Iran-US war latest: Tehran accuses Trump of ‘economic terrorism’ after he vows to crush it with sanctions - Over 750 members of the US military have been injured since the Iran war began ...
China ‘not playing by the rules,’ German finance minister says
He said the government in Berlin is likely to adopt a “firmer stance” in its engagement with China. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Pakistan’s imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan taken to private hospital for medical treatment
Imprisoned former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan was taken to a private hospital in the capital after midnight Thursday for medical treatment, his party said, hours after a senior Cabinet ...
China, Indonesia ministers meet on Friday to discuss security and economic issues
By Stanley Widianto JAKARTA, Aug 21 (Reuters) - China and Indonesia's foreign and defence ministers will meet on Friday, with security, politics and economic issues set to dominate talks, as Jakarta ...
World in Brief: China pushes back on Iran; Treasury yields climb
Yields on 30-year Treasuries climbed on Thursday, reversing some of Wednesday’s decline, despite the Treasury secretary hinting at buying back even more long-term bonds. “Anything that happens within ...
BNP’s Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir elected Bangladesh president in first contested poll in 35 years
Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir was elected Bangladesh's President after defeating Oli Ahmed 255-88 in the country's first contested presidential poll since 1991. The BNP leader will take oath on Friday ...
Bangladesh holds presidential election in first contested vote in 35 years
BNP’s Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir is pitted against ex-army officer Oli Ahmed, nominee of Jamaat-led 11-party alliance.
Big political change in Bangladesh as BNP’s Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir elected 23rd president
BNP leader Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir defeated Oli Ahmed with 255 votes in Parliament to be elected as the 23rd President of Bangladesh, set to take office at Bangabhaban on Friday.
Bangladesh elects veteran politician as president
Bangladesh's parliament has elected Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir as president after the former president's resignation.
Disentangling UAE-Iran economic ties could prove difficult
Washington is convinced of the role the UAE can play in choking Iran's economy: The US told Emirati officials that targeting IRGC-linked money flows would hit Tehran harder than the naval blockade of ...