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Secretary-General of ASEAN to Participate in the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit in Kazan, Russia, on the Occasion of the 35th Anniversary of ASEAN-Russia Relations

Jakarta, June 12 -- At the invitation of H.E. Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, will lead the ASEAN Secretariat Delegation to particip... Read More


Thailand approves submission of ACFTA 3.0 to legislature for ratification

Bangkok, June 12 -- The Thai Cabinet on June 10 approved the submission of the Protocol to Upgrade the ASEAN-China Free Trade Agreement (ACFTA) to legislature for ratification, paving the way for ACFT... Read More


Freiburg signs Goto from RSC Anderlecht

Berlin, June 12 -- SC Freiburg has signed Japanese striker Keisuke Goto from Belgian side RSC Anderlecht, adding another attacking option as the Bundesliga club continues its summer transfer activity,... Read More


Australian Badminton Open 2026: PV Sindhu Sets Semifinal Clash With Akane Yamaguchi As Tanvi Sharma's Dream Run Ends

India, June 12 -- Indian badminton star PV Sindhu played a fantastic match on Friday to enter the semifinals of the Australian Badminton Open 2026 in Sydney with a victory over Chinese Taipei's Chen S... Read More


IIT Madras Brain Centre releases world's most detailed 3D atlas of human brainstem at cell resolution

Chennai, June 12 -- Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has released the world's most detailed 3D Atlas of the human brainstem, through its high-throughput brain imaging and computing p... Read More


Sudan drone strike kills 16 amid scrutiny of UAE-RSF links

Khartoum, June 12 -- At least 16 people were killed in a drone attack in the Sudanese city of El Obeid on Thursday, June 11, according to medical officials cited by Sudan Tribune. Local sources blamed... Read More


Small portions, big problems - the incredible shrinking menu hits Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 -- Malaysia's cafe and restaurant operators are currently caught in a perfect storm, and the latest industry data suggests that the clouds are not clearing. According to the lat... Read More


Economic Buzz: World Bank cuts global growth forecast for 2026 to 2.5%

Mumbai, June 12 -- The World Bank has cut its global growth forecast for 2026 to 2.5%, saying that the slowdown is the worst hit to the global economy since the COVID-19 pandemic as soaring energy pri... Read More


Oil slides below $87 on hopes of US-Iran peace deal

Mumbai, June 12 -- Crude oil prices tumbled to their lowest level in nearly two months on Friday as optimism over a potential US-Iran peace agreement eased fears of supply disruptions in the Middle Ea... Read More


India's growth forecast for fiscal 2027 seen at 6.6%, says World Bank

Mumbai, June 12 -- The World Bank expects India's growth to moderate in fiscal year 2026-27, citing the impact of higher energy prices and rising input costs stemming from the ongoing conflict in the ... Read More