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Punjab Local Government Bill Sparks Uproar in AssemblyPublished on: October 14, 2025 9:58 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 14 -- The Punjab Local Government Bill has triggered intense protests after being swiftly passed in the Punjab Assembly. Despite loud opposition, the government pushed the bill through,... Read More


'Hang my head in shame': Javed Akhtar fumes over India hosting Taliban minister Amir Muttaqi

India, Oct. 14 -- Lyricist, screenwriter and poet Javed Akhtar on Monday criticised the Taliban Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi's visit to India, and the "respect and reception" he received during his trip... Read More


From prawns to KFC: Japanese artists fall in love with Malaysia's food and fans

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 14 -- Malaysia has become a sought-after destination for international music artists, and Japanese acts are high on that list. Following their performances at the Cos-Mic 2025 even... Read More


Wall Street Rallies as Tech and Gold Stocks Surge Amid Trade Truce Hopes

Mumbai, Oct. 14 -- The Nasdaq spiked 490.18 points or 2.2 percent to 22,694.61, the S&P 500 shot up 102.21 points or 1.6 percent to 6,654.72 and the Dow jumped 587.98 points or 1.3 percent to 46,067.5... Read More


Malaysia ready for 47th ASEAN Summit

Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 14 -- A total of 84 outcome documents are expected to be issued at the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits, to be held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre from October 26 to 28,... Read More


"If he loses, we are not going to be generous with Argentina," says Trump as he links US aid to Milei's political future

Washington, Oct. 14 -- US President Donald Trump on Tuesday stated that his administration's plans to extend economic aid to Argentina would depend on whether his ally, Argentine President Javier Mile... Read More


Canara Robeco Asset Management Company IPO ends with 9.74 times subscription

Mumbai, Oct. 14 -- The initial public offer of Canara Robeco Asset Management Company received bids for 33,99,83,448 shares as against 3,48,98,051 shares on offer. The issue was subscribed 9.74 times.... Read More


Vietnam's seafood sector capitalises on FTAs

Hanoi, Oct. 14 -- Vietnam's fisheries industry is optimistic about reaching its export target of 10 billion USD in 2025, buoyed by a 15.5% rise in export revenue over the first nine months of this yea... Read More


Trump says Putin's ongoing war in Ukraine is "making him look very bad"

Washington, Oct. 14 -- US President Donald Trump on Tuesday criticised Russian President Vladimir Putin over his ongoing war in Ukraine, saying it was "making him look very bad." "I don't know why he... Read More


Yen sinks to 152 as coalition rift shakes political confidence

Mumbai, Oct. 14 -- The Japanese yen slipped to around 152 per dollar on Tuesday, extending its losing streak as political uncertainty rattled markets. Investor sentiment soured after Japan's Komeito p... Read More