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ADB launches new trust fund to accelerate progress on ASEAN power grid

Apr 08, 2026

Manila [Philippines], April 8: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched a multi-partner fund to finance critical project preparation work for cross-border energy and transmission infrastructure within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-the first such fund in the region. The Regional Connectivity Fund for Energy in Southeast Asia (RCF) will advance the development of the ASEAN Power Grid, the regional bloc's flagship initiative to achieve fully integrated electricity grid operations by 2045.

Kuwait strongly condemns storming, sabotage against its consulate in Basra

Apr 08, 2026

Trump agrees to two-week ceasefire with Iran, subject to Strait of Hormuz opening

Apr 08, 2026

Israeli army kills WHO staff in Gaza

Apr 07, 2026

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Leading Iranian military figures killed as US deadline looms

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Tehran [Iran], April 7: Iran's powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said that the head of its intelligence department, Major General Majid Khademi, was killed on Monday as Iran attacked...

Iran to allow ships from some nations to pass the Strait of Hormuz for a fee

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Tehran [Iran], April 7: Iran will allow ships from some friendly nations to pass through the Strait of Hormuz in return for security fees, Iranian officials told Al Jazeera. Ali...

Seoul says sorry after unapproved drone flights into North Korea

Apr 07, 2026

Seoul [South Korea], April 7: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung expressed his regret to North Korea after several unsanctioned drone flights entered the airspace of his secluded northern neighbour.