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World leaders urge restraint as clashes in western Tigray resume

France, Feb. 2 -- Hostilities flared in recent days in Tsemlet, western Tigray, an area claimed by forces from the neighbouring Amhara region, raising fears of a renewed conflict between local fighter... Read More


Low tax, high expectations: Why Malaysia must rethink its social contract - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, Feb. 2 -- Malaysia's persistently low tax collection - hovering at around 13 per cent of GDP - is no longer a narrow technical issue best left to accountants or budget specialists. It i... Read More


Nifty 50 recovers from Budget shock, surges over 1%. Is rally temporary or here to stay? Analysts weigh in

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- After a sharp 2% crash during the special trading session on Sunday, dragged by concerns over a higher STT, the Nifty 50 staged a smart rebound in Monday's session, surging 263 po... Read More


MCX Copper up around 1% following sharp intraday reversal

Mumbai, Feb. 2 -- COMEX Copper saw intense volatility today, sliding heavily in Asian trades in tune with equities and testing a four-week low under $5.60 per pound. Shanghai Composite index slumped 2... Read More


How China emerged stronger than ever amid US tariffs-and what India can learn from it

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- Few questions are as revealing today as how the world's two largest economies-the US and China-differ in their economic approaches. In Breakneck: China's Quest to Engineer the Fu... Read More


Baloch militants release video of female 'fidayeen' amid deadly clashes with Pakistan forces

India, Feb. 2 -- The militant group Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) in Pakistan has released images and videos showing female fighters engaged in combat during its ongoing clashes with the country's... Read More


500,000 malware a day: Scams as a global scourge - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, Feb. 2 -- Five hundred thousand malware a day in 2025 is a staggering number. That is the scale of the threat reported by Channel News Asia and Kaspersky Security Report, and they serve... Read More


Equities snap two-session losing streak on budget assessment, Nifty retakes 25,050

Mumbai, Feb. 2 -- Equity benchmarks staged a sharp comeback on Monday, breaking a two-session slide as investors weighed the union budget's implications for market sentiment and capital flows. Buying ... Read More


Ehime Fish Festival 2026 Brings Japan's Iconic Yellowtail to Mumbai in a Landmark Culinary Celebration

Mumbai, Feb. 2 -- Mumbai has embarked on an extraordinary culinary and cultural journey with the launch of the Ehime Fish Festival 2026, currently underway at Robata Kuuraku, located at Gourmet Vill... Read More


Lakurawa: Nigeria's hybrid threat that attracted US missile fire

Nigeria, Feb. 2 -- In January, Nigeria officially designated Lakurawa as a terrorist organisation. Its deadly attacks in the country's northwestern region first grabbed public attention in 2024, and b... Read More