In early January, several currency trackers briefly displayed the Iranian rial’s value as “$0.00,” unable to process the speed and scale of the depreciation, making it unexchangeable on important international trading platforms. The fallout quickly translated into a protest in
23 soldiers were also killed while conducting border patrol training, the navy said on Jan 27.
The upheavals may affect a 2027 milestone he has set for modernising the military.
As modern warfare shifts toward attrition, China’s push for cheaper munitions raises a sharper question: can its missile industry sustain the scale and tempo a Taiwan war would demand? This month, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported that China should consider adopting
Under Japan’s newly tightened business immigration rules, that “try first, grow later” logic is increasingly out of place. The minimum capital for Japan’s Business Manager visa (経営・管理) was raised from five million yen (about US$32,000) to 30 million yen (about $190,000),
The woman had failed to dismount the chairlift.
Officials said many had travelled to Cambodia after responding to job offers on social media.
The proposal to limit the tenure aims to prevent excessive concentration of power, she said.
The driver did not see the overhead power lines due to poor lighting in the area.
NEW DELHI, Jan 31 - An ally of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has proposed a bill to ban social media for children, as the world's biggest market for Meta and YouTube joins a global debate on the impact of social media on young people's health and safety.
The lawmaker said children in India are becoming addicted to social media.
Its registration certificate number G belongs to a different product and is not linked to the popular-brand inhaler.
Thai forces detected a searchlight-like beam and a laser pointer aimed directly at the Phu Pha Lek base.
The police are chasing the whereabouts of the suspect who fled the scene.
China and South Korea view the shrine as a symbol of Japan's past militarism.
Hong Kong police said the suspects, comprising both men and women, include three Japanese nationals.
Trump’s second-term foreign policy presents a complex picture when evaluated against classical realist principles. While certain elements align with realist thinking—particularly its emphasis on power politics and national interest—others reveal significant departures from the
The Scarborough Shoal is in the Philippines' exclusive economic zone, but China also claims it as part of its territory.
The court said that the contract violated Panama’s constitution by giving exclusive privileges and tax exemptions.
The US wants India to cut Russian oil purchases due to the war in Ukraine.
Some dishes included are Hokkien mee, pasembor and char kue kak.
China still lags behind many countries in end-of-life care, even as it makes gradual progress.
As the campaign intensifies, posts hinting at harm towards candidates are spreading on social media.
Malek, who is currently the Army Western Field Commander Lieutenant-General, was appointed with the consent of the Malaysian king, Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin said.
Wealthy opt for premium water as wellness craze boosts industry.
The party advocates extensive reforms of the economy and state.
At least 74 political prisoners, aged between 18 and 35, have died in detention since the 2021 coup.
Many young Chinese workers have embraced it as a symbol of their exhaustion and disillusion.
Talk of nepotism and his social spending plans sparked concerns about Indonesia’s investability.
Financial Services Regulator chief, his deputy, head of capital markets and exchange chief all quit.
Despite centuries of integration under PAS, Kelantan’s Chinese minority now sees its youth leaving.
Instead of waiting for Indonesian President Prabowo’s giant sea wall, some have turned to redesigning their homes.
Residents say the sale of Licola - population, five - jeopardises its future.
Jan 30 - Syria plans to permanently close two displacement camps in the northeast that hold civilians, including foreigners, linked to Islamic State militants, a government official said on Friday.
WASHINGTON, Jan 30 - The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni and a businessman it said helped launder money for Tehran, as President Donald Trump's administration ramps up pressure on the Islamic Republic.
The Jakarta Composite Index plunged nearly 9% on Jan 28 amid mounting concerns over governance and market transparency.
MADRID, Jan 30 - Spanish police have detained a 38-year-old Chinese national who owned a hair salon near Barcelona on suspicion of financing the militant group Hamas through about 600,000 euros ($714,960) in cryptocurrency transfers, regional police said on Friday.
THE HAGUE, Jan 30 - Rohingya survivors of the 2017 military crackdown in Myanmar expect the International Court of Justice, the United Nations' highest court, to rule the country committed genocide against them, they said on Friday.
Heavy rain triggered the landslide that barrelled through Pasir Langu village on Jan 24.
As India prepares to unveil its annual Budget on Sunday (Feb 1), industry leaders are calling for action on AI, semiconductor design and funding reforms.
The UN said "credible sources" had counted more than 400 strikes in the same period.
Public health experts said airport temperature screenings rarely worked to stop the spread of disease.
ISTANBUL, Jan 30 - Iran is prepared for the resumption of talks with the United States, but they should be fair and not include Iran's defence capabilities, Iran's chief diplomat said on Friday, as regional powers work to prevent military conflict between the two foes.
KYIV, Jan 30 - Russia has agreed to a request from U.S. President Donald Trump to halt airstrikes on Kyiv until February 1 amid harsh winter temperatures, and Ukraine said it was ready to reciprocate as Washington pushes for a diplomatic solution to end the war.
The differing fortunes Foshan and Shenzhen, both in Guangdong province, show the challenges of China's economic transition.
We’ve entered a new age of international warfare where it has become apparent in advance how a conflict may unfold prior to the start of that war. For example, aircraft carriers move from one location to another; military bases throughout the world are being emptied; and