Seoul, March 25 (IANS) A South Korean national detained in the Philippines was temporarily repatriated to South Korea on Wednesday to face an investigation into alleged cross-border drug trafficking, Cheong Wa Dae said.The convicted criminal, Park Wang-yeol, has been serving a 60-year prison sentence in the Philippines since 2022 for killing three South Koreans in 2016. The 48-year-old is also suspected of smuggling drugs into South Korea through accomplices via social media platforms and is kno…
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Kuala Lumpur, March 24 (IANS) Economists have trimmed ASEAN-6 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast to 4.5 per cent in 2026 from 4.8 per cent, and to 4.7 per cent in 2027 from 4.8 per cent, due to the fallout of the conflict in West Asia. The ASEAN-6 nations refer to Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Malaysia.Maybank Investment Bank said in a recent note that the downgrades are larger for the Philippines (-0.4 percentage points), Vietnam (-0.4 percentage points…
Sanya (China), March 23 (IANS) The organisers of the 6th Asian Beach Games 2026 announced on Monday that the torch relay for the upcoming games in Sanya will be held on March 30. Around 1,790 athletes will be taking part in 14 sports, 15 disciplines, and 62 events that will be featured in the Games.Wang Guoping, deputy director of the organising committee, said the torch relay will highlight the city’s coastal scenery and vibrant sports culture.”The torch relay will showcase the unique appeal of…
New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) Countries worldwide are taking drastic measures to conserve fuel and ensure continued energy access for their people in the wake of the disruption in oil and gas supplies triggered by the escalation in the Middle East conflict.The effect of the current disruptions in West Asia is equivalent to the two major oil crises in the 1970s and the 2022 natural gas crisis after Russia invaded Ukraine, all put together, according to a top official of the International Energy Agen…
Hyderabad, March 23 (IANS) Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) alleged a scam in export of rice to the Philippines and demanded a House Committee to probe the same. However, Civil Supplied Minister, N. Uttam Kumar Reddy denied the allegation and stated that the Telangana government has entered into an historic agreement with the Philippines government.BRS Deputy Leader in Telangana Legislative Assembly, T. Harish Rao, made the allegation in the House during Question Hour.He sought details on export of …
Manila, March 13 (IANS) The Foreign ministers of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Friday emphasised the importance of an immediate cessation of hostilities in the Middle East, calling upon all parties concerned to exercise utmost self-restraint, avoid any acts that may further aggravate the situation, and resolve differences through diplomacy and dialogue in the interest of maintaining peace and stability in the wider region. The ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ unified call came follow…
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) India ranks as the third-largest cross-border hiring pool globally and accounts for 7.2 per cent of the world’s AI trainers, underscoring the country’s growing role in the global digital workforce, according to a report released on Thursday.According to an analysis by Deel, the country has emerged as a key contributor to this workforce, making it the second-largest talent base after the United States, and ahead of countries such as the Philippines and Canada.The re…
New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) Indonesia has entered into an agreement with India to buy the BrahMos missile system, its Defence Ministry spokesperson Rico Ricardo Sirait said on Monday.Rico told the Reuters news agency that the agreement was “part of Indonesia’s modernisation of military hardware and defence capabilities, especially in the maritime sector”.BrahMos, a company co-owned by the Indian and Russian governments, has been in discussions with Indonesia for the sale of the cruise missile. T…
Bangkok, March 9 (IANS) The Indian Youth boxing team continued its campaign at the World Boxing Futures Cup 2026 in Bangkok with mixed results on the second day of the competition, as Radhamani Longjam and Sahil Duhan secured victories in their respective bouts.Radhamani Longjam showcased a strong performance in the women’s 57kg category, defeating her Uzbekistan rival with a Referee Stopped Contest (RSC) in the third round.In the men’s division, Sahil Duhan (60kg) maintained his strong perf…
Bangkok, March 8 (IANS) The Indian youth boxing team made a strong start to its campaign at the World Boxing Futures Cup 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand, with Joyshree Devi Chirom, Ambekar Meetei Lairenlakpam and Sahil Duhan registering victories on the opening day of the tournament.In the women’s 54kg category, Joyshree Devi Chirom secured a Referee Stopped Contest (RSC) victory in the second round against her opponent from Tajikistan.In the men’s division, Ambekar Meetei Lairenlakpam (50kg) and …