Published: Fri, 08 May 2026 19:42:45 GMT
US, allies strike separate WTO e-commerce duties pact
GENEVA, Switzerland: The United States and 18 other World Trade Organization members have agreed among themselves not to impose duties on electronic commerce, after WTO talks failed to break a deadlock over extending a long-standing global moratorium on digital trade tariffs.
Countries including Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Australia, Norway, and Argentina joined the agreeme
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Published: Fri, 08 May 2026 22:30:45 GMT
India, Singapore condemn Pahalgam attack, blast near Red Fort; reaffirm zero tolerance against terrorism at JWG meeting
New Delhi [India], May 9 (ANI): India and Singapore strongly condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, including cross-border terrorism, during the 5th meeting of the India-Singapore Joint Working Group (JWG) on Combating Terrorism and Transnational Crime held in New Delhi.In a statement on Friday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that the Joint Working Group unequivocally condemned the
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Published: Fri, 08 May 2026 14:32:17 GMT
Shadow of Hantavirus: Expert warns of zoonotic threat, high fatality risk
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 8 (ANI): As global health monitoring intensifies, Dr Ishwar Gilada, Chairman and Managing Director at Unison Medicare and Research Centre, is raising a sharp alarm regarding the Hantavirus. Far from being a 'novel' threat, Dr Gilada, while speaking to ANI, emphasised that this old, rodent-borne pathogen carries a staggering mortality rate and a complex transmission window that c
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Published: Fri, 08 May 2026 12:00:44 GMT
Sensex closed 516 points down, Nifty slips 150 amid fresh military tensions near Hormuz
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 8 (ANI): The domestic equity markets ended the week under pressure on Friday as fresh military actions near the Strait of Hormuz weighed on investor sentiment, leading both benchmark indices to close in the red.The Nifty 50 index closed at 24,176.15, down 150.50 points or 0.62 per cent, while the BSE Sensex settled at 77,328.19, declining 516.33 points or 0.66 per cent.Ma
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Published: Fri, 08 May 2026 10:01:56 GMT
Union MoS Sanjay Seth to inaugurate India's first International Ophthalmology Research Conference in New Delhi
New Delhi [India], May 8 (ANI): The Department of Ophthalmology at Army Hospital (Research & Referral), New Delhi, in collaboration with All-India Ophthalmological Society, is set to host India's first International Ophthalmology Research Conference at Manekshaw Centre, Delhi Cantonment, from May 9 to 10, Defence Ministry said. This two-day academic event, named All-India Ophthalmological Society - Armed For
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Published: Fri, 08 May 2026 10:00:41 GMT
Govt exploring fractional aircraft ownership policy, considering aircraft as infrastructure assets: Civil Aviation Minister
New Delhi [India], May 8 (ANI): The government is actively working on a policy framework for fractional ownership in aviation and is also considering recognizing aircraft as infrastructure assets to strengthen India's aviation financing and leasing ecosystem, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said on Friday.Addressing the India Aircraft Leasing and Financing Summit 2.0 at GIFT City in Gandhinagar, the mini
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Published: Fri, 08 May 2026 07:01:00 GMT
US Awaiting 'Serious Offer' From Iran On Peace Proposal, Says Rubio
New postsFeatured entry15:24Rubio Says US Awaiting Iran Response to Peace ProposalUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks reporters at the US Embassy in Rome on May 8.US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that Washington is awaiting Irans response to a US proposal aimed at ending the conflict."We're expecting a response from them today at some point... I hope it's a ser
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Published: Fri, 08 May 2026 07:01:00 GMT
Two Iranian-Flagged Tankers Disabled In Gulf Of Oman, CENTCOM Says
New posts16:37US Says It Has Disabled 2 More Iranian-Flagged TankersTwo more Iranian-flagged tankers were disabled by US forces in the Gulf of Oman as Washington continued enforcing its blockade on vessels entering or leaving Iran, US Central Command (CENTCOM)said in a May 8 post on X.According to CENTCOM, which is responsible for American forces in the Middle East, US Navy fighter jets st
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Published: Thu, 07 May 2026 12:32:50 GMT
Nifty, Sensex end flat amid mixed global cues, crude falls below USD 100 per barrel
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 7 (ANI): Indian equity markets ended on a largely flat note on Wednesday amid mixed global signals and continued uncertainty around developments in West Asia.The Nifty 50 index closed at 24,326.65, down 4.30 points or 0.02 per cent, while the BSE Sensex settled at 77,844.52, declining 114 points or 0.15 per cent.Market experts said investors remained cautious despite some
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Published: Thu, 07 May 2026 05:55:35 GMT
Jairam Ramesh uses Operation Sindoor anniversary to target govt over strategic handling
New Delhi [India], May 7 (ANI): Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Thursday used the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor to launch a sharp critique of the government's handling of the military operation and its diplomatic aftermath, while stating that he salutes the armed forces.In a post on X, Ramesh questioned the circumstances around the ceasefire announcement on May 10, 2025, claiming that the first
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Published: Wed, 06 May 2026 13:44:06 GMT
Benchmark indices extend gains; Sensex up 941 pts, Nifty advances 298 pts
