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Crude Oil Surges As New Flare-up In Gulf Delays Strait Of Hormuz Reopening

India, June 3 -- Extending two days of gains, crude oil prices have soared on Wednesday as fresh military strikes in the Middle East renew war concerns while U.S. and Iran peace talks are still in lim... Read More


Benchmarks trade with significant losses; media shares skid

Mumbai, June 3 -- The domestic equity benchmarks traded with major losses in mid-afternoon trade pressured by a sharp rise in crude oil prices and growing geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East. ... Read More


Trade turnover exceeds 445 billion USD in five months

Hanoi, June 3 -- Vietnam's total import-export turnover reached 445.12 billion USD in the first five months of 2026, up 25% year-on-year, according to data released by the National Statistics Office (... Read More


Vietnam's resilience inspires Philippines: former diplomat

Hanoi, June 3 -- Vietnam is a remarkable example of how industries can recover and thrive, and of overcoming war and adversity to achieve success, serving as an inspiration to the Philippines for its ... Read More


Rubio says Iran ready to discuss nuclear deal as Tehran declares peace talks over

Sri Lanka, June 3 -- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has claimed that Iran has agreed to discuss aspects of its nuclear programme that it had previously refused to negotiate, raising hopes for pro... Read More


Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN meets with the Ambassador of the Republic of Estonia to ASEAN

Jakarta, June 3 -- Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for the ASEAN Political-Security Community, H.E. Dato' Astanah Abdul Aziz, met with the Ambassador of the Republic of Estonia to ASEAN, H.E. Veikko... Read More


Japan orders demolition of mosque built without permits

Hyderabad, June 3 -- Japan has ordered the removal of a mosque in Kawagoe City after it was found to have been built illegally on restricted land without permits, sparking a diplomatic row involving P... Read More


Mild to moderate heatwaves in 41 districts

Dhaka, June 3 -- A mild heatwave is sweeping across 41 districts in Bangladesh, including the capital Dhaka, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) says. In its weather forecast on Wednesday,... Read More


38th ASEAN-United States Dialogue Convenes in Jakarta

Jakarta, June 3 -- The 38 th ASEAN-United States Dialogue was held today at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta, Indonesia. Senior Officials of ASEAN and the United States reaffirmed... Read More


NZ Dollar Falls As US-Iran Deal Uncertainty Escalates

India, June 3 -- The New Zealand dollar weakened against other major currencies in the Asian session on Wednesday, as uncertainty about the situation in the Middle East and the opening of the Strait o... Read More