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April 11, 2026 7 visible stories Economy & Trade

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April 11, 2026

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US Agrees To Release Frozen Iranian Assets In Qatar, Other Banks: Report
NDTV World • 1m ago

US Agrees To Release Frozen Iranian Assets In Qatar, Other Banks: Report

A senior Iranian source said on Saturday the U.S. had agreed to release Iranian frozen assets that were held in Qatar and other foreign banks, welcoming

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India
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LIVE UPDATES: Impact of Middle East crisis on the Philippines
Rappler • 1m ago

LIVE UPDATES: Impact of Middle East crisis on the Philippines

Massive fuel price hikes are hurting ordinary Filipinos, small businesses, and various industries

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Philippines National News Overseas Filipinos
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Makati-based rapper Waiian makes it a point to be as real as ever
Rappler • 1m ago

Makati-based rapper Waiian makes it a point to be as real as ever

'In the scape I’m in right now, it’s not common for people to express their feelings in a very vulnerable way, the way I do it,' the 2026 Spotify RADAR artist says

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Philippines Artists Editors' Pick
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JD Vance Lands In Islamabad To Lead US' High-Stakes Peace Talks With Iran
NDTV World • 1m ago

JD Vance Lands In Islamabad To Lead US' High-Stakes Peace Talks With Iran

All eyes turn to Pakistan this weekend, where landmark talks between the US and Iran carry significant weight for both the people of the Middle East and the broader global economy.

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India
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[Vantage Point] The end of perpetual seats: Why the SEC is right on broker limits
Rappler • 1m ago

[Vantage Point] The end of perpetual seats: Why the SEC is right on broker limits

History proves that relying on brokers to police themselves is naïve, justifying the SEC’s distrust in this model

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Philippines Business Corporate
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Thailand Announces Further Asset Seizures in Widening Scam Probe
The Diplomat • 1m ago

Thailand Announces Further Asset Seizures in Widening Scam Probe

The assets were connected to a network surrounding the South African businessman Benjamin Mauerberger, who is wanted on fraud and money laundering charges.

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Asia-Pacific
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BBC World

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Global 3 items

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BBC Asia

Regional desk

Live
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Live

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Al Jazeera English

International broadcaster

Live
Global 3 items

Live

Lean Left -2

CNN World

Cable network

Live
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Live

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The Korea Herald

National daily

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Reuters World

Wire service

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Reuters Business

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The Guardian World

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The New York Times World

Newspaper

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NPR World

Public radio

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Fox News World

Cable network

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New York Post World

Tabloid

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The Diplomat

Asia-Pacific magazine

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Nikkei Asia

Business daily

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SCMP Asia

Metropolitan daily

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The Japan Times

National daily

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Taiwan News

Digital daily

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The Straits Times Asia

Regional newspaper

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Channel NewsAsia

Regional broadcaster

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Dawn

National daily

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The Hindu International

National daily

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Times of India World

National daily

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NDTV World

Broadcaster

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Rappler

Digital newsroom

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The Jakarta Post

National daily

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China Daily World

State-backed daily

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Radio Free Asia

Public-interest broadcaster

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Deutsche Welle Asia

Public broadcaster

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France 24 Asia-Pacific

Public broadcaster

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Euronews World

Broadcast network

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