JAKARTA, July 21 (Reuters) - Indonesia's parliament passed a law on Tuesday to enable the foundation of international financial centres designed to boost foreign investment and economic growth. All ...
Iran-US war LIVE updates: Crew abandons ship in Hormuz as Iran escalates strikes across Gulf states; US issues ‘worldwide caution’ alert for citizens
Latest updates on the Iran conflict with US military attacks, casualties, and regional tensions. Renewed sanctions evasion and rising oil prices impact global markets as the situation escalates.
Pakistan’s viral ‘cycle ambulance’ has sparked online mockery. Here’s the context
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Pakistan seeks Canada’s help on Indus Waters Treaty, but Ottawa stays silent
Ottawa’s official account of Anita Anand’s Pakistan visit focused on trade, investment and security, making no mention of Islamabad’s treaty demand.
Indonesia court to rule on syndicate accused of selling 34 babies
Nineteen people are accused of illegally buying babies and selling them in Indonesia and Singapore.
US condemns China’s ‘dangerous and aggressive’ acts after Philippine sailor injured at disputed shoal
The flare-up came before Rubio is expected to visit Manila for meetings of Southeast Asian foreign ministers, with Chinese diplomat Wang Yi also in attendance.
Nearly 100 US troops injured in last two weeks of Iran war, Pentagon says
An intensifying cycle of violence has left at least three U.S. service members dead since the resumption of hostilities a week ago.
US launches fresh strikes on Iran, as Trump warns of retaliation for deaths of soldiers
The US military says it has begun a new round of strikes against Iran to "further degrade" its capabilities to attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The strikes - the 10th consecutive night of attacks ...
Trump enters an uncertain moment in Iran war that threatens to become a quagmire
Angered by the deaths of three U.S. service members but facing the war’s unpopularity at home, Trump has limited options before him.
Philippines portfolio outflows among heaviest in Asia
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines has suffered some of the heaviest portfolio outflows in Asia as its dependence on imported energy leaves local financial markets vulnerable to the continuing ...