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Middle East crisis: Millions around the world could be pushed into poverty, flags UNDP

A Middle East conflict involving the US and Iran is now impacting Asia, potentially pushing 8.8 million into poverty, according…

7 months ago

UP hikes minimum wages across categories amid Noida protest: What workers will now earn

Uttar Pradesh government has approved a significant interim hike of approximately 21% in minimum wages for workers in Gautam Buddh…

7 months ago

Scrambling for financial support: Pakistan eyes Eurobonds, in talks with China & Saudi Arabia after UAE refuses debt roll over

Pakistan is holding talks with Saudi Arabia and China to secure financial assistance as it prepares to repay a loan…

7 months ago

Petrol, diesel losses: What oil firms are losing amid Hormuz supply squeeze

India's state-run oil companies are incurring significant losses, estimated at Rs 18 per litre on petrol and Rs 35 on…

7 months ago

Hui Ka Yan, China Evergrande founder, pleads guilty to many charges – here’s what the case is about

Evergrande is one of many developers that defaulted after Chinese authorities moved in 2020 to curb excessive borrowing in the…

7 months ago

China exports stumble, imports surge amid Iran war; US shipments down 26.5%

China's export growth significantly decelerated to 2.5% in March, falling short of expectations and marking the weakest performance in six…

7 months ago