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Chip upcycle to continue despite AI bubble concerns, China risk: Bank of Korea

India, April 15 -- The semiconductor upcycle is expected to continue for the time being as supply growth lags behind surging demand, according to an analysis by Korea's central bank. The Bank of Korea... Read More


US strikes vessel allegedly operated by terror orgnisations, kills 4

Washington DC, April 15 -- The US Southern Command on Tuesday (local time) conducted a kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations, killing four narco-terrorists. US Sou... Read More


On again, off again peace talks between Iran and the US are unhealthy but still necessary - Phar Kim Beng 

Kuala Lampur, April 15 -- The on-again, off-again US-Iran peace talks are essential for reversing decades of mutual retaliation between the US and Iran.  These intermittent negotiations pause th... Read More


China denies arming Iran, warns US of countermeasures over possible tariff hikes

New Delhi, April 15 -- China on Wednesday dismissed media reports claiming that the country is providing military assistance to Iran. The response came amid rising tensions linked to the ongoing confl... Read More


Ukraine agrees defense deal with Germany to help in fight against Russia

New Delhi, April 15 -- Ukraine and Germany are starting work on plans for the joint production of advanced drones and other battle-tested defense systems, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Tuesday, a... Read More


US forces to join combat drills in Philippines to show commitment to Asia while fighting Iran

New Delhi, April 15 -- More than 17,000 American and Filipino military personnel will participate in one of their largest annual combat exercises in the Philippines that underscore the United States' ... Read More


India will remain fastest-growing major economy in 2026 and 2027, predicts IMF

India, April 15 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday, marginally increased India's growth projections for 2026 and 2027, to 6.5% in both years, even as it downgraded its global growth p... Read More


Zelensky says US peace negotiators 'have no time for Ukraine' amid Iran war

Kuala Lampur, April 15 --   BERLIN, April 15 - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky yesterday told a German broadcaster that US peace negotiators "have no time for Ukraine" because of the... Read More


Cryptos Slip Despite Easing Geopolitical Tensions

India, April 15 -- Renewed hopes of negotiations between the U.S. and Iran to end the Middle East war failed to support cryptocurrencies at Tuesday's levels. Most of the cryptocurrencies including top... Read More


Sebi allows 50% tweak in IPO size, offers six-month relief amid volatility

Mumbai, April 15 -- In a significant relief to companies headed for listing on India's public markets amid heightened market volatility, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has opened a ... Read More