Indian shares set for steep drop as widening Mideast war drives oil spike
Indian shares are set to slide on Monday after oil prices surged nearly 20% in early trade to their highest […]
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South Korea parliament due to finalise draft US investment bill under trade deal
A South Korean parliamentary committee is expected to finalise the wording of a special bill on Monday, paving the way
Anger among Pakistan’s Shi’ites underlines its Iran-U.S. tightrope walk
Pakistan’s efforts to preserve close ties with President Donald Trump are being put to the test after protesters stormed the
Russia expels German diplomat in tit-for-tat move
Russia’s foreign ministry said on Thursday that it had expelled a German diplomat in response to what it said was
CK Hutchison unit launches arbitration against Panama over port ruling
Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison (0001.HK), opens new tab said on Wednesday its Panama Ports Company unit has started international arbitration proceedings against
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Thailand’s ex-PM Abhisit returns to political fray in boost for his party
Passersby stopped Thailand’s former Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva every now and again to ask for selfies as the salt-and-pepper-haired leader