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Nothing to fear, even with a weakening rupiah - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, Jan. 16 -- Hand-wringing over a softer currency often accompanies headlines about fiscal flexibility. In Indonesia, the two have recently been conflated-suggesting that a weakening rupi... Read More


Brawner calls for 'unity' among units tasked for ASEAN 2026

Manila, Jan. 16 -- Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. on Friday called for "interagency unity and operational readiness" among the emergency response units that were fo... Read More


Who is Niall Stanage? Reporter gets fiery rebuff from Karoline Leavitt over question on ICE; 'left-wing hack'

India, Jan. 16 -- A tense encounter at a White House press briefing on Thursday, January 15, saw Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt use sharp words to criticize journalist Niall Stanage, who pressed her... Read More


South Africa to probe Iran's role in war games that angered US

France, Jan. 16 -- The probe comes after the United States sharply criticised the past week's drills, which brought vessels from China, Iran, Russia and the United Arab Emirates to waters off Cape Tow... Read More


India, Japan to deepen "strategic cooperation" amid "global uncertainty": Jaishankar

New Delhi, Jan. 16 -- India sees Japan as a "top strategic partner" and will work closely with Tokyo to help "shape the global order" amid rising "economic" and "security challenges," External Affairs... Read More


Trump announces formation of Gaza 'Board of Peace' under US-backed phase two of peace plan - What we know so far

New Delhi, Jan. 16 -- US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced the formation of a Gaza "board of peace," a key phase two element of a US-backed plan to end the war in the Palestinian territory.... Read More


Rana Sanaullah congratulates Achakzai, calls for dialogue with oppositionPublished on: January 16, 2026 5:01 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 16 -- Prime Minister's Adviser on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah Khan on Friday congratulated Mahmood Khan Achakzai on his appointment as leader of the opposition in the National Asse... Read More


Maruti Suzuki begins export of Victoris SUV as 'Across'; Over 450 units dispatched

India, Jan. 16 -- Maruti Suzuki India Limited has commenced exports of its Victoris SUV, which will be sold in global markets under the name 'Across'. The first batch of over 450 units has been shippe... Read More


Trump finally gets Nobel Peace Prize medal! Courtesy Maria Corina Machado-not Nobel Committee

New Delhi, Jan. 16 -- Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel laureate Maria Corina Machado said on Thursday she "presented" her Nobel Peace Prize medal to US President Donald Trump in a bid to win ove... Read More


Venezuela's Machado 'presented' Trump with medal of Nobel Peace Prize

New Delhi, Jan. 16 -- Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado said Thursday she "presented" her Nobel Peace Prize medal to Donald Trump, in a bid to win over the US president who had sidelin... Read More