Malaysia’s central bank will tighten its policy rate by a quarter point for the fourth time in a row on Nov. 3 as upside risks to inflation persist and to support the weakening currency, a Reuters …
‘Missing’ ABC producer James Gordon Meek is seen in public for the first time since FBI raid
The divorced dad-of-two appeared to be keeping a low profile, parking his Chevy SUV several blocks from the property and ignoring questions … to Meek’s celebrated dispatches from the frontline in …
S. Korea police admit responsibility for Halloween tragedy
South Korea’s police chief has admitted a responsibility for failing to prevent a recent crowd surge that killed more than 150 people during Halloween festivities in Seoul.
Thai opposition to foreigners owning property “way over the top”
Thailand’s opposition political parties are having a field day campaigning against the government’s policy to allow very rich foreigners to purchase freehold land up to 1 rai or 0.4 acre for …
Iran to hold public trials for 1,000 protesters accused of ‘subversive actions’ amid Mahsa Amini unrest
Iran announced it will hold public trials for 1,000 protesters detained by the government amid the unrest caused by the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in police custody.
Iran to hold public trials of 1,000 people charged with involvement in Mahsa Amini protests
Iran has charged about 1,000 people in the Tehran province for their alleged involvement in nationwide protests sparked by Mahsa Amini’s death in police custody, state news agency IRNA reported Monday …
EU Urged to Adopt Constructive Policy on Iran
Tehran encouraged the European Union to adopt a constructive approach on Iran, since coercive measures would not serve their interests, a senior diplomat said.
Iran sanctions 4 American entities, 10 individuals
Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs imposed new sanctions against several American individuals and entities. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, based on the approvals of …
Iran charges 1,000 in Tehran in connection with anti-government protests
About 1,000 people in Tehran were charged this week in connection with anti-government demonstrations that have raged around Iran since the death of Mahsa Amini.
Iran sanctions four U.S. entities and ten individuals
Iranian authorities on Monday issued new sanctions against four U.S. entities and ten individuals for meddling «in the internal affairs» of Tehran, promoting violence and unrest in the country or …