Sri Lanka has lifted the ban on personal motor vehicles including stations with effect from February 01 in a gazette notice issued by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
Huthis On The Terror List: What Does It Mean For Yemen?
US President Donald Trump's decision to re-designate Yemen's Huthi rebels as a foreign terrorist organisation could have deep implications for aid and the peace process in the war-shattered country.
Uzbekistan’s Saneg turns flared gas into fuel
By utilising associated gas produced at oilfields rather than flaring it, Saneg is bolstering Uzbekistan's energy supply while tackling emissions.
Thai Finance Chief Renews Push for Rate Cuts and Weaker Baht
Thailand’s Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira made his latest pitch for the central bank to cut borrowing costs and make the baht “more competitive” to boost the country’s key exports and tourism ...
2 IDF reservists, one of them in Iron Dome unit, arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran
Police say main suspect transferred sensitive information about missile defense technology to Iranian handler for money, later recruited friend who served at IDF headquarters The post 2 IDF reservists ...
Philippines draws global interest for AI investments – DOF
The Philippines continues to position itself as a key hub for artificial intelligence and digital innovation, according to the Department of Finance.
Japan’s SBI Shinsei Bank to repay $646m in bailout funds by March
TOKYO -- Japan's SBI Shinsei Bank will pay back 100 billion yen ($646 million) in government bailout funds by the end of March, Nikkei has learned, taking a key step toward its goal of relisting on ...
What is China’s DeepSeek and why is it freaking out the AI world?
DeepSeek has already put global tech stocks on track for $1 trillion wipeout.
Wife of Chinese national held in Philippines denies he is a spy
The Filipino wife of a Chinese national arrested recently in the Philippines for alleged espionage denied on Monday that her husband was a spy, saying he worked for a company specialising in self-driving cars.
Japan defeats France to win the Pastry World Cup
A lemon, pear, marigold and chocolate granita in the shape of a leaf and an apricot treat resembling a spinning top toy took top honors in the biennial contest which sees teams of chefs compete to ...