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Trump says White House to host UFC fight on his 80th birthdayPublished on: October 7, 2025 12:26 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 7 -- An Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fight planned at the White House will take place on Donald Trump's 80th birthday, the president said, despite the much-hyped event being pre... Read More


Japan helps quake-hit PH via satellite imagery

Manila, Oct. 7 -- The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has provided emergency observation and satellite images of the situation in Northern Cebu in the immediate aftermath of the powerful ear... Read More


Chinese envoy emphasises strong Pakistan ties at mid-autumn festivalPublished on: October 7, 2025 12:15 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 7 -- Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Pakistan, Jiang Zaidong, on Monday reaffirmed the deep-rooted and ironclad friendship between China and Pakistan during his address ... Read More


Oil climbs toward $62 amid Russia supply fears

Mumbai, Oct. 7 -- WTI crude oil futures advanced toward $62 per barrel in Asia on Tuesday, supported by fresh supply concerns after Ukrainian drone attacks disrupted operations at Russia's Kirishi ref... Read More


Japan's Nikkei 225 surges 60% from April lows amid sustained tech stocks rally; Advantest, SoftBank among lead gainers

New Delhi, Oct. 7 -- While key global markets are hitting new highs in 2025, it is Japanese stocks that have captured global attention with their unstoppable rally, propelling the Nikkei 225 to a reco... Read More


Market Speaks: Crude oil sees relatively stable moves in September quarter, diesel crack spread at highest since Feb-24

Mumbai, Oct. 7 -- The US Energy Information Administration or EIA has stated that Crude oil prices were relatively stable in the third quarter of 2025 (3Q25), ending the quarter just 9 cents per barre... Read More


ASEAN Foundation eyes 17.5K PH MSMEs for AI advancement training

Manila, Oct. 7 -- About 17,500 Philippines-based micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are targeted to be enrolled in the two-year AI (artificial intelligence) for MSME Advancement in ASEAN (AIM... Read More


Declining funds forces UNHCR to reduce services, thousands of jobs lost

Nepal, Oct. 7 -- UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi announced that about 5,000 employees have lost their jobs at the agency since the beginning of 2025, more than a quarter of its total ... Read More


PBBM grants cash incentives to WorldSkills ASEAN medalists

Manila, Oct. 7 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday awarded cash incentives to Filipino medalists who excelled in the 14th WorldSkills ASEAN Manila 2025, in recognition of their outstanding... Read More


Trump holds 'great' call with Brazil's President, says both nations 'will do great'

Washington DC, Oct. 7 -- US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) said he had a 'great' phone call with Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Trump recounted his meeting with Silva at... Read More