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Brics driving global growth, intra-bloc trade tops $1 trillion: Putin

Putin noted that Brics now contributes around 40 per cent of global GDP in purchasing power parity terms

19 killed, over 200 injured after 7.8-magnitude earthquake hits Philippines

Numerous aftershocks followed the 7:37 am Monday quake, which was felt in nearby Malaysia. Tsunami waves were also detected in Indonesia and Malaysia

US responsible for consequences of any escalation in region: Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei made the comment in a briefing with journalists on Monday in Tehran

Yemen's Houthis to impose ban on Israeli maritime navigation in Red Sea

They ‌also said ‌in ‌a statement that they had attacked Israel

Qatar, Iran discuss mediation efforts amid rising regional tensions

Qatar PM Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani and Iran FM Abbas Araghchi discussed mediation efforts and the evolving security situation in West Asia during a phone call

Israel hits Iran petrochemical plant amid renewed West Asia tensions

Israel earlier on Sunday launched strikes in the Beirut area for the first time since the US ‌announced a truce plan for Lebanon last week

World isn't ready for shocks that are piling up: IMF chief Georgieva

Georgieva, who's been at the helm of the Washington-based lender since 2019, has been through the Covid pandemic, the war in Ukraine, the tariffs turmoil and now the conflict in the West Asia

Trump dismisses idea that Iran betrays his 'no new wars' campaign message

In his 2024 campaign, Trump repeatedly cast his Democratic opponents as warmongers and said he was a president who started 'no new wars' and would bring an era of peace

Iranian envoy says Hormuz strait will be open but with transit fees: Report

The US-Israeli war on Iran has largely cut oil flows via the strait, which before the conflict saw one-fifth of the world's ‌oil pass through

Xi Jinping hails 'new start' in ties ahead of summit with Kim Jong Un

China's ‌unwavering policy is to develop ties with the ​North and both will strengthen exchanges in all ​areas, Xi Jinping said ahead of his visit

China's global ecommerce push slows as Iran war lifts costs, weakens demand

The business models, based on flying $5 dresses from Chinese factories to shoppers, were already under pressure after Trump introduced tariffs and axed customs waivers on low-value parcels last year

Israel activates air defence systems to intercept missiles from Yemen

The development occurs against the backdrop of sharply rising friction across West Asia following the recent cross-border missile strikes exchanged between Iran and Israel

European airlines expect gains to fade as Gulf carriers stage comeback

Airline executives sense their moment of opportunity will soon come to an end as Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways get more of their planes back into the air and increase capacity again

After months of war, Iranians sink into disillusionment and despair

An imploding economy is causing hopelessness among both pro- and anti-government Iranians. And for those who wished for regime change, the letdown is palpable

AI reshaping diplomacy: Can technology replace human understanding?

As global tensions rise, governments are turning to AI to analyse data, model negotiation outcomes and identify compromise options, reshaping modern diplomacy

'Get back to table, make a deal': Trump asks Netanyahu not to strike Iran

Iran launched missiles at Israel on Monday, marking the first Iranian missile attack since the April 8 ceasefire

Asian markets tumble as AI rally cools, oil jumps on West Asia tensions

The Nasdaq had dropped 4.2 per cent on Friday after a hot jobs report ramped up expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate hikes

Israel announces closure of Gaza crossings amid tensions with Iran

The Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) said the move is part of 'necessary security measures'

WHO unveils $518 million Ebola preparedness and response plan for DRC

WHO chief also shared that earlier this week he held a constructive meeting with President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Felix Tshisekedi to discuss the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak

Iran fires several rounds of missiles at Israel as Trump defends ceasefire

Negotiations between Washington and Tehran are bogged down over the fate of billions of dollars of frozen Iranian assets and a parallel conflict between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon