Emirates has begun regular Airbus A350 operations to Dammam, marking the airline’s first destination in Saudi Arabia served by its latest-generation aircraft. The daily A350 flight, EK 827, departs ...
China reportedly operating Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, as economic ties deepen
China is now operating the former United States military facility at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, The Telegraph reports citing anonymous officials and satellite imagery analyses. The strategic ...
Iran Could Assassinate Sunbathing Trump at Mar-a-Lago, Khamenei Ally Says
An ally of the Iranian Supreme Leader joked that Iran could assassinate U.S. President Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.
How China Is Quietly Funding Iran’s War Machine
Chinese firms, especially Wanda Holdings, are helping Iran bypass sanctions, funding Tehran’s military through illicit oil trade. Targeting China’s economic links is key to stopping Iran’s rearmament ...
Malaysia central bank cuts rates for first time in five years on growth risks
Malaysia's central bank cut interest rates for the first time in five years on Wednesday, as global trade uncertainties threaten the export-oriented economy, raising the prospect it may lower ...
Malaysia central bank lowers key rate to 2.75% on weaker growth outlook
Malaysia's central bank cut its benchmark interest rate MYINTR=ECI for the first time in five years on Wednesday, as it looks to support the economy amid a weaker growth outlook and rising uncertainty ...
Saudi Arabia: Mixed Financial Mid-Year Report
In the first six months of 2025, G20 member Saudi Arabia succeeded in attracting more foreign direct investment (FDI) and boosting employment. The half-year results almost resemble a scenario from ...
Thailand preparing $1.2 billion in measures to address US tariff impact
Thailand is preparing more than 40 billion baht ($1.22 billion) in measures to mitigate the impact of U.S. tariffs, a deputy finance minister said on Wednesday. The central bank should also ease ...
Inside the £70bn empire ‘controlled by Khamenei’ while Iran’s economy in meltdown
Investigation uncovers the Supreme Leader's personal and vast financial network - built on confiscated property, front companies and secret holdings - as economic desperation grips Iran.
Philippines urges reform of global financial system to aid middle-income countries
MANILA: The Philippines has called for urgent reform of the international financial system to better support middle-income countries (MICs) amid mounting global challenges, the Department of Finance ...