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Government Warns Against ‘Drip Pricing’ on E-Commerce Platforms

 

  • The Department of Consumer Affairs has issued a strong advisory cautioning shoppers against ‘Drip Pricing’—a deceptive online pricing tactic where hidden fees are revealed only at checkout. The warning comes during the festive shopping season, as digital sales and quick commerce transactions surge.

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US China Trade Talks Resume in Kuala Lumpur Amid Tariff Threat

 

  • Top officials from the United States and China met in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday to avert a potential escalation in their ongoing trade dispute. The meeting, held on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit, comes ahead of US President Donald Trump’s planned 155% tariff hike on Chinese imports starting November 1.

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India is the first non-NATO country to sign the Ocean Sky 2025 of Spain

 

  • Historic Participation Indian Air Force (IAF) is the first non-NATO member when it comes to Exercise Ocean Sky 2025, which will occur in Gando Air Base, Spain, between October 20 and 31, 2025.

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South Korea to Test Hyunmoo 5 monster missile

 

  • Deployment: South Korea is scheduled to launch Hyunmoo 5 ballistic missile by end 2025, which will increase the conventional deterrence towards North Korea.

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Thailand Queen Sirikit dies at 93

 

  • Death: Queen Mother Sirikit, widow of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, died in Bangkok, at 93, after having been fighting a blood infection since 17 October 2025, which was confirmed by the Royal Household Bureau.
  • Legacy: She is revered as the Mother of the Nation of Thailand and because of her the birthday of 12 August is called Mother’s Day.

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