Malaysia has suspended operations at a rare earth site and two tin mines in western Perak state following an investigation into complaints that a stretch of a major river had turned bright blue, the …
Jets, chips and a clean slate: Saudi Arabia’s crown prince got almost everything he wanted from Trump
Just three years ago, the US was openly reconsidering its relationship with Saudi Arabia. President Joe Biden had vowed to make Mohammed bin Salman a pariah. Even arms sales to one of America’s …
2026 World Cup: Coach Arnold feels Iraq’s passion to pass final playoff test after 40-year wait
Iraq is one game away from soccer’s 2026 World Cup in North America and its veteran coach Graham Arnold senses a little pressure and a huge achievement ahead. Iraq fans’ 40-year wait through …
Iran cancels new nuclear inspections it agreed to after bombing campaign
The termination of the agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency follows U.S.- and European-led charges that access has been denied.
At least 41 dead as relentless rains flood Vietnam
Relentless rains and floods have killed at least 41 people in central Vietnam since the weekend, while a search continues for nine still missing, state media reported. The deluge …
Indonesia evacuates stranded climbers after Semeru volcano erupts
JAKARTA (Reuters) -Indonesian authorities evacuated more than 900 people and were facilitating the safe return on Thursday of 170 climbers stranded after the eruption of its Semeru volcano, one of the …
The real reason behind China’s fury towards Japan’s Takaichi
Weeks into the job, Japan’s new leader has come face-to-face with what it means to cross China’s red line on Taiwan.
Tiny Oil Kingdom Brunei Moves To Diversify From Oil
Brunei is notorious for its oil riches, which are disproportionately huge for its tiny size of 2,200 square miles (and a population of less than half a million), and for the fact that its sultans are …
Hiring outlook improves for Hong Kong’s financial sector, recruiters say
Upbeat equity markets have increased demand for finance professionals, with hiring set to rise by up to 15 per cent next year.
Bhutanese Ambassador meets Sitharaman ahead of her official Bhutan visit
Major General Vetsop Namgyel, Ambassador of Bhutan to India, called on Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi today. The …