran Deal Blocks Nuclear Weapons as Tehran Seeks Stronger Guarantees

India, June 1 -- US-Israel-Iran War Latest Update: Tensions remain high across the Middle East as negotiations between Iran and the United States face fresh uncertainty, with Tehran insisting no agree... Read More


Rhonda Lee: Video of Michigan nurse 'threatening Trump' with 'knife' attack sparks outrage, calls for arrest

India, June 1 -- A nurse from Michigan has encountered significant criticism following the emergence of a video in which she purportedly threatened the life of US President Donald Trump. In the foota... Read More


Australian woman accused of joining Islamic State group has renounced jihad, her lawyer says

New Delhi, June 1 -- An Australian woman charged with joining the Islamic State group expressed views supporting terrorist acts and killing of non-believers, attempted to indoctrinate her children and... Read More


Mindspace REIT's Ramesh Nair on AI fears, growth plans and more

New Delhi, June 1 -- India's REIT market has evolved significantly over the years, with six REITs currently listed and more expected to hit the market. As the sector matures, investor awareness has in... Read More


Japanese Market Sharply Lower

India, June 1 -- The Japanese stock market is trading sharply lower on Tuesday, reversing the gains in the previous two sessions, despite the broadly positive cues from Wall Street overnight, with the... Read More


Gold, silver rates today: Comex gold drops $117/oz; silver tumbles $2.4 as Iran-US tensions trigger oil price rebound

New Delhi, June 1 -- Amid uncertainty over a potential end to the three-month-long conflict in the Middle East, precious metals traded sharply lower in Monday's session. The latest escalation in the r... Read More