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The US-Israel attack on Iran has profound implications for the long-term stability of the West Asian region, global geopolitics, energy security and global economics. The expanding nature of the conflict is spawning a long list of collateral damages, amplifying vulnerabilities wherever they exist.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Alarm bells began to ring when US President Donald Trump hinted at direct intervention in what are the deadliest Iranian protests so far, posting “HELP IS ON ITS WAY" on his social media platform, Truth Social, on 13 January. The all-caps threat—Trump’s signature leadership style—urged Iranians to “KEEP PROTESTING", “TAKE OVER YOUR INSTITUTIONS!!!", and even “MIGA" (Make Iran Great Again).

World Bank. While the projection for FY26 is unchanged from June 2024, growth for FY27 has been revised downwards by 0.1 percentage point.

Defence Dialogue held in New Delhi. A key member of the 10-nation ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) grouping, Thailand is seen by India as a crucial strategic partner in the Southeast Asian region. «Both sides agreed for early establishment of joint working group to effectively steer and monitor the cooperation in the areas of defence industry,» the defence ministry said.

virus is slowly increasing its count across the world, and has already reached where it should not be, crucial parts of South Asia and the Indian Subcontinent, which is one of the most densely populated regions in the entire world, with cases already having been reported in Pakistan and India, with the origins of the same coming in from the Middle Eastern regions.

SCO) Summit being held here under the Kazakhstan Presidency will adopt an important document to combat terrorism, separatism and extremism, echoing India's stand on countering terrorism and radicalisation in the Eurasian region. The July 3-4 summit will also discuss an anti-drug strategy to counter the rising menace of drug addiction. Recent arrests of terrorists in Kyrgyzstan and earlier in Tajikistan have established ISIS links emanating from Afghanistan. The Indian establishment has been closely monitoring the spread of ISIS influence in Eurasia and its impact across the border in India, ET has learnt. What has come to their notice is recent ISIS literature that aims to target India, according to sources.

Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) staged a protest against AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi for his "Jai Palestine" slogan during the swearing-in ceremony in the Lok Sabha. The VHP said Owaisi's slogan displayed «allegiance to a foreign nation» while taking oath as an MP in Parliament.

Titan Company on Saturday said it is launching its jewellery brand Tanishq in Bangladesh as part of expansion plans in the international market. On Friday, the Tata Group-managed firm signed a JV agreement to this effect with Rhythm Group which will make Tanishq available across the Bangladesh market, according to a joint statement. The joint venture will commence with the opening of the manufacturing facility in Narayanganj, in Bangladesh, it added. Besides the domestic market, Titan is expanding Tanishq's presence in the international market and operates 17 stores across the UAE, US, Qatar, Singapore and Oman.

Kyung-wha Kang, President and newly appointed CEO, Asia Society, a leading global think tank in an interview with ET's Dipanjan Roy Chaudhury described India as the fastest-growing economy with a lot more potential, and noted that India is diplomatically in a very sweet spot. All countries are courting India. And India has a greater role and greater space to have a voice in steering regional dynamics. Priority for Asia Society in India The Asia Society India Center fosters a nuanced understanding of Asia-Pacific affairs, with a focus on educational programming geared towards community-building in South Asia, and arts programming that encourages contemporary South Asian artists and engages arts enthusiasts and professionals. The Asia Society Policy Institute in Delhi, founded in 2022, conducts policy research and promotes increased awareness of India’s strategic priorities and decision-making. Building on the Asia Society India Center’s deep networks in business and arts, we’re working to foster more holistic engagement in India and South Asia.

Mint on the impact of climate change in the Asia Pacific region. India accounts for most of the economic and human losses in South Asia region.

3 Body Problem launched on Netflix with high aspirations based on its star-studded cast and characters that include the Game of Thrones showrunners. But, as fate has it, the science fiction series is facing criticism from viewers based in the Asian region for setting its storyline along the United Kingdom but the original story was based in China. Moreover, the story of 3 Body Problem is based on a Chinese setting but the adaptation of it in the science fiction series involves a diverse cast that mostly depicts the West in the storyline.

₹35,011 cr and ₹31,195 cr dated 19th March. Furthermore, buying activity has persisted throughout this week, suggesting that institutional investors do not perceive any significant concerns regarding the fallout of domestic momentum. This trend may be linked to the fact that most corrections have targeted Mid & Smallcaps.

Brown-Forman Corporation, maker of Jack Daniel’s Tennessee whiskey, has named Gaurav Sabharwal as its new managing director for India and South Asia. Based out of Gurgaon, Sabharwal will report to Eveline Albarracin, vice-president and managing director of Brown-Forman ANZPI (Australia, New Zealand, Pacific islands), IMENA (India, Middle East, North Africa) and Turkiye, the US spirits and wine maker said. Sabharwal said he “will strive to help consumers in India discover the world of American whiskeys”.

Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOC) — the nation's top oil firm — will in three months start manufacturing fuel used in adrenaline-pumping Formula One or F1, motor racing as it looks to expand its basket of niche fuels. IOC, which already has three branded fuels, including high-selling XtraGreen diesel, on Wednesday unveiled 'Storm' petrol that it will supply for the Asian region motorcycle road racing championship. «Today, we are partnering with FIM Asia Road Racing Championship for the supply of 'Storm'. We are the first company in India to manufacture fuel of specifications used in road racing,» IOC Chairman Shrikant Madhav Vaidya said. IOC will supply fuel for all the motorcyclists from 15 countries that will participate in the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship.

NEW DELHI, MUMBAI : Amidst a recovery in global steel prices and the upcoming general elections, JSW Steel maintains an optimistic outlook for the domestic steel market for the fourth fiscal quarter, expecting a notable uptick in steel volumes, Jayant Acharya, joint managing director of the company, said in an interview. “I expect the volumes will be better, driven by a seasonally strong quarter. The global steel prices in the last month have improved in the US, Europe, and China, as well as in the Asian regions," he said, adding that the buoyant global prices should translate into better pricing even in the domestic market.

IT, healthcare, tourism and education have been identified as key fields where India and Kazakhstan can expand partnership, according to Indian Ambassador to Kazakhstan T.V. Nagendra Prasad.

India’s newest airline says it will buy 150 Boeing 737 Max aircraft, in the first major announced sale for the manufacturer since a panel blew out of another Max model in midflight earlier this month

TCS Q3 Results Preview: Expect muted earnings growth; deal wins, outlook on near-term demand to be in focus In the last two months, there has been a positive transformation in the global macroeconomic landscape. Anticipations include robust growth in the US, earlier-than-expected interest rate reductions in both the US and Asian regions, and a projected mild depreciation of the dollar throughout the year.

Hundreds of master kite makers, teams of pilots and contestants coming from all over the world including a team from South American nation Peru participated in the inauguration of the Ahmedabad International Kite Festival, the most important cultural event in the State of Gujarat.

The Wire. Trump’s accounting firm, Mazars mentioned that in 2018, India had spent $66,046 on combined common charges for two units at Trump World Tower on Turtle Bay. The report further provides a projection of this figure over the four years of Trump’s administration giving a total of $264,184.