Fuel prices in Lebanon are projected to soar after the country’s leaders agreed to a short-term compromise to maintain fuel subsidies, the presidency an …
Israel inquiry into deadly festival stampede hears first witness
A state inquiry into a stampede in April at a Jewish pilgrimage site that killed 45 people, among them U.S. and Canadian citizens, began hearing testimonies on Sunday to determine what led to Israel’s …
Israel inquiry into deadly festival stampede hears first witness
A state inquiry into a stampede in April at a Jewish pilgrimage site that killed 45 people, among them U.S. and Canadian citizens, began hearing testimonies on Sunday to determine what led to Israel’s …
Major solar energy project coming to Israel
A bid for plans for a 300 Megawatt solar farm in Israel that will provide significant electricity reserves for the country received 11 proposals from national and international groups on Thursday. The …
Former finance minister’s presidential bid expected to be game-changer
By Nam Hyun-woo Former Deputy Prime Minister Kim Dong-yeon, who announced his presidential bid recently, is expected to shake up the presidential election next year, as he will li …
Farewell to Malaysia’s presidential premiership
Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s appointment as Malaysia’s third premier in three years, with a slim majority, means the PM is no longer able to lord over everyone in the political system.
With no dollars coming in, Afghanistan faces an economic cataclysm
With the Taliban cementing its grip over Afghanistan, the country faces an economic cataclysm as world powers and international financial institutions move to withhold or freeze billions of dollars in …
Korea announces plans for Yeosu World Island expo in 2026
Korea will debut a new international event – the Yeosu World Island Exhibition, to be held in 2026. The decision was announced on August 9 after the expo passed the screening process by the Ministry …
Iran’s Covid-19 Crisis Grew Much Worse Following Khamenei’s Vaccine Ban
According to analysis from the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran, MEK more than 2,000 Iranians died from Covid-19 on Tuesday alone. As of Friday, …
Vietnam makes noted contributions to AIPA’s reform: AIPA Secretary General
The Vietnamese National Assembly has taken timely actions and joined hands with other members of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) to contribute to handling emerging issues in the region, …