The Bank of Japan (BoJ) has raised its benchmark interest rate to 1.0%, marking the highest level seen in more than three decades as policymakers work to contain growing inflationary pressures linked to the recent Middle East conflict. The 25-basis-point increase, announced on Tuesday, is the first rate hike since December and reflects the central […]
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India has officially confirmed the deaths of three Indian sailors following a United States military strike on a commercial vessel operating off the coast of Oman, marking another tragic incident involving merchant ships in the region. Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives aboard the […]
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A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coast of the Philippines today, causing widespread destruction, claiming at least 15 lives, and triggering tsunami warnings across multiple countries in the Asia-Pacific region. The earthquake occurred offshore near General Santos City, one of the largest urban centers in southern Philippines, home to more than 700,000 residents. […]
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Tensions across southern Lebanon have sharply intensified after Israel declared all regions south of the Zahrani River as “combat zones,” warning civilians to evacuate immediately ahead of expanded military operations targeting Hezbollah positions. The announcement marks one of the most serious escalations since the ceasefire agreement reached on April 17. The Zahrani River lies approximately […]
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The Middle East crisis deepened once again after the United States confirmed fresh military strikes on Iranian targets just as Iranian officials arrived in Doha for high-level peace negotiations aimed at ending the ongoing conflict. According to US Central Command, American forces targeted missile launch facilities in southern Iran and intercepted boats allegedly attempting to […]
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