ISLAMABAD/NEW DELHI – As tensions flare between India and Pakistan following a tragic attack on tourists in Kashmir, the United Nations Security Council has stepped in with a heartfelt plea: talk, don’t fight. In a closed-door meeting held in New York on Monday, council members were briefed on the growing hostilities between the two nuclear-armed […]
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SRINAGAR: In a significant move, India has started work to enhance the reservoir capacity at two hydroelectric projects in the Kashmir region, sources familiar with the situation have confirmed. This development comes after a recent suspension of a key water-sharing agreement with Pakistan, a decision sparked by heightened tensions between the two nations. The work […]
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KUALA LUMPUR: In light of the ongoing tariff disputes with the United States, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim reassured the nation that the government is committed to supporting Malaysian businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that are feeling the impact. Speaking during a special Dewan Rakyat sitting on Monday (May 5), Anwar emphasized […]
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NAIROBI (Reuters) — In a dramatic moment captured on social media, Kenya’s President William Ruto narrowly avoided a shoe thrown at him during a speech on the rising cost of living, a topic that has sparked widespread discontent across the nation. At a rally in Migori county, located in western Kenya, Ruto was speaking about […]
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JAKARTA: A new government initiative meant to protect Indonesian workers from mass layoffs is being met with anxiety—not from workers, but from business owners themselves. President-elect Prabowo Subianto’s recent announcement of a layoff task force has sparked unease among employers, particularly those in labour-heavy industries like textiles and manufacturing. While the task force is being […]
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