Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Iranian counterpart, Masoud Pezeshkian signed a new strategic cooperation pact as the two countries brace for the return of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump ...
‘It Starts Now’: South Korea’s President Yoon Defiant as Police Closed In
FILE PHOTO: Police officers and investigators of the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials leave the official residence of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, following his arrest, in Seoul, South Korea, January 15, 2025. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/File Photo
U.S. Tightens Grip: Sanctions Hit Yemen’s Financial Ties
The U.S. imposes sanctions on Yemen Kuwait Bank, accusing it of aiding the Houthis. This move aims to pressure the Houthis before Biden's departure. The bank's assets are frozen, disrupting Houthi ...
ECC approves over Rs2b for various ministries
The ECC approved 90.275 million rupees to disburse payments to the Pakistan Air Force and the Pakistan International Airlines, ensuring operational efficiency. Besides, a grant of 941.400 million ...
Plagued by eerie broadcasts, South Korean border residents hope Trump’s return will ease tensions with the North
North Korea has been broadcasting unbearable sounds for months close to its border with the South, in their latest wave of psychological warfare.
Russia and Iran sign a partnership treaty to deepen their ties in the face of Western sanctions
The presidents of Russia and Iran have held talks in the Kremlin before the signing of a broad cooperation pact to deepen their partnership amid stinging Western sanctions.
Putin and Iran pursuing ‘new level’ of partnership with comprehensive treaty
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed a broad cooperation agreement, deepening their already growing partnership.
US Turkey Producers Should Ramp up Bird Flu Testing, USDA Says
CHICAGO (Reuters) - U.S. poultry producers should ramp up testing and monitoring of turkeys for bird flu before they are slaughtered to ensure the virus stays out of the food supply, the U.S.
Japan projects primary budget surplus in fiscal 2026, delayed by a year
Japan's ambition to deliver a primary budget surplus for the first time in decades is going to be pushed back a year, a government estimate showed on Friday, as pressures for more spending weigh on ...
On This Day: Kobe, Japan, earthquake kills thousands
On Jan. 17, 1995, a powerful earthquake rocked Kobe, Japan, and the surrounding area, killing about 5,500 people.