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Malaysia tightens operational spending amid global uncertainties

Kuala Lumpur, April 29 -- Malaysia has instructed ministries and agencies to cut operational spending as the country continues to face the impacts of tensions in the Middle East. All ministries, depar... Read More


Trump claims Iran wants Hormuz reopened, U.S. energy chief says limited mine clearance sufficient

, April 29 -- U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Tuesday that Iran wants the United States to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, though he did not clarify how the message was conveyed. In a social media p... Read More


WHCD shooting: What happened to meals after tragic incident? 'They freeze dried.'

India, April 29 -- Thousands of meals remained unserved during the White House Correspondents' Dinner, as gunfire outside the Washington Hilton ballroom caused panic and led to the early conclusion of... Read More


Japanese tanker transits Strait of Hormuz after securing Iran's approval

Tehran, April 29 -- A Japanese-owned supertanker carrying around two million barrels of crude oil has successfully passed through the Strait of Hormuz after obtaining authorization from Iranian author... Read More


Hungary's electoral shock is a black eye for ultra-nationalism - and a lesson for Asean - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, April 29 -- Viktor Orban's recent defeat in Hungary's 2026 parliamentary election is not merely a domestic setback. It is a geopolitical rebuke.  Even the appearance of the Vice Pr... Read More


Nifty settles above 24,150 mark, FMCG shares advance

Mumbai, April 29 -- Domestic equity indices closed sharply higher on Wednesday, supported by strong corporate earnings and rising optimism about a possible early resolution to the ongoing Middle East ... Read More


Union Minister JP Nadda meets Ecuador FM Rosero, discusses enhancing bilateral health cooperation

New Delhi, April 29 -- Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Wednesday met Ecuador's Foreign Minister Maria Gabriela Sommerfeld Rosero in the national capital and held discussions on advancing the bilater... Read More


ViewSonic Earns EcoVadis Gold, Ranks in Top 3% Globally for Sustainability

Punjab, April 29 -- Recognition highlights strong ESG leadership and measurable progressBREA, Calif., April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual solutions, has ... Read More


Argentina's leader bars journalists from government HQ, raising concerns about press freedom

New Delhi, April 29 -- The president blocked accredited reporters from entering the government's headquarters. He took to social media, in all caps, to insult the country's news media as "filthy scum ... Read More


US Treasury Secretary says Iran oil industry "creaking" under blockade; projects USD 170 million daily loss

Washington, April 29 -- US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has stated that Kharg Island, the primary oil export terminal for Iran, is reaching its maximum storage limits. In a social media post, Bess... Read More