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 …
Trump rebuffs UK offer of aircraft carrier, says Iran to be ‘hit very hard!’: Updates
Israel expanded its military operation against Hezbollah in Lebanon, unleashing airstrikes that killed scores.
New strikes pound Tehran after Trump vows to hit Iran ‘hard’
The skies of Iran turned orange as Iranians experienced some of the heaviest bombardment since the war began. It comes after President Trump warned Iran would be hit “hard” and Iran’s president …
Trump salutes as 6 soldiers killed in Iran are transferred back to the U.S.
President Trump participated in a dignified transfer on Saturday of six service members who were killed in the first days of the war with Iran.
Philippines shifts to four-day work week as Iran war pushes oil prices up
Oil-poor Philippines is to shift to a four-day work week with fuel prices set to rocket up amid the Iran war, President Ferdinand Marcos said Friday. Marcos announced the shift, set to start at all …