New Delhi [India], May 6 (ANI): Indian markets closed in green as Indian benchmark indices sustained the positive momentum to end Wednesday's trading session with gains. The BSE Sensex finished the day at 77,958.52 points, marking an increase of 940.73 points or 1.22 per cent. The NSE Nifty 50 followed a similar trajectory, closing at 24,330.95 points, up by 298.15 points or 1.24 per cent.At the closing bell, In
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Published: Wed, 06 May 2026 05:10:33 GMT
Global optimism drives Indian stocks up; Sensex gains 500 points, Nifty soared 24,000 mark
New Delhi [India], May 6 (ANI): Indian indices see green on the opening bell as domestic markets trade with significant gains on Wednesday morning.The BSE SENSEX stood at 77,536.67 points, marking an increase of 518.88 points or 0.67 per cent at the start of trade. Simultaneously, the NSE NIFTY 50 showed the upward movement, standing at 24,218.80 points, gaining 186.00 points or 0.77 per cent. At the time
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Published: Sat, 09 May 2026 02:00:00 GMT
A tale of two Harrys: Service, spin and the Sussex identity crisis
Prince Harrys starkly different appearances in Kyiv and Australia exposed the widening gulf between authentic public service and the machinery of celebrity royal branding, writes ProfessorVince Hooper.ON THE MORNING of Thursday 23 April, PrinceHarrystepped off anovernight train from Polandinto Kyivs central station.No advance press release. No bicoastal publicist coordinating the optics. No outfit tagged
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Published: Fri, 08 May 2026 04:07:13 GMT
The ASEAN Way Under Pressure in Response to a Fractured World Order
Rizal G. BuendiaDownload PDFMay 8 2026michal812/DepositphotosThe Philippines plays host to two Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) 48th and 49th summits in May and November 2026 respectively. Under the themeNavigating our future, Together, the fora focus onthree strategic priorities, namely: strengthening peace and securityby ensuring regional stability in a challenging geopolitical envi
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Published: Thu, 07 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT
Dictators, democracies and the death of a free press
As governments tighten their grip on information, press freedom around the world is collapsing under the weight of censorship, intimidation and state-backed persecution, writes DrBinoy Kampmark.SCRIBBLERS, scribes, authors and publishers all of these are facing ever-worsening conditions in pursuing their work in battling the goons of secrecy and impunity.The Reporters Without Borders (RSF)World Press Free
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Published: Wed, 06 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT
We trade with Asia yet our strategic priorities do not reflect it
Australias economic reality is anchored in Asia, but its strategic imagination is not keeping pace, writesMainul Haque.AUSTRALIA IS DEEPLY INTEGRATED into Asia in every practical sense that matters. We trade there, we depend on it for growth, and increasingly our prosperity is shaped by it. Yet much of our strategic thinking continues to treat this reality as secondary.This is the central contradiction in
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 14:15:23 GMT
Search ends after Indonesia's Mount Dukono eruption leaves 3 dead
JAKARTA, May 10 (Xinhua) -- A joint search and rescue operation for hikers affected by the eruption of Mount Dukono in Indonesia's North Maluku province ended on Sunday after all missing victims were found, authorities said. Three hikers were killed in the eruption, including two Singaporean nationals and one Indonesian, the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) said. Of the 20 hikers affected, 17 su
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Published: Fri, 08 May 2026 10:15:25 GMT
Singapore posts record tourism receipts in 2025
SINGAPORE, May 8 (Xinhua) -- Singapore recorded its highest-ever tourism receipts in 2025, as international visitor arrivals reached 16.9 million and generated 32.8 billion Singapore dollars (about 25.86 billion U.S. dollars), Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations Grace Fu said on Friday. China, Indonesia and Australia were the top source markets by tourism receipts, while long-haul markets including Germany, th
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Published: Fri, 08 May 2026 07:45:19 GMT
Chinese AI robot dogs bring smart tourism experience to Singapore
Chinese AI-powered robot dogs are bringing a new smart tourism experience to Singapore, where visitors can interact with them at popular attractions. #GLOBALink
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Published: Fri, 08 May 2026 06:15:18 GMT
Pakistan seeks Singapore's help for stranded seafarers
ISLAMABAD, May 8 (Xinhua) -- Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar said Friday he has spoken with Singapore's Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan to seek support in facilitating the welfare and repatriation of Pakistani and Iranian seafarers near Singaporean waters. In a statement shared on social media, Dar said he requested Singapore's assistance for 11 Pakistani and 20 Iran
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Published: Thu, 07 May 2026 07:15:10 GMT
Feature: Chinese AI robot dogs bring smart tourism experience to Singapore
SINGAPORE, May 7 (Xinhua) -- As evening falls, crowds begin to gather at Sensoryscape, a tourist site on the island resort Sentosa, in Singapore. With the sea breeze blowing and music filling the air, five AI-powered robot dogs start dancing to the rhythm. They wave, jump, spin, and roll on the ground. After the performance, they even interact and "chat" with visitors. Children excitedly run around them, while a
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Published: Wed, 06 May 2026 15:17:21 GMT
Wang leads China's comeback win over Romania at table tennis team worlds (updated)
