Sri Lanka is struggling to prevent a repeat of its spectacular economic collapse four years ago, as the prolonged Middle East war compounds the fallout from a deadly cyclone in November.
Trump issues expletive-laden threat to Iran demanding Strait of Hormuz be opened
In a post on social media, the US president says in Iran “Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one” if the key shipping lane is not reopened.
Middle East crisis live: Tehran accuses Trump of ‘reckless moves’ after expletive-ridden threat against Iran’s infrastructure
Open the Fuckin’ Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell’ ...
Missing US crew member from downed fighter jet rescued in Iran, Trump says
A U.S. crew member who went missing when an F-15E fighter jet was shot down over a remote area of Iran has been rescued by U.S. forces.
Live Updates: “WE GOT HIM!,” Trump declares after U.S. airman rescued deep inside Iran, as strikes on power plants loom
As the Iran war passes the five-week mark, President Trump hailed the rescue of a U.S. airman who was missing for days inside Iran — and threatened to hit power plants if Iran doesn't let the Strait ...
Bangladesh says over 110 children killed in measles outbreak
Bangladesh launched emergency vaccination campaign after a suspected measles outbreak killed at least 113 children in the past six weeks, official ...
India extends Maldives’ $50 mn govt bonds repayment deadline
India on Thursday said it has rolled over, for one more year, USD 50 million Maldives' government bonds as “an emergency financial assistance” to the archipelagic nation. The deadline for the ...
How Israel’s record budget will finance expanding illegal settlements
Budget of $271bn comes against a backdrop of surging violence by Israeli settlers towards Palestinians in the West Bank.
North Korean Hackers Linked To Major Security Breach In Suspected Crypto Theft Attempt
North Korean hackers allegedly hit U.S. firms in supply-chain attacks to steal cryptocurrency for the regime’s nuclear funding, according to a report published Tuesday. Are North Korean Hackers ...
China’s middle class is ‘shadow saving’ — hoarding cash instead of spending — and it could be a problem for Americans
China’s middle class is sitting on a mountain of cash, but they’re refusing to spend it. Bank deposits are surging, interest rates are near zero, and yet households are tightening their wallets.