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Asia Pacific alcohol volumes drop – IWSR
Drinks Retailing News
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June 13, 2025
The latest insight from the IWSR has found that alcohol volumes in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region dropped by 2% in 2024. There were also value declines across all categories except RTDs. Beer fell in value by 3%, spirits by 3% and wine by 4%....
With 8.7 mn diaspora in W Asia, India ‘concerned’ over escalating tensions
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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June 14, 2025
After Israel bombed several locations in Iran, India – which enjoys close relations with both nations – said it was ready to ‘extend all possible support’ to de-escalate tensions and facilitate resolution of issues. The conflict has led to...
INTERPOL-Led Effort Dismantles Infostealer Malware Network in 26 Countries Across Asia-Pacific Region
TechRepublic
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June 13, 2025
Image: EA09 Studio/Adobe Stock A sophisticated international law enforcement operation has dismantled a major cybercrime network used to distribute data-stealing malware, with authorities seizing critical digital assets and arresting dozens of...
How the Black Sea Can Link Europe, Ukraine, and Central Asia
The National Interest - Washington D.C.
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June 14, 2025
The strategic significance of the Black Sea in the context of ongoing Russian military aggression against Ukraine is hard to overestimate. This has long been apparent to the Russians and has shaped their behavior in occupying Crimea since 2014....
Scattered Clouds: A Forecast for Asia
CEPA
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June 14, 2025
Throughout Asia, cloud computing – distributed, off-site computing infrastructure in place of dedicated on-site “metal” – powers economic growth. Yet fears about the cloud’s impact on privacy, economic development, and national security are...
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Jaishankar holds talks with Israeli and Iranian counterparts amid escalating tensions in West Asia
Firstpost
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June 14, 2025
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has talked to his Iranian and Israeli counterparts amid the escalating tensions in West Asia. The minister held separate phone calls with the two ministers shortly after Prime Minister Narendra Modi held...
Country Manor breaks ground on senior living, day care facility in Brainerd
Brainerd Dispatch - Minnesota
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June 13, 2025
BRAINERD — A “welcoming, vibrant and life-enriching” senior community is coming to Brainerd. That’s how Anthony Fenstad, CEO of Country Manor, described Pinecrest, a senior and assisting living facility now under construction off Beaver Dam Road....
American Pacific Corporation Finalizes $100 Million Capacity Expansion with Parent Company Approval
SpaceNews
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June 14, 2025
This is a customer submitted press release. Submit your press release. Strategic Investment to Support Critical U.S. and Allied Solid Rocket Motor and Space Launch Programs Cedar City, Utah – June 11, 2025 American Pacific Corporation (AMPAC), a...
IFC and QBE collaborate on property insurance resilience in Asia-Pacific
Life Insurance International
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June 13, 2025
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank Group, and QBE Asia, a division of QBE Insurance Group, have collaborated to enhance resilience against climate-related risks in the Asia-Pacific property insurance sector. This...
Money Metals Exchange President Stefan Gleason on Empress Royalty Corp. and Why Smaller, Cash-Flowing Royalty Companies Offer Big Upside
Skillings Mining Review - Florida
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June 13, 2025
Resource Stock Digest Research Team June 13, 2025 Gerardo Del Real: This is Gerardo Del Real with Resource Stock Digest. Joining me today is a gentleman that, frankly, does not need an introduction — but I will provide a brief one anyway. He’s the...
Trigon Takes FID for Prince Rupert LPG as Canada Grows Gas Exports to Asia
The Maritime Executive
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Canadian firm Trigon Pacific Terminals intends to increase bulk liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) exports to Asian markets after reaching a final investment decision (FID) on a C$750 million (US$552 million) export facility at the Port of Prince...
North Cork: Nature, history and hospitality on a trip through The Good Country
Irish Examiner
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June 14, 2025
It takes ten minutes to pack my overnight bag and swimming gear. I then stuff a few snacks into my handbag, fill a water bottle, and jump into the car. With my teenage son as a travelling companion – he packs in less than two minutes - we hit the...
Oil prices up 7% on W Asia escalation
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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June 13, 2025
Oil prices are leaping, and stocks are weakening Friday on worries that Israel’s attack on Iranian nuclear and military targets could escalate further and damage the flow of crude around the world, along with the global economy. The S&P 500 was...
Involvement of third party in bilateral issues ‘unrealistic’: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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June 13, 2025
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said it was “unrealistic” for a third party to insert themselves or to offer to do something if two countries were not prepared for it. Jaishankar was speaking during a panel discussion of an event...
David M. Shribman: With NATO in Trump's disfavor, Scandinavian countries are rallying
The Laconia Daily Sun - New Hampshire
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LYSEKIL, Sweden — You can't see the Russian bear from here, but you can hear its growl. You also can hear the screech of the American eagle, because the Donald Trump effect has reached Scandinavia. As a result, leaders of NATO countries meeting...
FIBA and NBA Stars united at Basketball Without Borders Asia to mentor top Asia-Pacific prospects in Singapore
FIBA Basketball
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SINGAPORE (Singapore) – The National Basketball Association (NBA) and the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) today announced the top 30 boys and 30 girls who will participate in the 15th edition of Basketball Without Borders (BWB) Asia,...
S Jaishankar Speaks To Israeli, Iranian Foreign Ministers As West Asia Tensions Escalate
News18
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June 13, 2025
Last Updated:June 13, 2025, 23:01 IST With tensions running high following Israeli strikes on Iranian territory, Jaishankar informed about his conversations with both sides on the unfolding developments. EAM S Jaishankar (PTI Image)External...
Xi to attend second China-Central Asia Summit in Astana
Global Times
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Top news At the invitation of President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the second China-Central Asia Summit in Astana from June 16 to 18, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson...
Prime Minister Albanese departs Fiji, pledges new patrol boat for Fiji
The Fiji Times
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June 13, 2025
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese left the country this morning. He is now headed for USA and will travel onwards to Canada for the G7 Summit. Australia media reports this morning state Mr Albanese has undertaken to provide another patrol...
Trump Exits Pacific Northwest Salmon Restoration Deal
KUGN - Oregon
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June 13, 2025
President Donald Trump on Friday issued a memorandum removing the United States from a deal reached by the previous administration to restore the salmon population in the Pacific Northwest and help develop clean energy for Native American tribes...