American officials said they were trying to safeguard maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran said it had responded by firing at U.S. bases in Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait.
US., Iran continue fighting, 14 Iranians reported dead
The United States and Iran have traded fire for the second day in a row after a cease-fire was upended Tuesday. Iran reported 14 deaths.
Tehran launches more strikes after explosions reported in southern Iran
Iranian state media accuses the US of striking near a nuclear power plant this afternoon. The US has not confirmed new strikes.
US and Iran trade attacks as Khamenei is buried
Centcom says it hit 90 Iranian targets in the latest round of strikes, with the Iranian health ministry saying 14 people were killed since Tuesday.
Japan’s southwestern islands on high alert as powerful Typhoon Bavi approaches
By Joseph Campbell and Kim Kyung-Hoon ISHIGAKI, Japan, July 10 (Reuters) - A large and powerful typhoon approached a remote chain of islands in Japan's southwest on Friday, prompting authorities to warn of violent winds,
‘Managing own popularity’: Reason Japan triples tourist tax
Japan has long dominated Aussies’ travel lists – and more so over the last couple of years due to the strong Aussie dollar.
People’s Leasing & Finance records stellar performance in FY 2025/26
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Malaysia will only import oil from Russia if acceptable from an international trading basis, minister says
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South Korea’s KOSPI drops 20% from June record close as chipmakers drag
By Jihoon Lee and Yena Park SEOUL, July 8 (Reuters) - South Korea's benchmark KOSPI stock index fell more than 5% on Wednesday, dropping more than 20% from a record close in late June and signalling ...
Iran war resumes. Will it sway mortgage rates and home-buying dreams?
Fighting between the U.S. and Iran has restarted. Will this affect mortgage rates and Americans' home-buying dreams?