Thailand’s drift toward China over the past decade is turning the longstanding alliance with the U.S. into something of a paper tiger, some analysts argue.
Iran protests prompt new Trump warning over deadly government crackdowns
Nine days of anti-government protests engulf Iran as Trump warns of consequences. Iranian-Americans praise president’s support for demonstrators.
Trump signs ‘Make Iran Great Again’ hat alongside Lindsey Graham
President Donald Trump and Sen. Lindsey Graham were photographed with a signed ‘Make Iran Great Again’ hat, as protests spread across Iran.
Iran Offers Citizens $7 a Month in a Bid to Cool Protests
The payments are the latest step to alleviate economic pressures, but given the severity of the crisis, critics say, they are likely to do little.
Iran’s leaders struggle to end protests, US action in Venezuela stokes fears
Iran’s efforts to quell a wave of anti-government protests have been complicated by Donald Trump’s threat to intervene on their side, a warning firmly underlined by the subsequent U.S. capture of …
Greenland, Cuba, Iran and more: Here are the countries Trump has warned since his Venezuela strike
Since the seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by US forces at the weekend, US President Donald Trump and members of his administration have issued warnings to several other countries and …
Turkey to boost gas imports from Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan is already a major supplier of gas to Turkey, rivalling Russian pipeline gas and US LNG imports. The country exported about 11.5 Bcm of gas to Turkey in 2024, up 12% compared to 2023, …
Hindu journalist shot dead in Bangladesh as violence against minorities escalates
The incident comes amid intensified scrutiny of Bangladesh’s deteriorating law and order situation ahead of crucial national elections and drawing sharp criticism of the interim government led by …
Bangladesh Hindu widow gang-raped, tied to a tree: What do we know so far?
A Hindu widow has been gang-raped and tied to a tree in Bangladesh. The development comes in the aftermath of Dipu Chandra Das, a Hindu garment factory worker, being lynched after accusations of …
Hindu factory owner and acting editor shot dead in Bangladesh amid rising minority violence
The killing took place around 6 pm in the Kopalia Bazar area of Manirampur sub-district in Jashore, southwestern Bangladesh, according to a report, citing officials …