At least 14 members of Myanmar’s Border Guard Police (BGP) sought refuge in Bangladesh amid heavy gunfights between government troops and rebel resistance fighters. Learn more about the ongoing battle …
Pigeon suspected of spying for China released in India after PETA intervention, group says
A pigeon suspected of spying for China and held for eight months was released by Indian officials this week after intervention from animal rights organization PETA, the group said in a statement.
China Academic Calls for $1.4 Trillion Stock Stabilization Fund
China should set up a stocks stabilization fund as soon as possible to boost market confidence, with an aim to get its size to 10 trillion yuan ($1.4 trillion) or more, according to an academic at a government think tank.
House Republican calls to reimpose Trump oil sanctions on Iran, says Biden ‘invited’ attacks on US troops
Rep. Gimenez called on President Joe Biden to reimpose sanctions former President Donald Trump placed on Iran, and condemned Biden’s policies.
Turkey commemorates its worst disaster of modern times
Turkey on Tuesday holds pre-dawn vigils for the loss of more than 50,000 people — and parts of entire cities — in the earthquake-prone country’s deadliest disaster of modern times.The confirmed loss …
Two killed in police helicopter crash in southern Turkey -minister
A police helicopter crashed in southern Turkey late on Saturday, killing 2 police officers and injuring one, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said in a post on social media platform X.
Turkey Braced for Inflation Jump in Test for Peak Interest Rates
Turkish monthly inflation in January probably jumped the most since the summer, an acceleration that could test the new central bank chief’s resolve after his predecessor announced the end of a …
Ren’ai Reef: DOC’s value and the Philippines’ delusion
On February 2, the China Coast Guard (CCG) monitored and tracked the Philippine civilian vessel that delivered supplies to a military vessel illegally “grounded” at China’s Ren’ai Reef. The delivery …
Philippines Ready to Use ‘Forces’ to Quell Any Secession Attempt Official
MANILA (Reuters) – The Philippine government is ready to use “authority and forces” against attempts to divide the nation, a security official said Sunday, after former President Rodrigo Duterte …
Pakistan’s Military Has Swayed Many Elections. Now It’s Going Full Tilt.
A political crackdown has been more visible than those in previous years, analysts say, making this week’s vote among the least credible in the country’s history.