ABU DHABI The United Arab Emirates said on Wednesday that its ties and its international and defence partnerships were a “purely sovereign matter,” rejecting an earlier statement by Iran saying that Abu Dhabi’s cooperation with the US threatened Iran’s security and national interests. The UAE’s foreign ministry said the Gulf country reserves its full sovereign, legal, diplomatic and military rights to respond to any “threat, allegation or hostile act”. It emphasised that “the UAE’s international relations and defence partnerships are an exclusively sovereign matter, and that no party has the right to use them as a pretext for threats,…
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With 25.5 lakh cars registered as of April 2025, Bangalore has officially become the city with the highest private car ownership in India. The appetite for car ownership in Bangalore has been growing at a steady rate since 2021, fueled by a booming IT workforce and a preference for personal mobility. This growth is being driven by significant interest in new cars. However, with rising costs and high on-road prices, car buyers in the city have begun shifting their preferences away from new cars towards used cars in Bangalore. Source link
Asia Business Law Journal is conducting extensive research for the 2026 Indonesia Law Firm Awards, the results of which will be announced in the next edition. As part of this process, we are requesting nominations from in-house counsel, corporate executives and legal professionals around the world. Anyone with knowledge or experience of the quality of services provided by Indonesia law firms in the past 12 months is welcome to make nominations*. Nominate now The nomination form that follows invites you to nominate three law firms in rank order in a number of categories. Please feel free to make nominations in…
Longing for more sparkling moments after The Met Gala? The Hong Kong Palace Museum has just opened a landmark exhibition that promises to be one of the most dazzling cultural events of the year. Jointly organised by The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and the Hong Kong Palace Museum, “Treasures of Global Jewellery from The Metropolitan Museum of Art: The Body Transformed” marks The Met’s first major travelling showcase of its world-renowned jewellery collection, with Hong Kong as the exclusive first stop Running from 15 April to 19 October 2026 in Gallery 8 of the HKPM, the exhibition…
Beijing: Bangladesh’s new government, headed by Tarique Rahman, has formally sought China’s involvement and support for the Teesta River restoration project, a move that may cast shadow on New Delhi-Dhaka ties. The issues concerning the Teesta River Comprehensive Management and Restoration Project (TRCMRP) was discussed in a meeting between Bangladesh‘s Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing on Wednesday, according to state-run Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) news agency. The Teesta River flows from the eastern Himalayas through Sikkim and West Bengal before entering Bangladesh, where it is a key source of irrigation and livelihoods of…
Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesian Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar received a visit from Oman’s Ambassador Mohamed Ahmed Salim AlShanfari in Jakarta on Thursday to discuss strengthening bilateral relations, with a focus on cooperation opportunities in higher education.He described Oman as an attractive destination for Indonesian students seeking alternatives for overseas studies.“The long-standing trend is that many Indonesian students opt for Istanbul and Ankara as study destinations abroad. In my view, Oman holds huge potential as an alternative, underrated destination for Islamic studies,” the minister remarked.Umar, who also serves as grand imam of Istiqlal Mosque, pointed out that avenues are…
Japan’s major trading houses, known as sogo shosha, flagged seafood as a core growth driver after posting strong gains for the fiscal year ended March 2026, with profits rising sharply year-on-year across their portfolios, according to earnings released this week […] Want to keep reading?You’re missing out. Join the global community relying on Undercurrent News for quality reporting.To continue reading us, simply sign up for free Have an account? Log in here:Enter the email address associated with your account. We’ll send you instructions to reset your password. Email sentWe’ve sent a link to to change your password.Please check your inbox…
The centuries-old South African winery has its sights on long term growth in India, matching demand for producers that offer brand value, provenance and consistency. Vergelegen Wine Estate is further cementing its footprint in Asia as it enters India through a partnership with leading wine importer Sonarys. Following the iconic South African winery’s collaboration with Shanghai-based Tipsy Fruit in November 2025, Vergelegen’s continued expansion responds to Asian trade interest in producers that offer provenance, consistency and long-term brand value. Vergelegen was established in 1700 in Stellenbosch, a town located 50 Km east of Cape Town. Meaning ‘situated far away’, the…
The global n-hexane market continues to demonstrate steady growth as it remains a critical industrial solvent across multiple sectors, particularly in edible oil extraction and chemical manufacturing. Despite increasing regulatory scrutiny and the emergence of alternative solvents, n-hexane’s cost-effectiveness, efficiency, and widespread industrial compatibility ensure its continued relevance.According to Renub Research, the market is expected to grow from US$ 2.93 billion in 2025 to US$ 3.84 billion by 2034, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.04% during the forecast period. This moderate growth reflects both strong demand fundamentals and the challenges posed by environmental and health regulations.n-Hexane is…
This expansion marks a significant step in the firm’s international growth strategy and will be its first office in the Middle East, located in the innovative DIFC Square development. The new branch will begin operations with the addition of three notable lateral partners: Michael Morris, Michael Ducker, and Mark Beswetherick, all joining from Clyde & Co. Together, they bring over 40 years of experience and strong client connections in the region.Michael Morris, returning to DAC Beachcroft after establishing a prominent litigation practice at Clyde & Co., has a deep expertise in commercial and professional liability claims. He relocated to the…