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BTS world tour may generate $5.3 billion boost across host cities

BTS' world tour will kick off on April 9 in the South Korean city of Goyang and will make stops in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, London, Paris, Tokyo, Singapore and other major destinations

Pakistan world's most polluted country, followed by Bangladesh: Report

While China is at the 20th position amongst the most polluted countries in the world, the USA is at the 120th spot and the UK is at the 110th spot

Australia, EU sign free trade pact after eight years of negotiations

The deal follows intensified talks amid sharply higher US tariffs under the Trump administration and growing Western concerns over China's dominant position in rare earths and other critical minerals

Trump administration bans new foreign-made routers over security risks

Although some routers are sold by US hardware companies such as Netgear and eero, their production is almost exclusively handled overseas

Trump speaks to Modi, discusses need to keep Strait of Hormuz open

Trump held a call with PM Modi to discuss the evolving situation in West Asia, emphasising the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open

Iran conflict hits global economy as surveys show rising inflation risks

The ensuing leap in the price of oil, gas and other related products is a potential double whammy for economies around the world, feeding through into wider inflation and stunting growth

Saudi Prince is said to push Trump to continue Iran war in recent calls

Prince Mohammed, the people familiar with the discussions said, has argued that Iran poses a long-term threat to the Gulf that can only be eliminated by getting rid of the government

Iran strikes Israel with fresh wave of missiles, mocks Trump's talks claim

Three senior Israeli officials said Trump appeared determined to reach a deal, but that they thought it highly unlikely Iran would agree to US demands in any new round of negotiations

Xi wants Chinese officials to drink less and it's hurting global wine trade

China's push to curb official drinking and weakening demand are leaving global wine producers with excess inventory, falling prices and shrinking export markets

Iran names ex-IRGC commander as top security official after Larijani death

Iranian state television identified the new secretary as Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr

Who is Mohammad Ghalibaf, the man Trump admin is eyeing for Iran talks?

As the West Asia crisis continues, the Trump administration is eyeing Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf as a potential negotiator, though he denies any talks with the US

World Economic Forum postpones meet in Saudi Arabia amid West Asia conflict

The WEF said its decision "reflects a commitment to convening the meeting under conditions that ensure its full strategic impact," adding that it will provide a new date in due course

Earthquake of magnitude 7.6 strikes near Tonga in South Pacific Ocean

Tonga's National Disaster Risk Management Office warned all in the low-lying island nation to move immediately to higher ground or inland

West Asia conflict: Pakistan seeks to mediate peace talks with US, Iran

Pakistan is leveraging close ties fostered with Trump, together with its longstanding bonds with neighbour Iran and other key players such as Saudi Arabia

Traders bet $580 million on oil before Donald Trump's post on Iran talks

Traders reportedly placed $580 million in oil bets minutes before Donald Trump's post on Iran talks, triggering sharp moves in crude and stocks and raising questions over the timing of the trades

Military plane with 125 aboard crashes in Colombia, death toll reaches 66

The tragic accident occurred in Puerto Leguizamo, a remote municipality in the Amazonian province of Putumayo, which borders Peru and Ecuador

Texas refinery explosion near coast forces residents to shelter in place

The explosion comes amid a spike in gas prices driven by uncertainty over the global oil supply because of the Iran war

Global air quality worsens in 2025 as most cities miss WHO standards

The world's 25 most polluted cities were all located in India, Pakistan and China, where industrial emissions, vehicle exhaust, dust storms and crop burning contributed to poor air quality

West Asia war: Iran sites hit despite US postponing strikes; Brent at $100

Strikes hit Iran's energy sites despite Donald Trump announcing a pause; oil prices rose to $100. Here are the top updates at 9 am

Strikes hit Iran energy sites hours after Trump pauses attack plan: Report

Strikes reportedly hit Iranian energy facilities in Isfahan and Khorramshahr hours after US President Donald Trump announced a pause on planned attacks after 'productive talks'