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Offstage DiplomacyPublished on: October 7, 2025 12:41 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 7 -- Senator Raza Rabbani's warning that Parliament must be taken into confidence on Pakistan's "new US policy" could not have come at a more fraught moment. Over the past week, foreign... Read More


Health Ministry to push Cabinet for total vape ban, foresees related health costs hitting RM400m by 2030

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 7 -- The Health Ministry (MOH) is pressing ahead with its plan for a nationwide vape ban and projects that healthcare costs for vape-related illnesses could soar to RM400 million by... Read More


Janus Henderson marks first close of SVC-backed MENA private credit fund

New Delhi, Oct. 7 -- Janus Henderson, a global asset management firm, has marked the first close of its Middle East and North Africa (MENA)-focused private credit fund. The London-headquartered asset... Read More


Trump says White House to host UFC fight on his 80th birthdayPublished on: October 7, 2025 12:26 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 7 -- An Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fight planned at the White House will take place on Donald Trump's 80th birthday, the president said, despite the much-hyped event being pre... Read More


Japan helps quake-hit PH via satellite imagery

Manila, Oct. 7 -- The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has provided emergency observation and satellite images of the situation in Northern Cebu in the immediate aftermath of the powerful ear... Read More


Chinese envoy emphasises strong Pakistan ties at mid-autumn festivalPublished on: October 7, 2025 12:15 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 7 -- Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Pakistan, Jiang Zaidong, on Monday reaffirmed the deep-rooted and ironclad friendship between China and Pakistan during his address ... Read More


Oil climbs toward $62 amid Russia supply fears

Mumbai, Oct. 7 -- WTI crude oil futures advanced toward $62 per barrel in Asia on Tuesday, supported by fresh supply concerns after Ukrainian drone attacks disrupted operations at Russia's Kirishi ref... Read More


Japan's Nikkei 225 surges 60% from April lows amid sustained tech stocks rally; Advantest, SoftBank among lead gainers

New Delhi, Oct. 7 -- While key global markets are hitting new highs in 2025, it is Japanese stocks that have captured global attention with their unstoppable rally, propelling the Nikkei 225 to a reco... Read More


Market Speaks: Crude oil sees relatively stable moves in September quarter, diesel crack spread at highest since Feb-24

Mumbai, Oct. 7 -- The US Energy Information Administration or EIA has stated that Crude oil prices were relatively stable in the third quarter of 2025 (3Q25), ending the quarter just 9 cents per barre... Read More


ASEAN Foundation eyes 17.5K PH MSMEs for AI advancement training

Manila, Oct. 7 -- About 17,500 Philippines-based micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are targeted to be enrolled in the two-year AI (artificial intelligence) for MSME Advancement in ASEAN (AIM... Read More