The ballistic missile was shot down by NATO forces before it reached Turkish territory. Turkey’s defense ministry said the missile was detected to have been launched from Iran.
Vietnam to remove fuel tariffs amid supply disruption due to Iran war
HANOI, March 9 (Reuters) – Vietnam is planning to remove its import tariffs on fuels to ensure supplies amid disruptions caused by the military conflict in the Middle East, the government said. The …
Turkish finance minister flags Iran war trade fears
Turkey’s finance minister has warned worse is to come after the country’s foreign trade deficit blew out in February, with Mehmet Şimşek saying the fallout from the war in the Gulf will put Turkish …
At the border between Iran and Turkey, some flee the war, while others return
Iranians are streaming across the border with Turkey, fleeing constant bombardment. But some are also going the other way — returning to Iran out of worry for loved ones they can’t otherwise reach.
Philippines ousts Iran as South Korea edges Australia for top spot in Group A
South Korea edged host Australia for top spot in Group A at the Women’s Asian Cup on goal difference after a 3-3 draw Sunday in front of …
Russia, Iran and North Korea send illicit crypto volumes to record $154bn
Sanctioned entities turned to crypto en masse to reach global markets. Year-over-year, the subset of illicit finance grew by more than 690%. Crypto’s growing adoption is a challenge for authorities.
Crypto weekend round-up: Binance’s Iran-linked crypto controversy, Kazakhstan’s crypto investment and more
This week was a whirlwind of activity in the world of finance and cryptocurrency. From Binance debunking allegations of Iran-linked crypto flows to Kazakhstan’s central bank announcing a hefty …
Kuwait declares force majeure, cuts crude oil output due to Middle East conflict
The Kuwait Petroleum Corporation cited explicit threats by Iran against the safe passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz, attacks by Iran on Kuwait and the “almost total absence” within the …
Global week ahead: Diplomacy in ruins as G7 meets on Iran
G7 finance ministers and central bank governors are set to convene for a key meeting as diplomatic tensions escalate over the Iran conflict.
Japan ready to act against market swings, economic blow from Iran conflict
By Leika Kihara TOKYO, March 6 (Reuters) – Japan will coordinate with overseas authorities and stands ready to take action against market volatility stemming from the Middle East conflict, Finance …