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Asian stocks rise as oil falls on UAE's OPEC exit

Stocks across Asia mostly advanced on Wednesday despite losses on Wall Street, while oil prices declined after the United Arab Emirates announced plans to leave OPEC, dealing a blow to the influential oil group.

29 Apr 2026-09:36
U.S. offers $10M bounty for Al-Qaeda leader in South Asia

28 Apr 2026-22:09
Asia to face jet fuel shortage first, IATA warns

28 Apr 2026-16:38
Marina Summers set to host Miss Universe Philippines 2026 coronation

Marina Summers is set to host the Miss Universe Philippines coronation night on May 2 at 7 p.m. at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.

27 Apr 2026-15:58
Tokyo stocks rally, Nikkei hits record intraday above 60,000

27 Apr 2026-10:16
Asia sees biggest military spending surge since 2009

Military spending across Asia and Oceania recorded its fastest annual growth in more than a decade in 2025, reflecting rising geopolitical tensions and shifting security priorities.

27 Apr 2026-09:35
Sitharaman signals covid-style relief to counter West Asia crisis

Sitharaman signals covid-style relief to counter West Asia crisis
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced on Saturday that the government is considering policy support similar to the pandemic-era emergency credit schemes to help businesses struggling with supply disruptions and rising costs fueled by the West Asia conflict.

26 Apr 2026-15:14
Gold too expensive? Brides choose ‘one gram’ instead

As gold prices hit record highs, a quiet but powerful shift is unfolding across South Asia’s wedding culture. For generations, gold jewelry has symbolized status, security, and dignity for brides. Now, for many families, it has become simply unaffordable.

24 Apr 2026-13:46
Japan launches financial task force to counter Anthropic’s ‘Mythos’ AI security threat

Japan will set up a task force to address cybersecurity risks in its financial system following concerns about potential vulnerabilities linked to Anthropic's Mythos AI model, Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Friday.

24 Apr 2026-11:50
TotalEnergies invests $1.2B in Kazakhstan wind project

French energy giant TotalEnergies SE has agreed to invest in a $1.2 billion renewable energy project in Kazakhstan, marking a major expansion into large-scale wind and storage infrastructure in Central Asia.

24 Apr 2026-10:25

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