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China watching South Asia situation closely, FM Wang tells Dar

• Lammy urges de-escalation; PM thanks Pezeshkian for offer to intercede • Kh Asif calls for int’l probe • No official word on Nawaz-Shehbaz huddle ISLAMABAD: The country’s political leadership continued to engage with foreign capitals over the weekend to …

Asia's security its own business, no external party should interfere

JIN DING/CHINA DAILY In 2012, two American scholars published "A Tale of Two Asias" in Foreign Policy magazine, arguing that Asia was caught in a structural dilemma: growing economic integration on one side, and rising security tensions on …

Nikkei to Hang Seng - Asian stock market gain on hopes of China stimulus measure

Asian markets climbed on Monday as investors looked forward to potential new stimulus measures from China and updates on trade talks between the U.S. and regional countries. (This is a developing story) Disclaimer: This story is for educational purposes …

Asian stocks edge up in cautious open, futures dip

Asian shares edged higher at the open in a cautious start to the week as investors await progress in US trade negotiations with the region and signs of further stimulus from China. Japanese and Australian stocks opened higher, while US equity-index futures …

Asian Q2 steel outlook cautious amid tariff uncertainties, possible output cuts

The Asian steel market entered the second quarter of 2025 amid heightened trade tensions, looming tariff threats and protectionist safeguards, all set against a backdrop of plunging domestic Chinese futures and sharp declines in seaborne steel prices in …

Fiji says sorry to Pacific Islands Forum

By Pita Ligaiula in Denarau, Nadi A special meeting of leaders of the Pacific Islands Forum got off to a good start with the host country Fiji making a traditional presentation that sought to make amends of its past transgressions that had threatened the …

BofA cuts Asia growth forecasts on persistent tariff pressures

Bank of America (BofA) has downgraded its 2025 growth forecasts for Asia, warning that U.S.-China trade tensions and broader tariff pressures will weigh heavily on the region’s economies. The bank now expects Asia’s GDP-weighted growth to slow to 3.9% in …

SM's Pacific Online earnings nearly double in Q1 2025

Pacific Online Systems Corporation, the lottery unit of the SM Group’s Belle Corporation, reported that its consolidated earnings almost doubled to ₱25.3 million in the first quarter of 2025 from the ₱13.4 million posted in the same period last year due to …

Metro Pacific's mWell boosts DLSMC's coverage for corporate clients

Leaders from De Los Santos Medical Center and mWell with guests and partner companies during the launch of the Corporate Clinic Management system powered by mWell HealthSuite.Metro Pacific Investment Corporation announced the partnership of its units mWell …

Asian wealth can bridge the SDG financing gap—but philanthropy needs a strategy shift

Sports News | India Wins Big at 2nd Asian Yogasana Sport Championship with Record 83 Gold Medals!

New Delhi [India] April 28 (ANI): India delivered a historic performance at the 2nd Asian Yogasana Sport Championship, sweeping the medal tally with a record 83 gold medals at the prestigious event held at the KD Jadhav Arena, Indira Gandhi Sports Complex …

Changi Airport Unveils ‘A Taste Of Asia’, Encouraging ANZ Travellers To Explore Asia Through Their Tastebuds

Changi Airport and Connecting Plots have launched ‘A Taste of Asia’, a new content series to entice Australian travellers to let their taste buds lead the way as they embrace adventure in Southeast Asia via Changi Airport. According to Luxury Escapes’ …

Island Cruising Pacific Rally Gets Underway

Island Cruising are excited to announced the start of the Pacific Rally 2025.  On Sunday 27 April 2025, the first group of Australian rally participants set off from Southport to Nouméa, New Caledonia. The passage is around 800 nautical miles and will take …

ST Picks: Citi Singapore’s chief on capturing a share of emerging wealth in Asia

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr is chasing silverware in the Asian Champions League Elite

Big-spending Saudi clubs including Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr are dominating the Asian Champions League Elite, accounting for all but one of… Big-spending Saudi clubs including Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr are dominating the Asian Champions League Elite, …

Pacific Edge's cancer test excluded from US Medicare funding

Dunedin-based cancer diagnostic firm Pacific Edge has been dealt a severe financial blow after its key testing procedure was excluded from coverage by the United States Medicare federal health insurance scheme. The firm has been battling for more than a …

Sobbing 5-year-old Asian boy tormented by hateful middle-schoolers in heartbreaking video: ‘Don’t hurt me!’

A 5-year-old Chinese-American boy clutched his blanket and sobbed as a middle-schooler terrorized him with a barrage of ethnic slurs while pals laughed — with the whole attack on heartbreaking video. “No!” the youngster cried as he ran from the older boys …

Rob Penney pinpoints reason for Crusaders’ improved Super Rugby Pacific form

Crusaders head coach Rob Penney has opened up on his side’s improved form in Super Rugby Pacific in 2025 after they cruised to an emphatic victory over the Highlanders in Dunedin on Saturday. The Christchurch-based franchise delivered a clinical …

Cathay Pacific launches Dallas flights

HONG KONG, 28 April 2025: Cathay Pacific expanded its passenger network by launching direct flights between Hong Kong and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport on 24 April 2025.  Dallas marks the sixth new passenger destination launched by the Cathay …

