Tehran has shipped out nearly 3 million barrels to raise money that could be used to shore up its allied militias in the Middle East.
Will 2025 bring an Iran crisis for Trump?
The United States and Iran may face a confrontation soon after President-elect Donald Trump takes office. Officials around the world "expect Trump to face an Iran crisis in 2025," said Axios.
Turkey vulture: The bird that vomits acid up to 10 feet and poops antiseptic onto its legs
Turkey vultures deter predators by projectile vomiting gastric juices as acidic as battery acid that burns their attacker's skin and eyes.
As Turkey eases ban, Syrian refugees can now visit before deciding to return
Turkey is allowing one adult per Syrian family to return after visiting their homeland, but experts warn that easing restrictions may not lead to significant refugee returns amid ongoing uncertainties in Syria.
Vietnam’s GDP to grow seven per cent in 2025, says UOB
The Singapore-based United Overseas Bank (UOB) has forecast that Vietnam's gross domestic product (GDP) growth will reach seven per cent in 2025, following a strong momentum from 2024, local media has ...
Northern Vietnam’s rural areas grapple with air, water, and soil pollution
Rural areas in northern Vietnam are facing increasing environmental challenges, with air, water, and soil pollution worsening due to the impacts of craft villages, industrial zones, and agricultural ...
Philippines: Dashcam captures motorcycle overturning in Cebu, Philippines
Cebu City, Philippines - December 17, 2024 On December 17, 2024, in Cebu, Philippines, @lawrence.tesaluna.9's dashcam captured a motorcycle overturning in the middle of the road. In the video, the ...
Foreign advisor seeks expats’ help to counter ‘anti-Bangladesh campaign’ in Indian media
Foreign Advisor Touhid Hossain has called the Indian media's portrayal of the burning of minority homes in Bangladesh a “violent anti-Bangladesh campaign” and sought the help of the diaspora to counter it. The advisor claimed the incidents that have taken place in Bangladesh were “due to political identity, not religious reasons”.
Explosion at fireworks factory kills 6 in Pakistan
At least six people were killed and seven others injured when a building collapsed due to an explosion in a firework warehouse in northeastern Punjab province on Saturday, according to police.
Shaheen Afridi’s absence in Pakistan’s Test team continues as PCB announces squad for WI series; Babar Azam included
Shaheen Afridi continues to remain absent from the longest format as Pakistan announced their squad for the two-Test series against West Indies.