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Ukraine accuses Hungary of taking 'hostage' bank staff carrying $40mn
AFP, Published on 06/03/2026
» KYIV (UKRAINE) - Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha accused Hungary on Friday of taking "hostage" a group of Ukrainian bank employees who were reportedly transporting US$40 million and nine kilogrammes of gold.
Indonesia to withdraw from Trump's Board of Peace if it does not benefit Palestinians
Reuters, Published on 06/03/2026
» JAKARTA — Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto has reassured local Islamic groups that he will withdraw from United States President Donald Trump's 'Board of Peace' if the platform does not benefit Palestinians, a government statement said on Friday.
Heavy attacks hit Tehran as Israel says war in 'new phase'
AFP, Published on 06/03/2026
» TEHRAN - Heavy attacks were reported in Tehran on Friday after Israel said it was hitting "regime infrastructure" in a "new phase" of the war it launched with the United States against Iran.
Gulf carriers resume limited flights, but missile fire fuels uncertainty
Published on 06/03/2026
» HONG KONG - Emirates and Etihad Airways were resuming limited flight schedules to key global cities from their United Arab Emirates hubs on Friday, though the ongoing threat of missile fire piled pressure on airlines as they scramble to accommodate travellers.
After the raids, Asia’s billion-dollar scam trade flickers back
Published on 06/03/2026
» After only four months in Cambodia, Chen Xian Jin reckons he can spot a scam manager when he sees one. Unlike other Chinese businessmen, they avoid flashy cars and jewelry and keep a low profile.
EU to ban plant-based 'bacon' but veggie 'burgers' survive chop
AFP, Published on 06/03/2026
» BRUSSELS - EU member states and lawmakers agreed on Thursday to ban using meat-related terms such as "steak" and "bacon" to market plant-based foods -- but spared veggie "burgers" and "sausage".
Grooming makes Crufts debut as UK dog show widens offer
AFP, Published on 06/03/2026
» BIRMINGHAM (UNITED KINGDOM) - With her nose pointing high in the air, back arched and legs suitably astride, Raven stood proud on the grooming table as an expert judge appraised her condition.
Bitcoin rebounds as conflict in Middle East intensifies
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 06/03/2026
» Bitcoin has rebounded to top US$70,000 despite escalating conflicts in the Middle East, diverging from most major assets including gold, as global investors move aggressively into US dollars, says digital asset fund manager Merkle Capital.
Volatile hardware prices upend IT planning
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 06/03/2026
» Purchasing IT equipment, particularly servers, has become significantly more difficult due to market volatility, said a veteran IT executive who requested anonymity.
IMF suggests deeper Asian economic integration
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/03/2026
» The International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief has called for deeper integration among Asian economies to help the region prepare for heightened global trade tensions and policy shocks.