Renewed war in Yemen and Houthi threats to Bab al-Mandeb collide with blackouts and deadly battery fires as the country's energy crisis deepens.
South Korea folds crypto into national asset law as Japan passes its own reform
South Korea cryptocurrency law reached a milestone on July 15 when Seoul announced the National Asset Basic Act, embedding digital assets in sovereign asset management for the first time in 76 years.
ASEAN envoy says to engage all Myanmar stakeholders, will brief ministers at Manila meeting next week
MANILA, July 16 (Reuters) - ASEAN's special envoy on Myanmar will keep talking to all stakeholders in the war-torn country, including armed rebel groups, the Philippines said on Thursday as it ...
UN: 2 boats fleeing Myanmar are missing, 500 Rohingya believed dead
About 500 people aboard boats heading to Bangladesh from Myanmar are feared dead after the vessels disappeared, two United Nations agencies said.
How energy billionaire Sarath Ratanavadi became Thailand’s biggest wealth gainer in 2026
Thailand’s energy-and-telecoms tycoon Sarath Ratanavadi has recorded the country’s biggest wealth increase in dollar terms this year thanks to his company’s double-digit growth and major AI investment ...
Iran releases US citizen in goodwill gesture, Trump says
Dena Karari had been trapped in Iran since December 2024, her attorney said. Several other Americans are believed to still be in Iranian custody.
Iran War Live Updates: U.S. Launches New Strikes, as Tensions Escalate Over Strait of Hormuz
As the renewed fighting entered its sixth day, both sides appeared to leave the door open to more negotiations to end the war.
Jul. 16: The U.S. and Iran Ramp Up Attacks, and Trump’s “Big News” for the Nation
The U.S. military ramped up its attacks on Iran Thursday morning, with strikes targeting areas near Tehran. Iran hit back at U.S. allies in the region in response. NBC News chief international ...
GOP Rep. Threatens To Turn Iran ‘Into A Parking Lot’ Over Collapsed Deal
Rep. Addison McDowell (R-N.C.) accused Iran of being “untethered to reality.” ...
Chamber of commerce welcomes new Cyprus business development organisation
The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) on Thursday welcomed Parliament's approval of legislation establishing the Cyprus Business Development Organisation, describing the move as a major ...