LONDON, May 6 (Xinhua) -- Wang Chuqin claimed two wins as China rallied to beat Romania 3-1 on Wednesday and reached the men's team quarterfinals at the 2026 ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals. China fell behind early when Liang Jingkun lost 11-5, 11-7, 11-6 to Eduard Ionescu, the highest-ranked player in Romania's lineup. "I was a bit tight at the start, and he performed better. After he h
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Published: Wed, 06 May 2026 09:15:16 GMT
Record demand drives Singapore PMI to 57.9 in April
SINGAPORE, May 6 (Xinhua) -- Singapore's private sector expanded at a faster pace in April, with the headline seasonally adjusted S&P Global Singapore Purchasing Manager's Index (PMI) rising to 57.9 from 56.7 in March, S&P Global Market Intelligence said on Wednesday. The latest reading signalled the second-strongest improvement in business conditions since July 2022, surpassed only by February's figure,
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Published: Wed, 06 May 2026 04:15:10 GMT
Xinhua Headlines: Redefining later life, Chinese retirees turn to overseas study, travel for vibrant new chapter
SHANGHAI, May 6 (Xinhua) -- For 58-year-old Zhang Shaomei, retirement has never meant quiet days at home, as just three days after wrapping up her career, she flew to Malta, where she spent the next three months switching seamlessly between textbook lessons and global adventures. With her Schengen visa, Zhang visited eight European countries during her stay. For her, studying and traveling abroad is not merely a
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Published: Sat, 09 May 2026 09:55:37 GMT
WHO chief due in Canaries to coordinate hantavirus ship evacuation
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus will accompany Spain's health and interior ministers to a command post there "to ensure coordination between administrations, health control, and the application of the planned surveillance and response protocols", the sources said.Three passengers from the MV Hondius -- a Dutch husband and wife and a German woman -- have died, while others have fallen sick with the rare disease, which
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 07:33:48 GMT
NOTICE - Sunrise Airways updates baggage fees - iciHaiti.com - All the news in brief 7-7
NOTICE - Sunrise Airways updates baggage fees - iciHaiti.com - All the news in brief 7-7
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 02:39:25 GMT
The wake-up call from Koh Phangan- A paradigm shift in Thailands regulatory enforcement
The wake-up call from Koh Phangan- A paradigm shift in Thailands regulatory enforcement
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 02:39:04 GMT
Healthcare & Insurance in Thailand - Navigating the 2026 Crisis
Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 02:38:30 GMT
Google has bit more time to address concerns in EU investigation, EU Commission says
Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 02:38:26 GMT
US judge will not rubber-stamp Elon Musk settlement with SEC
Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 02:38:14 GMT
Asian Development Bank to mobilise $30 billion to help ASEAN countries withstand external shocks
Asian Development Bank to mobilise $30 billion to help ASEAN countries withstand external shocks
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 02:36:59 GMT
Amazon's Chile data center moves ahead after residents lose environmental challenge
Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 02:36:56 GMT
Astronomers get the best look yet at the surface of an exoplanet
Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 02:36:52 GMT
Honeywell's Quantinuum moves closer to public markets with US IPO filing
Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 02:36:37 GMT
Sony, Nintendo grapple with memory price surge as AI boom constrains supply
Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 02:36:31 GMT
Logitech bets on AI, gaming and business users as it raises spending, CEO says
Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 02:36:19 GMT
When high-stakes deals in EEC are shaken by "sworn declarations"
Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 02:36:06 GMT
Freeport Indonesia adjusts Grasberg production recovery, full resumption delayed until 2028
Freeport Indonesia adjusts Grasberg production recovery, full resumption delayed until 2028
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 02:35:58 GMT
Global equity funds draw inflows for the seventh week on earnings optimism
Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 02:35:07 GMT
The Last Sanctuary- Why Thailand is destined to become the global haven for the elite
The Last Sanctuary- Why Thailand is destined to become the global haven for the elite
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 02:34:59 GMT
Apple, Intel reach preliminary chip-making deal, WSJ reports
Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 02:34:43 GMT
Legal analysis- The synergy between nominee suppression and property tax enforcement
Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 02:34:41 GMT
David Attenborough turns 100, 'overwhelmed' by birthday wishes
Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 02:34:24 GMT
US Senate Committee set to consider long-awaited crypto bill next week
Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 02:34:01 GMT
Schools reach out to Canvas hackers as breach hits US classrooms, source says
Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 02:33:56 GMT
Pakistan to issue first 'Panda bond' next week, finance minister says
Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 02:33:52 GMT
Thailand escalates legal crackdown with 23-agency alliance targeting illegal Nominee structures
Thailand escalates legal crackdown with 23-agency alliance targeting illegal Nominee structures
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 02:33:48 GMT
Anthropic signs $1.8 billion AI cloud deal with Akamai, Bloomberg News reports
Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 00:36:54 GMT
Victims and Survivors Commissioner Meets Health Minister to Discuss Funding and Support 08-05-2026
Victims and Survivors Commissioner Meets Health Minister to Discuss Funding and Support 08-05-2026
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Published: Sat, 09 May 2026 15:41:46 GMT