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Lazaro: PH is Latin America's 'strategic gateway' to $4-T ASEAN market

Manila, Aug. 21 -- The Philippines serves as a "premier strategic gateway" for Latin American firms that are looking to expand into Southeast Asia's USD4 trillion market, Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma.... Read More


USD/JPY trades flat around 159; Core inflation in Japan accelerates in July

Mumbai, Aug. 21 -- The Japanese yen is holding steady on Friday after data showed Japan's core consumer inflation rose faster in July, adding to expectations that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) could raise i... Read More


Pezeshkian calls for ending Iran-US warPublished on: August 21, 2026 9:39 PM

Pakistan, Aug. 21 -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for an end to the months-long war with the United States, citing Tehran's stronger position. Pezeshkian said Friday that Iran shoul... Read More


Laos - A promising destination for Vietnamese businesses

Hanoi, Aug. 21 -- Laos is not only a close neighbour of Vietnam but has also become a promising destination for Vietnamese businesses seeking to expand investment and operations abroad. Trade and inve... Read More


Indonesian minister urges ASEAN cooperation on youth development

Jakarta, Aug. 21 -- Indonesian Youth and Sports Minister Erick Thohir urged ASEAN members to jointly address youth development challenges as rapid global changes reshape technology, jobs and society. ... Read More


Mpox outbreak in Guinea-Bissau sparks alarm: Children account for half of suspected cases, says UNICEF

India, Aug. 21 -- Children, who are particularly vulnerable to the disease, account for half of the 46 suspected mpox cases identified in Guinea-Bissau - with 16 of them under the age of four. The se... Read More


'Boycott that Brazil match': Bhaichung Bhutia questions rRs.r50-70 crore spend, says Bengal football could pay the price

India, Aug. 21 -- Former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia has called on football supporters to boycott India's high-profile friendly against Brazil in Kolkata, arguing that spending tens of crores on a ... Read More


US Israel Iran War Latest News: Are Indian Seafarers Safe in Strait of Hormuz? Past Attack Video Resurfaces Amid Rising Middle East Tensions

India, Aug. 21 -- US Israel Iran War Latest News: The safety of Indian seafarers working aboard commercial vessels in and around the Strait of Hormuz has come under renewed scrutiny after an old video... Read More


Crude oil prices head for second weekly gain as US steps up economic pressure on Iran

New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- Crude oil prices are on track to post a second consecutive weekly gain as hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough in the Middle East faded after the US announced plans to impose swee... Read More


Gold, silver prices today, 21 August: Check retail rates of 24K, 22K gold, 999 silver in Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata

New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- The price of the yellow metal in India's retail market rose on Friday, 21 August, amid ongoing uncertainty over the US-Iran conflict in the Middle East. The US plans to intensif... Read More