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US stock market today: Wall Street futures gain as easing Iran tensions trigger sharp fall in oil prices

New Delhi, Aug. 3 -- US stock futures traded higher on Monday, 3 August, as investor risk appetite improved after US President Donald Trump called off a planned military strike on Iran, triggering a s... Read More


Pakatan must face reality: Popular votes mean little in a first-past-the-post system - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 3 -- One of the greatest mistakes any political coalition can make after an election is to confuse the popular vote with political power. The two are related, but they are not the ... Read More


Secretary-General of ASEAN meets with the Minister of Defence of Malaysia

Jakarta, Aug. 3 -- Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today met with the Minister of Defence of Malaysia, Dato' Seri Mohamed Khaled bin Nordin, on the sidelines of the 37 th Annual Inter... Read More


Gold Edges Higher As Dollar Dips After Coordinated Yen Intervention

India, Aug. 3 -- Gold ticked higher on Monday as the dollar dipped on Iran peace deal hopes and after joint intervention by the United States and Japan to prop up the Japanese yen. Spot gold edged up... Read More


Pressure mounts on foreign exchange market as US dollar demand surges

Dhaka, Aug. 3 -- The country's foreign exchange market is facing renewed pressure due to a sudden rise in the demand for US dollars to settle import payments, affecting interbank rates, commercial ban... Read More


Global insurers look to tap India opportunity as 100% FDI lures

Mumbai, Aug. 3 -- Global insurers are stepping up their India plans as the country's decision to allow 100% foreign ownership opens the door to greater control over local businesses. Close on the heel... Read More


Sakuranesia strengthens Indonesia-Japan-Russia ties through JFC 2026

Jakarta, Aug. 3 -- Sakuranesia Foundation held the Humanity, Earth and Life (HEAL) International Conference 2026 as part of the Jember Fashion Carnaval (JFC) 2026, aiming to strengthen collaboration a... Read More


Bitcoin Price Today (August 03): Why is Bitcoin (BTC) Down Today? Coldcard Wallet Exploit, ETF Outflows and Rising Treasury Yields Weigh on Crypto - Check Latest Prices in USD, INR, GBP, Euro & JPY

India, Aug. 3 -- Bitcoin Price Today (03 August): Bitcoin (BTC), the world's largest cryptocurrency, began the first week of August on a cautious note as traders reacted to a mix of security concerns,... Read More


Trump announces Monday Iran talks, avoids deadlinePublished on: August 3, 2026 5:08 PM

Pakistan, Aug. 3 -- US President Donald Trump said negotiations with Iran will begin on Monday. He declined to set a deadline for an agreement, signaling renewed diplomatic efforts to ease regional te... Read More


Oil Prices Slump As Traders Eye US-Iran Peace Talks

India, Aug. 3 -- Oil prices tumbled on Monday as U.S.-Iran tension eased and OPEC+ approved an oil production increase of 188000 barrels per day for September 2026, completing the planned unwinding of... Read More