Regulators in mainland China and Hong Kong have told some of the world’s biggest investment banks to help speed up Chinese companies’ listings in the city, said sources, in a bid to boost fundraising overseas and revitalise the world’s No.
China Signals Bolder Stimulus for Next Year as Trump Returns
China’s top leaders signaled bolder economic support next year using their most direct language on stimulus in years, as Beijing braces for a trade war when Donald Trump takes office.
Iran’s Nuclear Leap Is Close To Bomb-Grade: Report
Iran maintains it rejects “weapons of mass destruction” but will equip itself to “the extent necessary for the defense of Iran.” …
Assad regime’s collapse is a devastating defeat for Iran
The Assad regime’s fall marks a damaging defeat for Iran, the latest in a string of setbacks that have punctured assumptions about Tehran’s power in the region.
Iran’s armed forces ‘at war with themselves’ over fall of Assad
A furious blame game is unfolding among Iran’s armed forces over the fall of Bashar al-Assad, The Telegraph has learned.
Philippines’ Mount Kanlaon erupts sending hundreds to shelters, as homes blanketed in ash
There were no immediate reports of casualties in the latest explosion of Mount Kanlaon, on central Negros Island, but authorities shut schools and imposed a nighttime curfew after several villages were hit by ashfalls that clouded the visibility of motorists and sparked health concerns.
Club fencers help Philippines hit gold mine in Malaysia
Team Philippines, made up of different clubs, brought home 19 gold medals with six silvers and 25 bronzes from the 3rd Malaysia Fencing Federation (MFF) Minime International held recently in Kuala Lumpur,
U.S., Japan, Republic of Korea meet over ‘concerning developments’ in DPRK, Russia
The United States and Japan are expressing concerns about developments in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and the “deepening military cooperation between the DPRK and Russia,” the U.S. State …
India brings up safety of minorities in Bangladesh
India expressed concerns about minority safety in Bangladesh during foreign secretary Vikram Misri’s visit, aiming for positive bilateral relations amid tensions.
Bangladesh eyes Pakistan over India as alternative for onion, potato imports: Report
Bangladesh is seeking to get potato and onion imports from Pakistan over India in a move to reduce reliance on New Delhi, its traditional partner. Rising prices in the Indian market have reportedly prompted the search for new suppliers.