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Middle East makes push into Southeast Asia data centers

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U.S. defense secretary skips South Korea in Asia visit

U.S. defense secret skips South Korea in Asia visit

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Sreejesh on India’s triumph at Men’s Jr Asia Cup

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Philanthropy in Asia diverges greatly from Western models

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Asia needs better energy infrastructure to embrace the AI boom

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Gold Price in Pakistan on Jan 15 up by Rs2,900 to Rs280,800/tola
Gold Price in Pakistan on Jan 15 up by Rs2,900 to Rs280,800/tola ISLAMABAD: The price of 24-karat gold per tola surged by Rs2,900, reaching Rs280,800 on Wednesday, up from Rs277,900 on the previous trading day, as reported by the All Sindh Sarafa Jewellers Association. The price for 10 grams of 24-karat gold rose by Rs2,487,…
BSF recovers Pakistani drone with over 8 kg of heroin at Amritsar border
Amritsar (Punjab) [India], Janu 15 (ANI): In a crackdown against narco-drones, Border Security Force on Wednesday recovered a Pakistani (drone) with 15 packets of suspected heroin weighing 8.560 kgs, along the border in Amritsar district, according to a press statement. According to an official releasem, “Acting on credible intelligence provided by the BSF intelligence wing,…
Activist fund Dalton urges Japan’s Fuji Media to probe TV host scandal
NEW YORK — An affiliate of U.S. activist fund Dalton Investments has urged Japanese broadcaster Fuji Media Holdings to launch an independent investigation into alleged sexual misconduct by TV personality Masahiro Nakai. Dalton and British affiliate Rising Sun Management together own a stake of over 7% in Fuji Media.
FDA bans Red No. 3, artificial coloring used in beverages, candy and other foods
The Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday it’s banning the use of Red No. 3, a synthetic dye that gives food and drinks their bright red cherry color but has been linked to cancer in animals. The dye is still used in thousands of foods, including candy, cereals, cherries in fruit cocktails and strawberry-flavored milkshakes,…
IHC Judge underlines importance of gender equality in society
IHC Judge underlines importance of gender equality in society ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court (IHC) Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani highlighted the critical need for gender equality reforms during a seminar on Wednesday. Expressing his views, Justice Kayani remarked, “I am happy to see uniformed women present here at the event. We as Pakistanis could not understand…
Agniveer women marching contingent participates in 77th Army Day parade
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], Janu 15 (ANI): In a momentous display of empowerment and excellence, the Agniveer women’s marching contingent participated in the Army Day Parade at Pune on Janu 15 furthering the remarkable journey of women in the Indian Army, said a press statement. This marks another significant milestone following their participation in the All-Women…
Infineon to start up Thai power module fab in 2026
BANGKOK — Germany’s Infineon Technologies has begun construction on a semiconductor plant in Thailand, it said Tuesday, part of a push to diversify its Southeast Asian manufacturing beyond Malaysia. The new plant will be located in Samut Prakan, near Bangkok, and begin operating in early 2026.
Consumer prices rose in December, a sign Trump will inherit stubborn inflation as he takes office
Consumer price growth ticked up in December, a sign President-elect Donald Trump will inherit the inflation issues that dogged the Biden Administration as he re-takes the White House next week. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Wednesday that the annual inflation rate — which is calculated based on prices compared to a year ago —…