- January 18th, 2026
A border crossing in Turkey’s eastern province of Van has seen a steady flow of Iranians entering briefly, but contrary to early fears, there has been no major surge of asylum seekers fleeing unrest in their country. Instead, many Iranians...
A massive fire swept through a multistory shopping mall in Pakistan’s largest southern city of Karachi late Saturday, killing at least three people and injuring around a dozen others, police and rescue officials reported. The blaze erupted at Gul Plaza...
China has reportedly reduced its U.S. Treasury holdings for the ninth consecutive month, driving its exposure to the lowest level since 2008. The move underscores a broader shift in global finance as central banks gradually step away from the dollar....
The Bank of Japan’s upcoming policy meeting is shaping up to be a major test for the yen, with markets bracing for potentially sharp currency moves as investors attempt to decipher when the central bank will deliver its next interest-rate...
South Korea’s Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo on Saturday (Jan. 17) said that a new U.S. proclamation imposing a 25 per cent tariff on certain advanced computing chips is expected to have a limited immediate effect on South Korean companies. “While...
Thailand’s construction industry is under intense public scrutiny following a string of deadly accidents that have raised questions about safety standards, regulatory oversight, and the accountability of major contractors. The latest incidents, occurring just days apart, have amplified public concern...
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is considering pledging to suspend Japan’s consumption tax on food as part of her campaign platform ahead of a snap general election expected next month, the Mainichi newspaper reported, citing unnamed government and ruling party...
Iran’s deadly crackdown on anti-government demonstrations appears to have largely quelled the unrest, according to residents and human rights groups, as communication restrictions began to ease and diplomatic pressure from the United States and its Gulf allies mounted. The protests,...
Hundreds of people dragged suitcases, computer monitors, pets and furniture through the streets of Cambodia’s casino hub this week as they fled a suspected cyberfraud centre, following the arrest and deportation of the country’s most wanted alleged scam kingpin. An...
One police officer has been dismissed, and four others are facing criminal and disciplinary action over their alleged involvement in corruption linked to the unlawful release of Chinese detainees, the Royal Thai Police said on Friday. All five officers are...
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