TOKYO, July 3 (Reuters) - Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Friday the government will respond appropriately on currency movements, reiterating her warnings as traders braced for ...
VEON (VEON) Backs Bangladesh Digital Push And Expands Mastercard Fintech Partnership
VEON (NasdaqGS:VEON) announced a sizeable anchor investment aimed at attracting additional foreign direct investment into Bangladesh’s digital and financial infrastructure. The company reported ...
Slain supreme leader’s casket on display as Iran prepares for days of funeral processions
Iran released images of the casket holding slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iran’s army general warned the US and Israel against launching attacks during the procession. Follow for live up ...
Iran begins public mourning for Ayatollah killed in February
Iran has begun several days of public mourning and funeral processions for its former Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, more than four months after he was killed in strikes launched by the US ...
Powerful general in Iran emerges from hiding as Tehran prepares for Khamenei’s dayslong funeral
A powerful general who leads Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard emerged from hiding as Tehran prepares for the dayslong funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
A mayor in Japan announced her maternity leave – and got the whole country talking
In the face of criticism, Shoko Kawata, 35, says she loves her job and is proud to be taking time off to have a baby.
U.S. warned Iran about Israel’s aims to assassinate leaders
In the spring, U.S. officials suspected Israel intended to kill Iran's top negotiators and sent a warning to Tehran to take precautions.
U.S.-Iran Latest: Talks pause for slain ayatollah’s funeral after Trump and mediators claim progress
Negotiations between Iran and the U.S. will pause for a week for the funeral of Iran's slain supreme leader, but President Trump, and mediators, say there's been progress.
China ramps up warning to Japan, Philippines over sea talks
China issued a legal warning against Japan and the Philippines over their upcoming maritime border talks, escalating pressure on Washington’s key regional allies as they attempt to counter Beijing’s ...
Couple publicly caned after alleged TikTok kiss sparks outrage in Indonesia
A viral TikTok livestream led to a public caning for a young couple in Indonesia's Aceh province after they were convicted of kissing during a TikTok livestream.