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Malaysia's quiet diplomacy in Hormuz emulated by Thailand: a template for strategic survival in an age of chokepoints - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, April 14 -- In moments of acute geopolitical tension, the measure of statecraft is not loudness but effectiveness. Malaysia's calibrated, quiet diplomacy toward Iran - amid escalating t... Read More


Govt plans to widen tax net without raising rates: Commerce minister

Dhaka, April 14 -- Commerce and Industries Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir on Monday said the government plans to expand the tax net to strengthen fiscal discipline without increasing personal tax r... Read More


Chinese President Xi Jinping lays out "four proposals" for Middle East peace

Sri Lanka, April 14 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping called for the world not to be allowed to "revert to the law of the jungle" in his most substantive comments to date on Middle East security since t... Read More


U.S. Small Business Confidence Unexpectedly Drops Amid Rising Cost Concerns

India, April 14 -- Small business morale in the U.S. sunk in March as the conflict in the Middle East led to a surge in oil prices that raised cost concern for consumers and businesses, results of a s... Read More


Panic buying triggers long fuel queues across city

Dhaka, April 14 -- Motorists across the capital endured hours-long waits at filling stations on Monday as an unusual surge in demand, driven by panic buying, led to widespread queues and disruptions i... Read More


Iran's Tractor arrives in Jeddah and confirms Asian Champions League last-16 match

New Delhi, April 14 -- Iranian club Tractor has arrived in Saudi Arabia amid the war in the Middle East and confirmed on Monday it will play in the AFC Champions League Elite round of 16. The West As... Read More


Chinese newspaper expects new chapter in building Vietnam-China community with shared future

Beijing, April 14 -- On the occasion of the state visit by Vietnamese Party General Secretary and State President To Lam to China, the Global Times, a publication under the People's Daily, published a... Read More


Indonesia's Russia strategy: Securing energy in uncertain times

Jakarta, April 14 -- Although Iran has responded positively to Indonesia's request to allow two Pertamina tankers safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has o... Read More


Alec Baldwin only meant to play Donald Trump on Saturday Night Live for 'two shows'

United Kingdom, April 14 -- Alec Baldwin thought he'd only be playing Donald Trump for "two shows" on Saturday Night Live. The 68-year-old actor has recalled agreeing to play the current President of... Read More


US Israel Iran War Latest News: Trump Claims Iran 'Wants to Work a Deal'; Pakistan Proposes Second Round of Talks After Failed Islamabad Meeting

India, April 14 -- US Israel Iran War Latest News:  The United States' blockade of Iranian ports is now active, but Donald Trump has suggested a possible breakthrough, saying Iranian officials ha... Read More