The Israel Defense Force (IDF) says Mohammed Deif, leader of Hamas' armed wing, played a "pivotal role in conceiving, planning and executing" the surprise attack across the border into Israel - which ... ( read original story ...)
Warring sides in Yemen commit to ceasefire steps – U.N. special envoy
ADEN, Dec 23 (Reuters) - The warring sides in the long-running conflict in Yemen have committed to steps towards a ceasefire that would end the fighting, the U.N. special envoy for Yemen said on ... ( read original story ...)
Uncovering the richest neighbourhoods and the most expensive house in Malaysia
If you’ve ever wanted to know how the rich and the famous live in Malaysia, these expensive houses and properties will clue you in. Safely tucked within some of the nation’s richest neighborhoods, ... ( read original story ...)
Luckin Coffee involved in war of glass and diamond: A shocking 100 bn Baht lawsuit unfolds in Thailand
On the 19th, Thailand's "Royal 50R Group" filed a lawsuit in Thai court, seeking a staggering 100 billion baht (about 20 billion yuan) in compensation from Luckin Coffee, a Chinese coffee brand, ... ( read original story ...)
Assyrian Christians increasingly move back to Turkey after more than 40 years
Turkish government’s efforts to ensure Assyrian rights encourage them to return but lack of infrastructure and security problems fail to entice the youth ... ( read original story ...)
Foreign investments in property market expected to soar: experts
Foreign investors are expected to plough large amounts of money into the Vietnamese property market in 2024-26. ( read original story ...)
Investors favour India over China as world’s second biggest economy stutters
The world’s biggest sovereign wealth funds and public pension schemes are backing India over China as fears grow over Beijing’s interventions in companies operating in the region. India is the most ... ( read original story ...)
Iran: Swedish citizen to be executed ‘shortly’ says UN
Rights groups warn that Ahmadreza Djalali could face death in retaliation for Swedish court upholding conviction of former Iranian official
Iran Threatens Mediterranean Closure Over Gaza, Without Saying How
Iran backs Hamas against Israel and it accuses the United States of backing what it calls Israeli crimes in Gaza, where weeks of bombardment have killed thousands of people and driven most of the population from their homes.
Vietnam weighs action on more erring officials amid widening probes and arrest
Vietnam’s Communist Party called for disciplinary action against erring government officials, including a former deputy prime minister, after finding lapses in governance as part of a continuing ...