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PSX rally fades amid geopolitical fearsPublished on: May 13, 2026 6:14 PM

Pakistan, May 13 -- Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a volatile trading session on Wednesday as early gains were wiped out by geopolitical concerns. The benchmark KSE-100 Index initially rose... Read More


Conflict in Iran cannot be avoided by Trump in Beijing - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, May 13 -- President Donald Trump may insist that Iran is not central to his summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. Yet the strategic reality suggests otherwise. Iran will i... Read More


The women's rights crisis in Afghanistan is an ongoing humanitarian calamity

Nepal, May 13 -- Where is one of worst places to be a woman? Afghanistan. That's what most people think when it comes to the topic of the women's rights crisis under the ruling Taliban in Afghanistan... Read More


Trump arrives in Beijing as China lays down four 'red lines' ahead of summit with Xi Jinping

India, May 13 -- US President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for a two-day summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The two countries are preparing for talks on trade, Taiwan, artificia... Read More


How the world's poorest remain insulated from their $1.5 trillion annual forest economy

India, May 13 -- It is a trillion-dollar question: Why do the poorest in the world continue to languish in poverty while surrounded by a thriving economy? The forest sector accounts for 1 per cent of ... Read More


Motul India launches IPONE premium motorcycle engine oil brand in India

India, May 13 -- Motul India has announced the launch of IPONE in the Indian market, marking the French lubricant brand's entry into the country's premium motorcycle engine oil market. The company say... Read More


Israeli drone strikes hit cars near Beirut, kill 8 including woman and 2 children

New Delhi, May 13 -- Israeli drone strikes targeted three cars on a primary highway south of Beirut on Wednesday, claiming eight lives, including a woman and her two children, according to Lebanon's H... Read More


Vietnam pivots to selective, high-quality FDI attraction for sustainable growth: Deputy PM

Hanoi, May 13 -- In the new development phase, Vietnam is shifting from mass attraction of foreign direct investment (FDI) to a more selective, quality-, efficiency- and sustainability-driven investme... Read More


Must-Read Books: 10 Short Books for the ADHD Brain You Can Actually Finish | Easy, Engaging & Quick Reads That Keep You Hooked

India, May 13 -- For many readers with ADHD, finishing long books can feel overwhelming. Dense writing, slow pacing, and lengthy chapters often make it difficult to stay focused. That's why short, eng... Read More


Post-cancer journals: No one told me Taipei was the land of the soft and cute

Kuala Lampur, May 13 -- Google Taipei travel recommendations and it's invariably many variations of "hot springs"/"night markets"/"bookstores"/"food tours." Within my first day in the city, I learned... Read More