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President Prabowo urges ASEAN to accelerate energy diversification

Jakarta, May 8 -- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto encouraged ASEAN member countries to accelerate energy diversification to address the growing global uncertainty. "Energy diversification is no... Read More


Islamabad airport alerts passengers to possible flight delaysPublished on: May 8, 2026 4:30 PM

Pakistan, May 8 -- Flight operations at Islamabad International Airport may face disruptions over the coming days due to operational reasons, according to a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) issued by the Paki... Read More


Mann sharpens attack, says twin blasts 'sign of BJP entry' in state

India, May 8 -- Jalandhar Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday escalated his charge against the BJP, holding the party responsible for the twin blasts outside security installations in Jal... Read More


Sensex drops 516 points, Nifty slips below 24,200 as US-Iran tensions rattle markets

Mumbai, May 8 -- The key equity benchmarks slipped on Friday, extending losses for a second straight session, as intensifying geopolitical tensions surrounding the US-Iran conflict rattled investor se... Read More


Tay Ninh, Japan's Yamanashi strengthen cooperation in energy, high-tech agriculture

Tay Ninh, May 8 -- Authorities of the southern province of Tay Ninh and Japan's Yamanashi prefecture on May 8 signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on international exchange and cooperation, open... Read More


UAE's Ministry of Defence says air defence systems "actively engaging" with missiles, UAV threats

Abu Dhabi, May 8 -- The United Arab Emirates has alerted the public to active defence measures following reports of disturbances, clarifying that current aerial activity is linked to the interception ... Read More


Emirates rewards staff with 20-week bonus after historic profit performance

Hyderabad, May 8 -- Dubai's Emirates Group has announced a 20-week salary bonus for eligible employees after the airline reported record financial results for the 2025-26 fiscal year, despite severe d... Read More


Rupee gains one paisa against dollarPublished on: May 8, 2026 3:24 AM

Pakistan, May 8 -- The Rupee on Thursday appreciated by 1 paisa against the US Dollar in interbank trading and closed at Rs 278.71 compared to the previous day's closing of Rs 278.72. According to the... Read More


Abbasi meets Iran envoy, discusses bilateral relationsPublished on: May 8, 2026 3:23 AM

Pakistan, May 8 -- Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi Thursday met with Ambassador of Islamic Republic of Iran to Pakistan, Dr. Reza Amiri Moghadam and discussed bilateral relations, ... Read More


Govt stops private OMCs from importing high-speed dieselPublished on: May 8, 2026 3:23 AM

Pakistan, May 8 -- The federal government has restricted private oil marketing companies (OMCs) from importing high-speed diesel (HSD), permitting only Pakistan State Oil (PSO) to handle its procureme... Read More