The attack, which took place in the Mir Ali area of North Waziristan, involved a suicide bomber who rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into a Pakistani military convoy near the border with Afghanistan.
5.3-magnitude earthquake hits central Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: A magnitude-5.3 earthquake struck central Pakistan on Sunday morning (Jun 29), according to the United States Geological Survey. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage from ...
Taiwan VP says will not be intimidated after Czech says China planned physical intimidation
Taiwan's Vice-President Hsiao Bi-khim said she will not be intimidated by China after Czech military intelligence said Chinese diplomats and secret service followed Hsiao and planned to intimidate her physically when she visited Prague last year.
Investment and Financial Forum kicks off in Armenia – NEWS.am
The Investment and Financial Forum started in Armenia on Tuesday. The event aims to become a landmark event in the financial sector. The event has brought together more than 500 participants under one ...
Mongolia: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2025 Article IV Mission
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff mission, led by Mr. Tahsin Saadi Sedik, conducted discussions as part of the 2025 Article IV consultation with the Mongolian authorities in Ulaanbaatar ...
Why Mongolia’s Prime Minister Resigned
Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrain became Mongolia’s Prime Minister in 2021, after gaining prominence by helping to organize mass protests against corruption. Now, after protesters have taken to the streets ...
IMF Approves $700 Million Resilience Program for Jordan
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved $134 million from its Extended Fund Facility for Jordan, alongside a new $700 million Resilience and Sustainability Facility. The decision follows ...
IMF Approves $700 Million Resilience Program for Jordan
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved $134 million from its Extended Fund Facility for Jordan, alongside a new $700 million Resilience and Sustainability Facility. The decision follows ...
Is Jordan ready for sustainable finance? – Euromoney
In March, Jordan Kuwait Bank (JKB) issued the country’s first green bond, backed by the International Finance Corporation (IFC).The deal was small but important. According to Adel Al-Sharkas, governor ...
Should Sri Lanka knowingly send its citizens into harm’s way for economic gain?
It is deeply rooted in Sri Lanka’s post-conflict and post-liberalisation trajectory. During the 30-year armed conflict, official figures show the state sustained itself—ironically—not just through ...