Malaysian ruling bloc partner reviews ties as graft scandal intensifies
KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 — A major party in Malaysia’s ruling coalition said it is reviewing its position within the
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Taiwan opposition backs only part of defence boost as arms deadline dispute grows
TAIPEI, March 6 — Taipei’s defence minister rebuked the main opposition on Friday after it proposed funding only about 30%
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Iran launches fresh missile barrage as Middle East war deepens
TEL AVIV/DUBAI, March 5 — Iran launched a new wave of missiles and drones toward Israel on Thursday, intensifying a
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Private equity eyes FactSet after share slump, but AI disruption fears cloud deal prospects
NEW YORK, March 5 — Private equity firms Thoma Bravo and Hellman & Friedman have in recent months evaluated a
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Dollar climbs as Middle East tensions spur safe-haven demand
LONDON/SINGAPORE, March 5 — The U.S. dollar strengthened on Thursday as escalating tensions in the Middle East drove investors toward
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Nepal votes in pivotal election months after deadly youth protests toppled government
KATHMANDU, March 5— Voters in Nepal began casting ballots on Thursday in a general election to choose a new parliament,
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Iran conflict seen weighing on India’s growth more than inflation, supporting low interest rates
MUMBAI, March 5 — The recent U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran is expected to weigh more heavily on India’s economic growth
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China balances energy security and diplomacy as Iran crisis roils global oil routes
BEIJING, March 5 — Xi Jinping’s government is prioritizing energy security and diplomatic stability over direct support for Iran after
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U.S. defence chief backs Israel to continue operations, Israeli ministry says
March 5 — U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth told Israel to “keep going until the end” in overnight talks
Read MoreUAE stocks extend losses as regional conflict weighs on investor sentiment.
March 5 — The United Arab Emirates’ stock markets fell in early trading on Thursday, extending losses from the previous
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