The U.S. Army’s rotation in the Philippines is easy to overlook. Experts say that might be the point.
Japan PM faces challenges selling ‘proactive’ fiscal policy to bond vigilantes
By Leika Kihara TOKYO, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will likely seek to convince markets her "proactive" fiscal policies aren't as expansionary as they seem, as ...
Takaichi, reelected as Japan’s leader, wants to cooperate with US in rare earths development
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi says she hopes to deepen her relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Israel moves to claim West Bank land as ‘state property’
JERUSALEM: The Israeli government has approved a proposal to register large areas of the occupied West Bank as “state property”, for the first time since the Israeli occupation of the territory in ... ( read original story ...)
Israel approves registration of West Bank land as ‘state property’
The Israeli government has approved the registration of large swathes of land in the occupied West Bank as “state property”, a measure widely seen as further entrenching de facto annexation of ... ( read original story ...)
Jordan council considers flood control plan that would affect 18 properties
More than 60 Jordan homeowners could save thousands on flood insurance premiums if a new levee is built along Sand Creek, but it would come at the cost of several neighboring homes and properties. ( read original story ...)
Pakistan Signs Deal With US to Revamp NYC’s Roosevelt Hotel
Pakistan agreed to work with the US to revamp the Roosevelt Hotel in Manhattan, marking a step forward in its plans to re-purpose a building once dubbed the “New Ellis Island” for its role in ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan, US sign deal to redevelop Roosevelt Hotel
Pakistan and the United States have signed an MoU to redevelop New York’s Roosevelt Hotel, aiming to modernize operations and boost economic ties. The agreement formalizes cooperation on renovation, ... ( read original story ...)
Iraq to export 1.1M BPD of ‘black oil’ in 2026
Iraq plans to export over 1 million barrels per day of what it calls “black oil” within a drive to increase income in the absence of major non-hydrocarbon sources. “Black oil” in Iraq refers primarily ...
Iraq’s premier says he hopes producers will reconsider oil export quota
Eight OPEC+ states to consider output hike on Sunday Iraq's OPEC envoy says attention focussed on market balance Sudani says Iraq looking to facilitate entry of oil majors BAGHDAD, Sept 6 (Reuters) - ...