Invasions of ancient Persia were always daunting tasks. They often led to disaster. In the 6th and 5th centuries BCE, the Persian empire came to dominate a vast and varied geography with what’s now Iran at its heart. Comprising modern Iran, Iraq, Turkey, the Persian Gulf and
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BEIJING, April 2 - China on Thursday repeated calls for a ceasefire in the Middle East and safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz in conversations with Western counterparts, widening its diplomatic effort to end the war that has disrupted the global energy market.
The authorities are also looking into possible bid-rigging and fraud.
This applies to those working in Putrajaya, Kuala Lumpur, Selangor and all state capitals.
A passenger said he was stuck in a robotaxi for nearly two hours and felt terrified when the SOS button did not work.
About 700 cylinders were seized after around 2,600 raids, a government official said.
Before dawn on March 1, 2026, Iranian Shahed drones struck two Amazon Web Services data centers in the United Arab Emirates. A third commercial data center in Bahrain was hit, though it is less clear whether it was deliberately targeted. Iran has also indicated that it
President Lee Jae Myung also told visiting US senators that South Korea was ready to shoulder a greater role in its own defence.
He called on Congress to support legislation aimed at creating new work visas for South Korean professionals.
The long-running racket that has cast a shadow over the country’s vital tourism industry.
The lawmakers, who were elected in March, met within the new Parliament building.
The police cracked down on 95 prostitution establishments in the first three months of 2026.
Beijing said escalation of conflicts is not in the interests of either side.
The Philippines has become the first nation to declare an energy emergency, underscoring the severity of its current crisis. As global oil markets react to renewed conflict in the Middle East, the country is once again reminded that geography offers no protection at the pump.
ISLAMABAD/KABUL, April 2 - Eight Muslim-majority countries \"strongly condemned\" Israel's move to pass a law making death by hanging a default sentence for Palestinians convicted in military courts of deadly attacks, a joint statement released by Pakistan said on Thursday.
The price hikes will kick in on April 7.
Home charging for EVs cuts running costs by roughly half, compared with subsidised RON95.
Rich or not, Malaysian diesel vehicle owners say the subsidy gap punishes the wrong drivers.
Firozabad may be a sign of what is to come across Indian manufacturing, from textiles to high tech.
The body of Syed Saleh Awad was discovered on Feb 20 in a river in Cilacap regency. The alleged mastermind remains at large.
China claims the Pratas, and Taiwan, as its own territory.
TAIPEI, April 2 - Taiwan will strengthen its defences of the Pratas as China steps up its activities around the islands which lie at the top end of the South China Sea, the minister in charge of Taiwan's coastguard said on Thursday.
Negotiations started in Urumqi in north-west China on April 1.
This is the second round of summons Indonesia is issuing over the companies' alleged non-compliance.
LONDON, April 2 - Britain will host talks on Thursday aimed at forming a coalition of countries to explore ways to reopen the Strait of Hormuz after U.S. President Donald Trump said securing the vital waterway was a problem for other nations to resolve.
The Philippines previously declared a national energy emergency due to fuel shortage.
The authorities seek to draw attention to lesser-known destinations and encourage longer stays.
Some told CNA that the ongoing war has reinforced their sense of unity and strengthened their resolve to preserve traditions that have endured for generations.
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The government plans to hold international events in border regions and boost travel promotions.
The war between the United States, Israel and Iran is now into its second month. Despite spectacular early successes, the resilience of Iran’s government and military has meant the US and Israel have lost the strategic initiative. This means they are being more reactive than
People in their 20s and younger accounted for more than 70 per cent of the total.
Pakistan increased fuel prices by 55 Pakistani rupees overnight after the Iran war started.
The capital's underlying soft-soil basin could dramatically intensify earthquake shaking.
DUBAI, April 2 - Iran's operational headquarters must monitor \"enemy movements with utmost pessimism and accuracy\" and be ready to counter any method of attack, the country's army commander-in-chief Amir Hatami was quoted as saying by state media on Thursday.
MOSCOW, April 2 - Russian strategic missile forces have conducted drills in Siberia involving camouflaged movements of Yars intercontinental ballistic missiles that are capable of delivering nuclear warheads, the Defence Ministry said on Thursday.
ISLAMABAD/KABUL, April 2 - Pakistan and Afghanistan are holding talks in China to try to end the worst conflict between the South Asian neighbours since the Taliban returned to power in 2021, both sides said on Thursday.
ATHENS, April 2 - Greek mother Georgia Efstathiou has tried everything to loosen the grip that social media has on her 14-year-old son: heart-to-heart talks; internet-free time; confiscating his phone. Arguments flare as she fights the allure of his screen and its videos and
Deciding which language the palace gate sign should be written in has sparked debate.
It has rebuilt trust with Washington while consolidating ties with China and other world leaders.
April 2 - A diplomatic outcast a year ago, Pakistan has become a trusted regional partner and a mediator between the U.S. and Iran to end the war in the Middle East, a remarkable transformation for the South Asian nation driven mostly by its powerful military chief, Field
The import tax exemption on 40 products is valid till June 30.
Malaysia is attempting to ease financial burdens while boosting income levels, said Zahid.
Staff may also be allowed to wear more casual attire to the office as the temperature increases.
The conditions are being driven by a heat-induced low-pressure system covering upper Thailand.
Bali’s governor has said the most recent cases, the sexual assaults of three foreign tourists within three days last month, are isolated incidents. But some tourism players want the local government to do more.
The landlocked nation of about 800,000 people imports its fuel via India.