House Republicans approved a $95 billion budget plan largely aimed at funding President Donald Trump’s Iran war despite rising fears the unpopular conflict and surging consumer energy prices will ...
6 things that are driving financial inclusion in the Philippines
FINANCIAL inclusion in the Philippines has gained considerable momentum over the past decade. Advances in digital technology and changing consumer habits have transformed how Filipinos access and use ...
Japan finance minister repeats readiness for decisive action on forex
TOKYO, July 23 (Reuters) - Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama repeated on Thursday that the government was ready to take decisive action on foreign exchange as needed, as the yen remained on ...
Asean eyes Myanmar peace
Asean foreign ministers have agreed to develop benchmarks for measuring progress in Myanmar and began discussing appointing a longer-term special envoy, as the regional grouping sought to strengthen ...
Bangladesh names Md Saidur Rahman, Umme Marufa amid backlash
Bangladesh's recent press appointments in Delhi and Kolkata face scrutiny as Md Saidur Rahman and Umme Marufa's past anti-India social media posts spark diplomatic unease.
Gen Z protests led by India’s ‘Cockroach party’ are testing Modi’s leadership
Student protests organized by a pseudo-political outfit, Cockroach Janta Party, are gaining momentum as they challenge the political establishment.
Oar-swinging fight fuels new alarm over China’s actions around hotly disputed shoal
Monday’s clash between China and the Philippines near the Second Thomas Shoal is an escalation that “benefits no one,” Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
Iran War Live Updates: Iran Digs In After Latest Trump Threat on Civilian Targets
President Trump said the United States would target a bridge or power plant, including in or near the Iranian capital, if Iran fired on the Strait of Hormuz. Secretary of State Marco Rubio earlier ...
U.S. Military Says It’s Carrying Out Strikes On Iran As Both Sides Threaten Civilian Infrastructure
The U.S. military announced Wednesday that it was conducting a 12th night of strikes against Iran as both sides increasingly targeted civilian infrastructure. U.S. Central Command said the attacks ...
Oil prices climb after tanker struck off Saudi Arabia, Trump escalates Iran threats
Oil prices rose after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Iranian infrastructure in response to any attacks on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz.