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Tehran issues warning as Trump eyes oil hub

Pakistan hosts Saudi, Turkiye, Egypt for talks, eyes US-Iran dialogueIran accused the United States of plotting a ground attack even as Washington publicly pushed for a negotiated deal while...

Mideast conflict sends energy, economic shockwaves across Europe

BERLIN - One month after the United States and Israel launched military strikes on...

Rallies against US-Israeli war on Iran draw 8m worldwide

WASHINGTON - Rallies against the US-Israeli war on Iran swept numerous cities across the...

Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing nominated for vice-presidency

NAY PYI TAW - on Monday nominated Min Aung Hlaing as a vice-presidential...

US allows Russian oil tanker to reach Cuba after months of blockade

WASHINGTON - The United States Coast Guard allowed a to reach Cuba after...

Japan’s ruling LDP faces criticism over backing scandal-tainted candidates

TOKYO -- Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has drawn renewed criticism after endorsing more than 40 candidates linked to a political slush fund...

Iran: No talks under Trump’s threats, naval enforcement in Mideast

TEHERAN/CAIRO/BAGHDAD - Iran on Wednesday rejected any prospect of talks with the United States as long as Washington continues to threaten military action, after...

Residents urged to work from home as air pollution spikes in Thai capital

BANGKOK -- Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt on Wednesday called on the public and private sectors to implement work-from-home measures as air pollution surged to...

Myanmar’s USDP wins majority of seats in Lower House

YANGON - The Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) has won a majority of seats in the Pyithu Hluttaw (Lower House) of Myanmar's Union...

JCI Vientiane Strengthens Regional Leadership Through ASEAN-BRICS Youth Entrepreneurship Initiative

Vientiane, Laos – January 27, 2026 — Under the visionary leadership of President Mr. Sounay Phothisane, JCI Vientiane has emerged as a catalyst for...

Record-breaking Australia heatwave fuels bushfires, cuts power to thousands

SYDNEY - baked Australia's southeast for a fifth straight day on Wednesday, fanning bushfires and straining the power grid, leaving thousands of properties...

Vietnam approves visa exemptions for foreign nationals with contributions

HANOI - The Vietnamese government has approved a plan to introduce time-limited visa exemptions for foreign nationals eligible for special incentives due to their...

Aircraft crash kills India’s Maharashtra deputy chief minister, 4 others

NEW DELHI -- Five people, including the deputy chief minister of India's western state of Maharashtra, Ajit Pawar, and two pilots, on board an...

Trump threatens to ‘no longer help Iraq’ if Iraq’s ex-PM regains power

WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump threatened on Tuesday that the United States would "no longer help Iraq" if returns to power.Due to...

Sri Lanka mulls restricting social media access for minors

COLOMBO -- The Sri Lankan government is considering restricting social media access for underage children amid growing concerns about the harmful effects of online...

AQQOUNT and APB explore green finance partnership to turn climate risk into opportunity for Laos

Vientiane, Lao PDR – AQQOUNT Investment & Consulting Sole Co., Ltd today held a strategic meeting with the leadership of Agricultural Promotion Bank (APB)...

UN: Humanitarian situation remains dire in Gaza despite aid surge

UNITED NATIONS - Despite continuing aid deliveries and efforts to expand services, UN humanitarians said on Tuesday the situation in Gaza remains dire for...

Yoon’s wife sentenced to 20 months in prison for corruption

SEOUL - , wife of the impeached former South Korean President , was sentenced to 20 months in prison for corruption charges, live footage...

Trump says another ‘armada’ sailing towards Iran

WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that an additional "armada" of US military vessels is sailing toward Iran, expressing hope that Iran...

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