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Dirham gains vs INR, PKR, PHP. Should expats remit now?

Quick look at current exchange rates - as of February 27 - against the UAE dirham

Indonesia: Son of 'gasoline godfather' jailed over scam

Indonesian court jails tycoon's son for 15 years in Pertamina graft case

Dimas Ismoyo, former Senior Specialist for Feedstock Optimization at PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional, Gading Ramadhani, former Specialist for Feedstock Optimization at PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional, and Muhammad Kerry Adrianto Riza, former vice director of Product Optimization at PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional and son of the "gasoline godfather" Riza Chalid, attend a sentencing hearing in the Pertamina corruption case, at a courthouse in Jakarta on February 26, 2026.

M&S not leaving Philippines: UK giant finds new partner

British fashion giant Marks and Spencer announces new Philippine franchise

British retailer Marks & Spencer Group clarified it is making a fresh pivot in the Philippines and is not retreating from the Asian country, with a new retail partner after relationship ended with long-time local partner, SSI Group Inc.

Why Alex Eala has lot to lose at Miami Open next month

Filipino star will have to defend 390 ranking points following her dream run last year

Alex Eala of Philippines trains during the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium on March 24, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida.

'Open war': Pakistan confirms Kabul, Kandahar strikes

Escalating conflict: Pakistan bombs Afghan cities, Afghan Taliban launch retaliation

Afghan Taliban defence targets were hit in Kabul, Paktia (province) and Kandahar by Pakistani forces.

Philippines: Kanlaon volcano makes explosive eruption

Incandescent fragments and pyroclastic flows mark Kanlaon's latest eruption

Mount Kanlaon, a volcano in central Philippines, erupted late on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026.

Top court seeks names behind NCERT judiciary chapter

Top court seeks identities of authors and approval panel, orders seizure of copies

The Supreme Court has banned NCERT’s new Class 8 textbook over mention of ‘corruption in judiciary’.

Modi: India, Israel agree 'no place for terrorism'

‘Together, we will move forward towards joint development and production, tech transfer’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the floral wreath-laying ceremony at the Hall of Remembrance, in Israel on Thursday. Also seen is Benjamin Netanyahu.

Canada says India no longer linked to violent crimes

Ottawa signals cautious thaw as prime ministers prepare for talks in New Delhi

Canadian PM Mark Carney will hold talks with India's PM Narendra Modi in New Delhi on March 2.

Manhattan ‘Eyesore’: Pakistan to revamp Roosevelt Hotel

Islamabad plans to retain ownership while unlocking long-term value from landmark asset

Pakistan seeks joint venture to redevelop its long-neglected Roosevelt Hotel in Manhattan

DGCA announces 48-hour free ticket cancellation

New refund rules tighten timelines, ease name corrections and protect passenger charges

Under the new norms, travellers will not be charged any extra fee for cancellations or changes made within the 48-hour window. However, if a passenger opts for a different flight, the fare difference — if any — will still apply.

How M&S became part of Filipinos’ giving culture

Filipinos recall best memories with Marks & Spencer amid closure in May

British retailer Marks & Spencer to exit the Philippines on May 2 this year, ending an almost four-decade presence in the Southeast Asian market

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