The Azerbaijani Ministry of Finance has held a deposit auction to allocate 500 million manat ($294 million) from the Unified Treasury Account. The funds were placed for 29 days at a 7.25% average ...
Jordan investor confidence index rises 6.2% in Q1 2025 – report
AMMAN — The Jordan Investor Confidence Index, published quarterly by the Jordan Strategy Forum, rose by 6.2 per cent in the first quarter of 2025, reaching 156.7 points, up from 147.6 points in Q4 ...
South Korea Passes Expanded Extra Budget Before Tariff Deadline
South Korea’s parliament approved a 31.8 trillion won ($23.3 billion) extra budget as new President Lee Jae Myung seeks to revive an economy struggling with weak consumption and mounting trade risks ...
New wildfire in Greece prompts evacuation while Turkey continues to battle deadly blaze
A new wildfire has erupted in Greece prompting evacuations, while firefighters in Turkey pressed ahead with efforts to contain a deadly blaze west of the country
LGBTQ+ in Turkey: Insisting on life
The Turkish government is imposing serious restrictions on people's freedom. LGBTQ+ people are among the worst affected. Their existence is threatened with bans, arrests, and blocked websites. But they're not giving up.
Vietnam Aches for Its M.I.A.’s. Will America Stop Funding Science to Identify Them?
New breakthroughs in DNA analysis offer a chance to identify more of the lost from wars and disasters stretching back decades — if the U.S. helps.
A Manga Is Causing Earthquake Panic in Japan
Earthquakes can’t be predicted. But a manga artist’s dream of a July 5 'megaquake' has spooked some residents and travelers.
Major Volcano Erupts In Japan Amid Predictions Of ‘Mega Disaster’
Mount Shinmoedake volcano in Japan erupts, sending ash plume into the sky amid predictions of a 'mega disaster'. The Japanese authorities raised the alert level to 3, warning of potential falling ...
Japan v Wales preview, teams and how to follow
BBC Sport takes a look at all the key information as Wales get ready for their first Test match against Japan on Saturday.
Macau’s Recovery Accelerates: Will Melco’s Top Line Keep Up?
Macau’s recovery from pandemic-era lows is gaining steam and Melco Resorts & Entertainment MLCO appears to be riding that wave. Melco delivered a strong performance in the first quarter, beating ... ( read original story ...)