Afghanistan and Pakistan have signed a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) to reduce tariffs on eight agricultural products, the Afghan embassy in Islamabad announced on Wednesday, in a rare move of ...
FACTBOX-Vitai Ratanakorn picked as Thailand’s next central bank governor
Thailand's cabinet on Tuesday approved Vitai Ratanakorn, a state-owned bank head and former private sector executive, to be the country's next central bank governor. The cabinet's approval of the ...
US defense official reacts to Iran’s claims about encounter with warship
A U.S. Navy warship's interaction with an Iranian helicopter in the Gulf of Oman was safe and professional, contrary to Iranian state media claims.
Iran’s public sector shuts down in 8 provinces due to heat wave
Iran held a public holiday for some areas over a scorching heatwave. An official holiday for public sector employees in eight of Iran’s 31 provinces, including the capital, Tehran, was declared ...
Iran Warns It Could Exit Nuclear Treaty if Europe Reimposes Sanctions
The warning from Iran’s deputy foreign minister came days before he is set to travel to Istanbul for nuclear talks with European counterparts.
Iran doubles down on refusal to end nuclear program, ready for war with Israel
President Pezeshkian declares Iran is 'fully prepared' for renewed conflict with Israel despite ongoing ceasefire, claiming U.S. strikes failed to eliminate Iran's nuclear capabilities.
A former security guard at the US Embassy in Norway is accused of spying for Russia and Iran
A former security guard at the U.S. Embassy in Norway has been indicted by prosecutors there on suspicion of espionage after he allegedly spied for Russia and Iran, state broadcaster NRK said ...
Iran’s Rocket Launch Raises Alarm
Tehran's latest satellite rocket test comes amid heightened Middle East tensions and ongoing nuclear negotiations in Europe.
Iran says it will continue uranium enrichment despite U.S. strikes on nuclear facilities
Iran's nuclear program led to a direct military confrontation with the U.S. last month. Now, the Islamic Republic is trying to stabilize its nation, its program and its negotiating stance with the ...
Guard at U.S. Embassy in Norway Charged With Spying for Russia and Iran
A Norwegian man has been accused of leaking sensitive information about U.S. embassy staff members and threatening Norway’s national interests, according to prosecutors.