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"Ceasefire must absolutely be preserved": UN Secretary General Guterres urges dialogue to resolve West Asia conflict

New York, April 14 -- United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday stressed that there is no military solution to the ongoing conflict in West Asia and called for the immediate resumpt... Read More


Gold prices in India fall 6% since US-Iran war: Is this the right time to buy gold?

New Delhi, April 14 -- When geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainties are high, investors take refuge in gold, as the yellow metal, a safe-haven asset, is considered a hedge against inflation and o... Read More


Turkiye stands ready to deepen cooperation with Vietnam: diplomat

Hanoi, April 14 -- Turkish Ambassador to Vietnam Korhan Kemik has affirmed Turkiye's readiness to deepen cooperation with Vietnam in the period ahead by working together to lay the groundwork for adva... Read More


Nigeria seeks global support as economic shocks dominate IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings

Nigeria, April 14 -- At the ongoing IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings 2026, Nigeria has raised concerns about mounting global economic pressures triggered by Middle East tensions, calling for greater sup... Read More


Xi pledges China's 'constructive role' in West Asia peace efforts

BEIJING, April 14 -- President Xi Jinping vowed Tuesday that China would play a "constructive role" in promoting peace talks in the Middle East as he urged respect for sovereignty of nations in the wa... Read More


Tengku Zafrul: Malaysia must double down on energy security amid global uncertainties

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 -- Malaysia needs to double down on energy security as global uncertainties intensify, with the government actively engaging investors on the importance of ensuring a stable and... Read More


US, Indonesia upgrade ties with 'major' defence partnership, says Hegseth

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Monday a "major" defence partnership with Indonesia following a meeting with the Southeast Asian nation's defence minister at the Pe... Read More


Global group sees fuel prices remaining elevated as long as Middle East conflict lasts

Nigeria, April 14 -- A coordination group comprising the International Energy Agency (IEA), the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects fuel prices to remain under pressure ... Read More


AI and West Asia war hit campus hiring: Firms rescind offers, delay student onboarding

New Delhi, April 14 -- The first signs of cracks are appearing in campus hirings this year, with companies changing recruitment plans due to artificial intelligence and the West Asia war, prompting co... Read More


Putrajaya steps in with festive rebates for travellers, financial relief for airlines amid strain from Middle East conflict

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 -- The government is introducing a package of financial measures to support the aviation industry as it seeks to cushion the impact of ongoing geopolitical disruptions in the Mi... Read More