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The Philippines Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the nation’s markets watchdog, has issued an advisory on Wednesday, warning the public against Skyline Crypto and Dry Goods Trading.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim rejects the notion that China’s dominance is to be feared

Ahmadi Governorate in the Gulf Kingdom, a media report said on Wednesday. The massive fire which occurred at a six-storey building in the city of Mangaf on July 12 was caused by an electrical short circuit in the guard's room on the ground floor. The building was home to 196 migrant workers, mostly Indians. «The Public Prosecution has ordered the detention of a Kuwaiti national, three Indian nationals, and four Egyptian nationals for two weeks in connection with the Al-Mangaf building fire case,» English language daily Arab Times reported without identifying their names.

A bulk carrier sank in the Red Sea days after an attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels believed to have killed one mariner on board

Chinese Premier Li Qiang is set to talk with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim with the two countries due to ink new cooperation pacts on digital economy and green development as they mark 50 years of diplomatic relations

manga series, One Piece, has left fans eagerly awaiting the next installment. The previous chapter saw a thrilling battle between Zoro and Nusjuro, with the outcome leaving many questions unanswered. In this article, we'll provide an update on the release date and speculate on what to expect in the upcoming chapter, as per a Dexerto report. Chapter 1117 Recap

Kaiju No. 8 anime has premiered on Crunchyroll. Here is the release date and time of Episode 11 and the schedule of all upcoming episodes of this exciting new series.

Boruto Two Blue Vortex Chapter 11 has fans eagerly awaiting the next developments. With new power-ups and intense battles, the chapter promises significant moments for key characters.

The U.S. military has unleashed a wave of attacks targeting radar sites operated by Yemen’s Houthi rebels after one merchant sailor went missing and the vessel he was on caught fire in the latest Houthi strike in the Red Sea

India has witnessed the fastest jump in alternative payment share for e-commerce payments in the Asia-pacific region from 20.4% in 2018 to 58.1 %in 2023 as per a report by GlobalData, a data and analytics company. Options for payment other than traditional cash include UPI, debit cards and credit cards among others.

Philippine supply ship collided near the disputed Spratly Islands in the South China Sea on Monday, China's coast guard said. The coast guard said a Philippine supply ship entered waters near the Second Thomas Shoal, a submerged reef in the Spratly Islands that's part of territory claimed by several nations. The Chinese coast guard said in a statement on the social media platform WeChat the Philippine supply ship «ignored China's repeated solemn warnings… and dangerously approached a Chinese vessel in normal navigation in an unprofessional manner, resulting in a collision». «The Philippines is entirely responsible for this,» it added.

South China Sea as well as cultural value and discover its past, authorities have recovered 1,000 pieces of treasure, including copper coins and ornate pottery from the Ming Dynasty. According to China's National Cultural Heritage Administration, valuable artifacts from the debris of a pair of ancient shipwrecks, buried under 5,000 feet have been taken out. The shipwrecks were discovered in 2022 and the authorities toiled for one year to assess their value and ways to reach them. After much deliberations, planning and study, the archaeologists used a crewed submersible called "Deep Sea Warrior" to conduct the excavation, reports CBS News.

fire incident in Kuwait on June 12, were held at their respective hometowns in Kerala on Saturday where hundreds came to bid adieu. The bodies of 23 Keralites who lost their lives in the fire that happened in one of the residential accommodations of a company at Mangaf in Kuwait, were brought to the state on Friday in a special flight from the Gulf nation. The funerals of 12 Keralites were held on Friday itself, while four of them were held today. The funerals of Lucas and Sajan George from Kollam, Aneesh Kumar from Kannur and Akash S Nair from Pathanamthitta were held today.

immigrant doctors in the United States and the second-largest source of registered nurses, according to a recent report by Remitly. However, when considering the total number of immigrant healthcare professionals, including home health aides and nursing assistants, India ranks third, after the Philippines and Mexico. Of the 9.87 lakh doctors in the US, nearly 26.5% or 2.62 lakh are immigrants. Indian doctors form the largest group, with more Indians moving to the US to work as physicians than any other nationality. New Jersey, Florida, and New York are the top destination states for these professionals. The «Immigrant Healthcare Index» by Remitly, based on data from the Migration Policy Institute (MPI) and the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, reveals that 16% of the 34.17 lakh registered nurses in the US are immigrants. Filipinos lead this category with 1.41 lakh registered nurses, representing 26% of the immigrant nurse population. Indian nurses follow with 32,000 (6%), and Nigerians with 24,000 (5%). California, Nevada, and New Jersey are the top states for immigrant nurses.

The U.S. says the Iranian-backed Houthis launched two anti-ship cruise missiles and struck a commercial ship in the Gulf of Aden off Yemen, setting it on fire and severely injuring one civilian mariner

India will remain the region's fastest-growing economy, sustaining last year’s domestically driven momentum and its policy momentum is expected to continue as the new government takes charge with a reduced majority, according to ratings firm Moody’s. “We anticipate policy continuity after the general election, and a continued focus on infrastructure development and encouragement of private sector investment” the ratings firm said in a report. In the first half of calendar year 2024, Indonesia, Philippines and India led the way and should continue to outperform pre-COVID growth numbers on the back of rising exports, local demand and government spending lift.

A 34-year-old Vietnamese tourist was reportedly angry about visa fees emerged from the women's bathroom with no clothes, June 8, 2024 at Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila, Philippines. (Credit: Viral Press)

₹62.71 up 20 per cent as soon as the market opened on June 10, at 9:15 am on BSE.Wardwizard Innovations is an electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing company with a market capitalisation of ₹1800 crore, according to the company's website. The EV maker is listed on BSE.

Dr Reddy’s Laboratories: The pharmaceutical company has reported that the US FDA issued a Form 483 with four observations at its API manufacturing facility (CTO-6) in Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh on June 7. The company has stated that it will address these issues within the stipulated timeline.Mphasis: BCP Topco IX Pte, a Singapore-based private limited company linked to Blackstone, is set to sell a 10.6% stake in Mphasis at a base price of ₹2,350 per share.

US Defence official Elbridge Colby stressed that an attack by China against Taiwan could happen with little warning as China has given up on «peaceful unification», reported Taiwan News.

The Philippines is planning one of the world's biggest buildouts of natural gas infrastructure, with almost two dozen power plants announced and ambitions to become a hub for liquified natural gas for the entire Asia-Pacific region