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Middle East tensions push up costs, dampen sentiment in India's housing market
2+ hour, 37+ min ago (580+ words) Rising material prices and cautious buyers are weighing on India's property sector, with developers warning of possible price hikes if global uncertainty persists. If the Middle East conflict persists, analysts warn it could push back construction schedules and dampen the…...
Hyundai faces challenge replacing lost Middle East sales, CEO says
21+ hour, 9+ min ago (387+ words) Hyundai Ioniq 3 electric vehicle is displayed during Milan Design Week, in Milan, Italy, April 20, 2026. REUTERS/Claudia Greco MILAN, April 20: Hyundai will not manage to fully make up for lost sales in the Middle East due to the crisis in the…...
Businesses see Singapore as safer hub for events amid Middle East disruptions
16+ hour, 15+ min ago (588+ words) Organisers are postponing or relocating events amid the uncertainty, while Singapore is drawing attention as a safe and stable alternative. Singapore's MICE sector continues to see steady demand despite global uncertainties. SINGAPORE: Conference halls in Singapore remain busy, but organisers…...
China's Xi says rule of law must be upheld for Middle East peace
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (675+ words) The Chinese president vowed that China will play a "constructive role" in promoting peace talks in the Middle East, according to the Xinhua news agency. While Beijing has repeatedly criticised the US-Israeli campaign as illegal, Xi has made few public…...
Israel PM Netanyahu says war succeeded in 'crushing' Iran nuclear, missile programmes
1+ week, 2+ day ago (476+ words) Netanyahu says Lebanon had approached Israel regarding a potential peace deal and he had given his approval on two conditions. Netanyahu's comments came as Iranian and US officials held two rounds of face-to-face talks in Pakistan in a bid to…...
Air Asia X to raise fares, cut capacity over Middle East war
2+ week, 1+ day ago (261+ words) The company has raised fuel surcharges by about 20 per cent, while fare prices have increased between 31 per cent and 40 per cent, it said." Jet fuel prices have risen to up to US$300 per barrel in some markets, and the airline…...
Netanyahu says Israel will continue to 'crush Iran's terror regime"
2+ week, 6+ day ago (146+ words) Netanyahu says Israel will continue to 'crush Iran's terror regime'CNA Netanyahu says Israel will continue to 'crush Iran's terror regime' The campaign against Tehran is "not over, said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as he vowed to continue to "crush…...
Netanyahu says Iran war goals achieved 'beyond halfway point"
3+ week, 13+ hour ago (325+ words) WASHINGTON: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday (Mar 30) that the war on Iran had achieved more than half its aims, without putting a timeline on when it would end. "It's definitely beyond the halfway point. But I don't want…...
Israeli PM says ordered military to 'further expand' security zone in Lebanon
3+ week, 1+ day ago (178+ words) Netanyahu said that Hezbollah still retained "residual capabilities" to fire rockets at Israel, but the group had been severely hit by Israeli forces. JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday (Mar 29) he had instructed the military to further…...
Rules of war "increasingly abandoned" in Middle East conflict: Doctors Without Borders president
3+ week, 5+ day ago (754+ words) In an interview with CNA, Javid Abdelmoneim warned that attacks targeting healthcare facilities and workers are worsening the crisis. Nearly a month into a widening Middle East conflict, the humanitarian toll is deepening, with healthcare systems facing growing strain and…...