Shigeru Ishiba

“Ishiba Shock” – Could a Skyrocketing Yen Shake Global Markets?

Stock investors in Japan have already felt the sting of what’s being called the “Ishiba shock.” However, the turmoil shaking the markets may only just be beginning for currency traders. With the yen seemingly set to surge, the election of...
HC-130J Super Hercules airplane crew from Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak observes two Russian Border Guard ships and two Chinese Coast Guard ships approximately 440 miles southwest of St. Lawrence Island Sept. 28, 2024. (Photo: U.S. Coast Guard)

Increased China-Russian Naval Cooperation in Arctic Signals Heightened

On October 1, the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) reported a significant naval sighting in the Bering Sea, highlighting an emerging pattern of military cooperation between Russia and China in the strategically crucial Arctic region. During a routine patrol on September...
Tigers, three lions and a panther reportedly died at two zoos in southern Vietnam

Dozens of Tigers Die in South Vietnam Zoos Following Bird Flu Outbreak

A devastating outbreak of avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, has led to the deaths of dozens of tigers in two zoos in southern Vietnam, according to reports from state media. The virus, identified as the highly pathogenic H5N1...
Nine Dead in Taiwan Hospital Fire Amid Typhoon Krathon’s Onslaught

Nine Dead in Taiwan Hospital Fire Amid Typhoon Krathon’s Onslaught

Nine people have been confirmed dead after a devastating fire tore through a hospital in southern Taiwan, local authorities and media reported on Wednesday. The tragedy struck at Pingtung County Hospital around 09:40 local time (01:00 GMT), coinciding with the...
A mass funeral was held at the temple school which the victims attended

Thailand: Funeral Held for 20 Children and 3 Teachers Killed in Bus Fire

In the small town of Lan Sak, central Thailand, grief hung heavy in the air as families and friends gathered on Thursday to mourn the lives of 20 young children and three teachers who perished in a horrific bus fire....
Turkey ADA-class corvette

Turkish Defense Firm ROKETSAN Poised for Global Success with Over 500 ATMACA Anti-Ship Missile Exports

Turkish defense company ROKETSAN is expected to export more than 500 of its cutting-edge "ATMACA" anti-ship missiles, solidifying its competitive stance in the global arms market. With customers in Southeast Asia, including Indonesia and Malaysia, this missile is set to...
Joe Biden, Muhammad Yunus

Bay of Bengal: Bangladesh at Crossroads in US Indo-Pacific Strategy

Bangladesh, a rapidly growing economy on the Bay of Bengal, and the United States' Indo-Pacific strategy. This evolving partnership seeks to deepen American involvement in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) amid a significant shift in international politics. The intersection of...
switzerland glaciers melting alps climate change

Switzerland’s Glaciers Shrink by Over 10 Percent in Two Years: Alarming Data Climate Change’s Intensified Impact

Switzerland's glaciers have shrunk by more than 10 percent in just two years. This alarming data, recently released by the Swiss Academy of Sciences, marks an unprecedented acceleration in glacier retreat and ice loss. The experts reported that, despite an...
Subramanian Iswaran, Singapore

Singapore’s ex-Minister Subramanian Iswaran Sentenced to 12 Months in High-Profile Corruption Case

Singapore's image of incorruptibility, Subramanian Iswaran, a senior cabinet minister, was sentenced to 12 months in prison for accepting gifts valued at over S$403,000 (US$311,882; £234,586) and obstructing the course of justice. The 62-year-old, once seen as a stalwart of...
Kariba Dam was built in a gorge between Zambia and Zimbabwe holding back the Zambezi River.

Zambia’s Electricity Crisis: Grappling with the Worst Blackouts in Living Memory

Zambia, a country blessed with the mighty Zambezi River and the colossal hydro-powered Kariba Dam, is paradoxically facing its worst electricity crisis in living memory. The nation is experiencing prolonged power cuts, with some areas enduring up to three consecutive...
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