The Iran war continues to wreak havoc on global oil supply and the broader economy, even as the conflict appears to be locked in an uneasy stalemate.
Japan’s Ruling Party Pushes On-Chain Finance Plan to Protect Yen
Stablecoins and tokenized deposits could help Japan modernize payments and reduce reliance on foreign rails, the proposal says.
Indonesia spends $4.24 billion on free meals programme as of April, finance minister says
Indonesia has spent 75 trillion rupiah ($4.24 billion) on its free meals programme as of April 30, finance minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa told reporters on Tuesday.
Exclusive-Russians covertly trained by China return to fight in Ukraine, sources say
China's armed forces secretly trained about 200 Russian military personnel in China late last year and some have since returned to fight in Ukraine, according to three European
Trump makes fresh Greenland play after Xi talks as China’s Arctic ambitions loom
President Trump revives Greenland pressure as part of a broader Arctic strategy aimed at blocking Chinese influence following his summit with Xi Jinping.
Qatar’s engagement with WIPO and the evolution of global Intellectual Property governance
The modern international intellectual property (IP) system is deeply rooted in efforts to harmonize protection across borders, leading to the ... ( read original story ...)
EXCLUSIVE: Dubai property prices fall up to 15% after regional tensions, but market remains ‘remarkably resilient’
Leading experts say the property market has softened modestly following geopolitical uncertainty, with villas proving more resilient than apartments and heavily discounted properties selling rapidly. ( read original story ...)
Four Seasons opens a stunning new resort on the Red Sea
Found on Shura Island in Saudi Arabia, the luxury property has a spa, three swimming pools and a 1.3km-long beach. ( read original story ...)
India announce squad for Afghanistan Test and ODI series; Ishan Kishan returns, Rishabh Pant loses vice-captaincy; check full team
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced India's squads for the upcoming one-off Test and three-match ODI series against Afghanistan, which is set to be played in June.
Microsoft’s biggest India data center on track to go live in mid-2026, executive says
By Aditya Soni and Abhirami G May 19 (Reuters) - Microsoft's biggest data center in India is on track to open by mid-2026, its country head said on Tuesday, as the tech giant spends heavily to bolster ...