President Trump warned the US would intervene if Iran begins killing protesters, as demonstrations fueled by economic collapse spread beyond Tehran and raise fears of a violent crackdown.
China’s BYD overtakes Tesla as largest EV seller in the world
Once dismissed by Elon Musk, China's BYD has now surpassed Tesla to become the world’s top electric-vehicle seller in 2025.
Turkmenistan legalizes crypto mining and exchanges to boost the economy
The legislation aims to boost economic development and foreign investment while treating virtual assets strictly as property.
Turkmenistan, one of the most isolated nations, legalizes crypto mining and exchanges
Turkmenistan, one of the world’s most isolated nations, officially legalized mining and exchanging cryptocurrency on Thursday in a major shift for the country's tightly controlled, gas-dependent ...
Turkmenistan rings in new year with crypto exchanges, miners
Crypto mining and trading is now legal in Turkmenistan after a new law signed by President Serdar Berdimuhamedow in late November took effect on Thursday. Implementation of the new laws could see the ...
Syria rolls out new currency in redenomination push
By bnm Gulf bureau Syria's new currency entered circulation on January 1, removing two zeros from the Syrian pound in a redenomination aimed at restoring financial stability and attracting investment ...
ICD provides $10 million Line of Financing to Anor Bank to boost SME and Islamic Finance Growth in Uzbekistan
Anor Bank, a leading digital bank in Uzbekistan, has signed a landmark Line of Financing agreement with the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD), securing a $US 10 ...
What US Intervention in Iran Could Look Like
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for dialogue with protest leaders over the cost-of-living crisis and speaking before Trump’s threat, said failings by the authorities were behind the ...
Trump and Iran start 2026 exchanging new threats on social media
President Trump warned Iran not to kill protesters. A top Iranian official fired back to stay out of it, alleging the U.S. and Israel were stoking the economic protests sweeping parts of Iran.
Video shows Philippines public works official’s arrest in graft scandal, not fugitive ex-lawmaker
Philippine police issued an arrest warrant for former congressman Elizaldy Co on graft charges related to a major flood control project scandal in November 2025, but a video circulating on social ...