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10 Trump loyalists who were fired after falling out of favor | See list

India, April 3 -- The removal of former US Attorney General Pam Bondi has drawn attention to a pattern seen during the administration of Donald Trump: top officials who were once trusted allies later ... Read More


MobilityOne secures Islamic digital banking licence in Labuan, targets global Hajj finance platform

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 -- MobilityOne Sdn Bhd (MBO) has secured a full-fledged Shariah-compliant Islamic digital banking licence from the Labuan Financial Services Authority (LFSA), marking its move fr... Read More


Vietnam exports surge over 17% in Q1 despite Middle East tensions

Hanoi, April 3 -- Despite mounting global headwinds, particularly escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, Vietnam's exports remained resilient in the first quarter of 2026, reaching nearl... Read More


India, Vietnam have strong opportunities in textile, investment cooperation amid global challenges: Vietnamese trade official

Hyderabad, April 3 -- India and Vietnam have significant opportunities to deepen cooperation in investment and the textile sector, a senior Vietnamese trade official said, highlighting the growing eco... Read More


Indonesia works to keep budget deficit below 3% of GDP

Jakarta, April 3 -- Indonesia is ready to adjust budget expenditure to keep its fiscal deficit below 3% of GDP - widely regarded as a critical safety threshold for national fiscal stability, as the co... Read More


Agrarian Service Centers to operate on holidays for Yala season fertilizer distribution

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- The Department of Agrarian Development has announced that Agrarian Service Centers will remain operational on public holidays to facilitate the distribution of fertilizer to farm... Read More


Looming Energy Crisis: Office hours revised

, April 3 -- The government has decided to revise office hours in view of the global energy crisis. Under the new schedule, offices will run from 9:00am to 4:00pm, instead of the existing 9:00am to 5... Read More


Govt cuts office hours, outlines austerity measures to tackle energy crisis

, April 3 -- The government has decided to reduce office hours and take a series of austerity measures to cope with the ongoing global energy crisis triggered by instability in the Middle East. The d... Read More


Japanese airlines weigh fuel surcharge hikes as Middle East war drives up energy costs

Kuala Lampur, April 3 --   TOKYO, April 3 -Japanese airlines are considering raising fuel surcharges to reflect surging energy costs due to the Middle East war, though officials from major carri... Read More


India to attend UK-led talks on Strait of Hormuz; prioritises maritime security: MEA

New Delhi, April 3 -- The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal reiterated India's stance on ensuring safe and free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, amidst escalating... Read More