ISTANBUL (AP) — Kurdish militants who have waged a 40-year insurgency in Turkey declared a ceasefire on Saturday in what could mark a significant boost to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s government, ...
Japan’s PM admits to being ‘extremely nervous’ as he swaps functionality for style at fashion show
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who is usually known for his geeky image, wowed a fashion show audience on Saturday during a surprise appearance in which he ditched his usual suit in favor of a more stylish look in a show of his support for “cool” Japan.
Japan fights worst wildfire in decades
The largest wildfire in Japan in more than 30 years is continuing to rage in the north of the country. At least one person is reported to have died in the blaze.
Bangladesh Announces March 2 as the First Day of Ramadan
The Markazi Chand Committee, responsible for moon sightings in Bangladesh, has not sighted the crescent moon on Friday and therefore Ramadan will commence March 2.
Bangladesh faces billion-dollar annual losses as marine heatwaves intensify: Study
This surge in ocean warming has fuelled devastating storms, including Tropical Cyclone Mocha (2023) and Cyclone Remal (2024), which caused widespread destruction in Bangladesh
Pakistan Fails To Meet Tax Collection Target, Shortfall Widens To PKR 606 Billion In July-Feb: Report
The IMF's $7 billion loan to Pak came with strict conditions, but the Federal Board of Revenue reportedly logged a huge shortfall of PKR 606 billion in July-Feb against the target of PKR 7.95 trillion
India’s Paytm receives show cause notice from crime fighting agency
India's Paytm received a show cause notice from India's financial crime fighting agency on Saturday for allegedly violating the country's Foreign Exchange Management Act.
China’s DeepSeek claims theoretical cost-profit ratio of 545% per day
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek on Saturday disclosed some cost and revenue data related to its hit V3 and R1 models, claiming a theoretical cost-profit ratio of up to 545% per day, though it cautioned ...
Our border is completely secure: Home adviser
The adviser orders the withdrawal of Chakaria Police Station OC over alleged detention and torture of a local journalist ...
Foreign-owned motorbike rental business busted on Koh Phangan
A Myanmar national who runs a motorcycle rental business that earns him 20,000 baht a day has been arrested on Koh Phangan for working in an occupation reserved for Thais. A compatriot who works for ...