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Philippines: $106.2 billion worth of ‘PPP’ projects underway

Manila: With a whopping ₱6.01 trillion ($106.2 billion) in projects lined up, the country’s infrastructure game is getting a serious…

4 months ago

Oman, Russia sign 9 key agreements including visa waiver

MOSCOW: The high-profile ceremony, held as part of His Majesty the Sultan’s state visit to the Russian Federation, included the…

4 months ago

President Putin hails His Majesty Sultan Haitham’s role in 40 years of ties, eyes stronger Russia-Oman future

Moscow : During the state visit of His Majesty the Sultan, President Vladimir Putin delivered a speech underscoring the enduring…

4 months ago

Up to 3,521% tariff: US imposes new duties on solar imports from Southeast Asia

The US set new duties as high as 3,521% on solar imports from four Southeast Asian countries, delivering a win…

4 months ago

Who is Nikku Madhusudhan, the Indian-origin scientist behind breakthrough in search for life outside the Earth

The name of Dr Nikku Madhusudhan exploded in the public domain with his breakthrough research on a planet named K2-18b.…

4 months ago

Trump moves to levy Chinese vessels in widening trade war

The Trump administration took steps to impose levies on Chinese vessels docking at US ports, threatening to shake up global…

4 months ago

Over 130 foreign students sue US Govt over abrupt visa revocations

WASHINGTON : The legal action, initially filed by 17 students in Georgia on April 11, has since drawn 116 more…

4 months ago

Oil rises a second day after US cracks down on Iranian supply

Oil rose for a second day after the US vowed to reduce Iran’s energy exports to "zero". Brent crude climbed…

4 months ago

His Majesty Sultan Haitham meets Dutch parliamentary leaders

NETHERLANDS : During the meeting, discussions focused on strengthening the existing ties between the Sultanate of Oman and the Netherlands.…

4 months ago

US will impose 21% tariff on Mexican tomatoes starting in July

The US will begin imposing tariffs of more than 20 per cent on most imports of tomatoes from Mexico, citing…

4 months ago

Philippine money market group says banks cautious of trade risks

President Donald Trump’s ever-changing tariff onslaught is overshadowing the Philippines’ sound economic fundamentals and will likely keep banks selective in…

4 months ago

Trump touts ‘self-deport’ campaign for migrants

US President Donald Trump talked up Thursday a self-deportation campaign that encourages undocumented migrants to voluntarily leave so they can…

4 months ago

104% tariffs: Asian stocks sink on fresh Trump levy: Markets wrap

Stocks sank and Treasuries sold off as financial markets were hit by fresh turmoil after US President Donald Trump ratcheted…

4 months ago

104% tariffs: Asian stocks sink on fresh Trump levy: Markets wrap

Stocks sank and Treasuries sold off as financial markets were hit by fresh turmoil after US President Donald Trump ratcheted…

4 months ago

Russia spacecraft lifts off to ISS with NASA astronaut, 2 Russian cosmonauts

MOSCOW : A Russian Soyuz-2.1a rocket, named the ‘Victory Rocket’ in honour of the 80th anniversary of the end of…

4 months ago

China vows to ‘fight to the end’ if US insists on new tariffs

China slammed the US for threatening to raise tariffs and pledged to retaliate if Washington follows through, raising the stakes…

4 months ago

Global aviation giants will not emerge unscathed from US tariff wars

The imposition of sweeping tariffs by the Trump administration marks a profound turning point in international trade. On April 2,…

4 months ago

Pesos rises further vs US dollar: Effect on OFW remittances, ₱400 cut for every $100 sent

Manila: The peso gained further on Monday (April 7), opening at ₱56.852 against the US dollar, in a show of…

4 months ago

Market panic deepens as China retaliates against Trump tariffs

Panic selling gripped global markets on Monday, as US President Donald Trump refused to budge on his swingeing tariffs despite…

4 months ago

‘Hands off!’: Tens of thousands march in US against Trump and Elon Musk

Washington: Tens of thousands of protesters flooded the streets of major US cities on Saturday to oppose the divisive policies…

4 months ago

India, Sri Lanka discuss fishermen issue; Colombo to release 11 fishermen imminently: Foreign secy Misri

Colombo : The issue of fishermen was discussed in considerable detail between India and Sri Lanka, with Sri Lankan authorities…

4 months ago

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