Save Illinois Coalition Moves to Terminate Sanctuary Status in 2026 - April 30th Event Kicks Off Petition Drive

CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Save IL Coalition, a newly established bipartisan organization, aims to drive petition signatures to terminate the sanctuary status of the state and city of Chicago during the …

After Hours Concerts Introduces Military Appreciation Tents in Doswell and Glen Allen, VA

DOSWELL, VA, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- EventMakers-USA will honor and celebrate the military community with Military Appreciation Tents presented by Metadata Forensics on site at both venues during the 2025 season. These …

TrueComp Appoints New CEO and CRO to Lead Company’s Next Growth Phase

Executive hires underscore company’s momentum and commitment to smarter government workforce solutions WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TrueComp, the pioneer of compensation analytics technology for …

Ellen Glickman Backs Bold Proposal to Make America Healthier, One Choice at a Time

Exercise Scientist and Health Advocate Says It’s Time to Rethink How SNAP Dollars Are Spent KENT, OH, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the nation debates Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s proposal …

ACLJ Asks Secretary of Defense Hegseth to End Abortion Propaganda That Calls Pro-Lifers 'Terrorists' in Army Training

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Center for Law & Justice (ACLJ) has just sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth respectfully urging him to take action after their recent discovery …

Policy Pathways Accepting 2025 Summer Academy in Public Policy Applications

Policy Pathways and the VCU Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs will host this year's cohort for their public policy career preparatory programs. RICHMOND, VA, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Youth advocacy is …

Civicom’s Quillit ai® Selects Anthropic’s Claude As Its LLM Provider For Enhanced Qualitative Research Insights

Civicom Research Services chooses Anthropic AI’s Claude as the LLM Provider for the backbone of its AI-powered report-generating tool, Quillit ai®. GREENWICH, CT, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Civicom, a trusted global …

White Collar Support Group Launches New Criminal Justice Reform Initiatives

The 9+ year-old group is taking the lead in pardon and expungement reform, right to banking for felons, and a Yale University research study on second chances. WEST PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The White …

TOGETHER IN MEMORY, TOGETHER IN FREEDOM: VIETNAMESE PEOPLE COMMEMORATES

Black April 50: A legacy of sacrifice, a call to complete the journey for freedom and democracy in Vietnam. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Across the globe, Vietnamese diaspora communities are solemnly …

Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Preview – Week of April 28, 2025

Here’s what to watch for from House Republican committees during the week: Appropriations   On Tuesday, April 29, the Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch will hold a budget hearing called "John C. Stennis Center for Public Service, Office of …

The Leader’s Floor Lookout: Week of April 28, 2025

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Rony Jabour, a Leading Voice in Workplace Safety, to Speak at NSC Congress & Expo 2025 in Denver

Rony Jabour set to inspire the future of workplace safety at the NSC Congress & Expo 2025 in Denver. BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, April 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In September 2025, the stage of the National Safety Council (NSC) Congress …

America’s Service Commissions Statement on the Termination of AmeriCorps Grants

Nearly $400 million in AmeriCorps grants were unexpectedly terminated, shuttering more than 1,000 programs and ending the service of 30,000 AmeriCorps members. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- America’s Service …

BLUJOURNAL alcanza las 10,000 visitas y amplía su aplicación de noticias para apoyar a la comunidad latina en EE. UU.

¡BLUJOURNAL supera las 10,000 visitas! 📲 La expansión de su app de noticias empodera a los latinos en EE. UU. 🇺🇸 SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, April 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BLUJOURNAL, una plataforma digital de noticias en español de rápido …

Tony Robbins & Dean Graziosi Present The Thrive In 2025 Event to Help People Reclaim Purpose & Rewrite Their Future

This powerful 3-day Thrive In 2025 Event is designed to help you rediscover your voice, unlock your potential, and create a life on your terms—starting now. PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, April 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tony Robbins and Dean …

Career Fair - Haven Treatment Center - Vancouver, Washington

VANCOUVER, WA, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Haven Treatment Center invites job seekers to its Career Fair, taking place Monday, April 28, 2025, through Thursday, May 1, 2025, from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Attendees will have the …

Raising Orchid Kids Condemns Secretary Kennedy's Harmful Comments on Autistic Kids, Adults and Families

D.C. area coaches dedicated to supporting families of neurodivergent children speak out against RFK's inaccurate, misleading and harmful comments about autism. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Raising …

Haven Treatment Center Community Celebration - Vancouver, Washington

VANCOUVER, WA, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Join us at this event on May 2nd from 4:30pm-6:30pm for our Haven Treatment Center Community Celebration! Bring your children, families, and friends for a fantastic lineup of fun- …

Justice Department Announces Two Cases Involving Judicial Misconduct and Obstruction of Law Enforcement

The Justice Department today announced federal criminal charges in two separate cases involving the alleged obstruction of federal law enforcement operations and unlawful concealment of individuals residing illegally in the United States. “The allegations …

RINO Removal Project Launches Nationwide Effort to Promote Voter Engagement and GOP Candidate Accountability

New grassroots initiative launches state chapters, scoring system, and digital tools to boost primary voter turnout. LEXINGTON, KY, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The RINO Removal Project (RRP) has launched a national campaign aimed …