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US Warplanes were being loaded for Houthi strikes after Saudi appeal, but Trump changed course

Washington, Sept. 21 -- The US was preparing to launch airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen after Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urged President Donald Trump for military intervention. Americ... Read More


Inflation eroding GST cut benefits, Jairam Ramesh says, questions strength of consumption and investment

New Delhi, Sept. 21 -- Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh on Monday stepped up his criticism of the Narendra Modi government's economic policies, questioning whether the... Read More


US Coffee giant Starbucks inks MoU with TN govt in Vijay's presence, to set up GCCs in Chennai

Chennai, Sept. 21 -- The US-based coffee giant Starbucks today signed a MoU with the Tamil Nadu government for setting up itsfirst Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Chennai, creating high-paying emplo... Read More


Revanth Reddy, Seethakka pay tributes to Konda Laxman Bapuji

Hyderabad, Sept. 21 -- Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and Minister for Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Danasari Anasuya Seethakka paid tributes to freedom fighter and Telangana movement ... Read More


PH pushes for easier access to climate funds for communities

Manila, Sept. 21 -- The Philippines is urging the United Nations (UN) climate body to examine why international adaptation funds remain hard for local governments and communities to access, as the UN ... Read More


PH tourism hits milestone with first Two MICHELIN Keys

Manila, Sept. 21 -- The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Monday welcomed the latest MICHELIN Guide recognition of Philippine hotels, with two properties earning Two MICHELIN Keys and four receiving thei... Read More


DTI exec targets P38-M sales from C. Luzon trade fair this week

Manila, Sept. 21 -- Around PHP38 million worth of sales is targeted for the five-day 28th Likha ng Central Luzon Trade Fair, scheduled from Sept. 23 to 27, at Megatrade Hall 2 of SM Megamall, a trade ... Read More


Al-Amanah Bank to finance growth of PH halal industry

Manila, Sept. 21 -- State-owned Al-Amanah Investment Bank of the Philippines has vowed to provide capital to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) involved in the halal industry. In a statement... Read More


Haze brings 'unhealthy' air to 3 Davao Region stations

Manila, Sept. 21 -- The Environmental Management Bureau-Davao Region (EMB-11) said that ambient air monitoring stations across the region reported mixed air quality levels as of 7 a.m. on Monday. In ... Read More


Bicol cops seize P1.6-M shabu in CamNorte buy-bust

Manila, Sept. 21 -- Two drug suspects were arrested with PHP1.6 million worth of shabu in a buy-bust in Paracale, Camarines Norte, the Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO 5) reported Monday. The ope... Read More