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Dalal Street recorded its steepest single-session decline in months on Tuesday as escalating tensions between Iran and Israel sent shockwaves through global markets. The Sensex shed more than 1,500…
Jun 12, 2026
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Households and businesses across the region face another round of energy cost increases after liquefied petroleum gas cylinder prices climbed by ₹29, driven by supply disruptions stemming from the …
Jun 11, 2026
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Laos has asked international donors for at least $2 billion to clear unexploded ordnance left by the Vietnam War, a massive environmental and economic hazard that continues to block farmland and de…
Jun 11, 2026
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A former Indian diplomat turned musician delivered an emotionally charged performance that brought the curtains down on The Hindu Huddle in Singapore, showcasing how cultural diplomacy is increasin…
Jun 10, 2026
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi convened the Economic Advisory Council on Monday to examine options for accelerating India's economic growth as global market instability creates headwinds for emerging…
Jun 10, 2026
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The Myanmar national football team plays Guam on June 6, 2026, in what supporters see as a pivotal fixture within the ASEAN football calendar. The match, scheduled for an as-yet-unconfirmed venue, …
Jun 10, 2026
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As Banyana Banyana gears up for their friendly match against Japan, coach Desiree Ellis is taking a proactive approach to mitigate the effects of jetlag. Scheduled for November 2023, the match will…
Jun 9, 2026
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Nadine de Klerk, a key player for the Proteas Women, expressed optimism following the team’s recent encounter with Australia, which took place on Thursday in Sydney. The match served as a wake-up c…
Jun 9, 2026
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez in New Delhi on Tuesday, placing a potential energy partnership at the centre of bilateral discussions. The me…
Jun 8, 2026 · 3 min
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Bangladesh's Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) announced on Thursday that its forces intercepted multiple attempts by Indian nationals to push people across the shared frontier into Bangladeshi territo…
Jun 8, 2026 · 4 min
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on Tuesday that China is preparing to place additional orders for Boeing aircraft ahead of President Xi Jinping's planned visit to Washington. The disclos…
Jun 6, 2026 · 3 min
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A Chinese dissident currently seeking asylum in Britain has lodged a formal complaint after claiming a police interpreter repeatedly berated him during an interview, calling his political activitie…
Jun 6, 2026 · 3 min
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