The spokesperson for the Ministry of Transport revealed that the Nasiriyah International Airport will be operational at the end of 2025.
Japan and US still far apart in tariff talks, says Japanese Prime Minister
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba still sees distance with the US when it comes to trade talks, according to an opposition party leader who met with the leader to discuss US tariffs.
Gold and oil have a message for investors about Iran tensions
Tensions between the U.S. and Iran have been rising, but the big moves in gold and oil prices can help gauge just how serious the situation has become — and hint at what’s next for global financial ...
bKash, BRAC, and Central Bank: The Axis of Bangladesh’s Billion-Dollar Money Laundering Machine
A bombshell corruption scandal is shaking the foundations of Bangladesh’s financial system, as top-level executives at bKash Ltd., the Bangladesh Bank, and the globally respected BRAC Group face ...
How is Pakistan raising money for a 20 percent hike in defence spending?
Pakistan hikes its defence budget by 20 percent after border clashes with India, economy remains reliant on IMF loans.
Indonesia attracts US$18.8 bln in investment via ESG scheme
The Indonesian government has pulled in US$18.8 billion in investment through several infrastructure financing instruments under the environmental, ...
Benham Bank revealed as one of Philippines’ richest deep coral ecosystems
Near the eastern coast of Luzon, Philippines, located 50 meters below the sea surface, is the Benham Bank, an underwater seamount taller than Mt. Apo. Benham Bank contains one of the richest ...
Japan’s labour crunch forces rethink on traditional homemakers
Japan's labour shortage is forcing its conservative lawmakers to consider overhauling decades-old social welfare rules originally designed to encourage married women to spend more hours looking after the home.
Japan to conduct auction for tariff-free rice earlier than usual
Japan will hold a tender for tariff-free imported staple rice this month, earlier than the usual auction in September, to help lower soaring prices, agriculture minister Shinjiro Koizumi said in an X social media post on Thursday.
Bangladesh leader declines to meet Tulip Siddiq
Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus has refused to meet Labour MP Tulip Siddiq to discuss corruption allegations against her during his visit to London. Yunus told the BBC the allegations were ...