Kim Jong Un, chairman of the Workers' Party of Korea, reaffirmed on the 8th that the United States is behind the conflicts occurring not only on the Korean Peninsula but also around the world, stating ...
‘Diplomatic flexibility’: Malaysia’s coyness over its ASEAN advisers could help region but hurt PM Anwar
The analyst noted that Yeo was introduced to Anwar by the late former Malaysia finance minister Daim Zainuddin in 1990, and that Anwar and Yeo have maintained their relationship since, with the ...
Iraqi president sues premier, finance minister over unpaid KRG salaries
Iraq’s President Abdul Latif Rashid has filed a lawsuit against Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani and Finance Minister Taif Sami, over the delayed salaries of the Kurdistan Region Government ...
Financial sector weaknesses, labour unrest pose short-term risks: Finance ministry to CA
The ministry, in a report, also said by June, inflation is expected to fall to 8%, and if it drops below 6.5% in the future, the government will consider reducing subsidies by raising gas and electric ...
Cory finance secretary says Umic status in ’25 ‘a mirage’
CORY Aquino finance secretary Jesus Estanislao said the wish of President Marcos for the Philippines to attain an upper middle income country (Umic) status this year is not feasible. Estanislao, who ...
Jordan believes Scots can compete with best despite Ireland lesson
Tom Jordan says Scotland must move on quickly from their defeat by Ireland and insists Gregor Townsend's side can still enjoy a successful Six Nations campaign. The Scots were outclassed in a 32-18 ...
Qorgau: How Kazakhstan is Using AI to Make Roads Safer
Road accidents in Kazakhstan have decreased by 30%, and the number of injured individuals has dropped from over 500 in 2019 to 338 in 2023. At the same time, the system has streamlined the collection ...
Chevron ramps up expansion at Kazakhstan’s Tengiz oilfield – Reuters
Chevron reportedly is accelerating its $48B expansion of Kazakhstan's Tengiz oilfield, raising its production to ~1% of global crude supply.
‘I didn’t want to surrender to the extremists’: The female tour guide showcasing Afghanistan’s beautiful side
In a country where women are banned from talking loudly in public and even looking out of the windows, one of the few female tour guides in Afghanistan, Fatima Haidari, tells Tamara Davison why she co ...
South Korea gyms shutter in record numbers amid consumers’ belt-tightening
Fitness in South Korea, once a thriving industry, is facing a downturn as gyms are closing at a record pace amid fierce price wars and declining consumer spending.