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Middle Eastern countries seek stronger trade ties with RI: Minister

Jakarta, April 30 -- Indonesian Trade Minister Budi Santoso stated that Middle Eastern countries are showing strong interest in deepening trade ties with Indonesia, following the success of previous t... Read More


Algeria reaffirms commitment to OPEC post UAE exit, calls it a pillar of stability in global oil market

Algiers, April 30 -- Algeria reaffirming its commitment to OPEC (Organisation for Petroleum Exporting Countries) called the energy bloc a foundation of stability in the global oil market. The stateme... Read More


Afghanistan Ranks 175th Out of 180 in 2026 Press Freedom Index, RSF Warns

Afghanistan, April 30 -- Afghanistan remains one of the worst countries for media freedom, ranking 175th out of 180 in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index published by Reporters Without Borders, reflec... Read More


Commodities Buzz: UAE leaves OPEC after decades, citing strategic flexibility

Mumbai, April 30 -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced its decision to leave the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), with the exit set to take effect on May 1, 2026. Th... Read More


Joint Statement of the ASEAN Economic Community Council on the Economic Implications of the Situation in the Middle East

Jakarta, April 30 -- We, the ASEAN Economic Community Council (AECC) Ministers, convened a Special ASEAN Economic Community Council Meeting on 30 April 2026, via videoconference, to exchange views on ... Read More


Trump assassination attempt suspect Cole Allen agrees to remain in custody

New Delhi, April 30 -- A man accused of attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump during a press gala in Washington agreed on Thursday (April 30) to remain in federal custody as prosecutors ... Read More


Crude prices hit 4-year high, Brent touches $126 amid concerns of prolong blockade of Strait of Hormuz

New Delhi, April 30 -- Oil prices hit a four-year peak on Thursday as concerns intensified over a lengthy disruption to global energy supplies. The rally was ignited by comments from US President Dona... Read More


Away from prying eyes, Pakistan 'working' to break US-Iran impassePublished on: April 30, 2026 10:21 AM

Pakistan, April 30 -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said that Pakistan was still continuing its efforts to maintain peace in the region, highlighting the country's proactive diplomatic ro... Read More


Secretary-General of ASEAN officiates the ASEAN Secretariat's Halalbihalal 2026

Jakarta, April 30 -- Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today officiated the annual Halalbihalal organised by the ASEAN Secretariat Staff Welfare Committee (SWC). On the occasion, he exten... Read More


'No more nice guy': Trump tells Iran to 'get smart soon' on nuclear dealPublished on: April 30, 2026 10:20 AM

Pakistan, April 30 -- United States President Donald Trump has warned Iran must "get smart soon" following a proposal from Iran that would postpone a deal on Iran's nuclear programme. "Iran can't get ... Read More