Asian Stocks

Asian Markets Remain Subdued as U.S. Inflation Concerns Linger

Asian shares experienced subdued trading on Thursday, reflecting investor caution as fresh U.S. data showed stalled progress in lowering inflation. While the U.S. economy displayed resilience, uncertainty over the Federal Reserve's monetary policy for 2025 kept traders hesitant. The Thanksgiving...
US-China, Economic

China Praises U.S. Firms Amid Looming Trade War with Trump Administration

Amid rising fears of a renewed U.S.-China trade war, Chinese state media have singled out certain American companies for their “strong collaboration” with local partners. This commentary comes as U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to take office for his second...
Oil

Oil Prices Edge Lower Amid Surprising U.S. Gasoline Stock Build and Light Holiday Trading

Oil prices dipped in Asian trading on Thursday, reflecting unease among investors after a surprising build in U.S. gasoline stocks ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. The unexpected increase sparked concerns over demand in the world's largest consumer of motor fuel....
South Korea central bank

South Korea’s Central Bank Cuts Interest Rate Amid Slower Growth Forecast

South Korea's central bank lowered its benchmark interest rate on Thursday for the second consecutive month. The Bank of Korea (BOK) cut its policy rate by 0.25 percentage points to 3%, signaling a shift towards more accommodative monetary policies in...
F-35 Fighter Jets

Turkey Sees Renewed Hope for F-35 Fighter Jets Amid Shifting US Stance

Turkey’s efforts to acquire the coveted F-35 fifth-generation fighter jets from the United States may be gaining new momentum. On November 26, Turkish Minister of National Defense Yaşar Güler shared encouraging updates during a session of the Plan and Budget...
Pro- Imran Khan Capital March

Pro-Imran Khan Capital March: Nearly 1,000 Protesters Arrested as Pakistan’s Political Turmoil Deepens

Pakistan's police reported on Wednesday the arrest of nearly 1,000 protesters who had stormed the capital, demanding the release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan. The unrest, marked by the largest political gathering since February’s contentious elections, has heightened tensions...
Myanmar military leader Min Aung Hlaing

ICC Prosecutor Seeks Arrest Warrant for Myanmar Military Leader Min Aung Hlaing Over Rohingya Persecution

The Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) announced his intention to seek an arrest warrant for Myanmar's military leader, General Min Aung Hlaing. The charges stem from allegations of crimes against humanity tied to the persecution of the Rohingya,...
bangladesh hindu protests

Violence Erupts in Bangladesh: Lawyer Killed, Dozens Arrested During Hindu Protests

Bangladeshi police have arrested six individuals in connection with the murder of a lawyer amid violent clashes between Hindu protesters and security forces, the government announced on Wednesday. The unrest erupted on Tuesday in the port city of Chittagong after...
Sara Duterte

Philippine Security Forces Replace Sara Duterte’s Bodyguards Amid Political Turmoil

Philippine security forces announced Wednesday, November 27, that Vice President Sara Duterte’s bodyguards had been replaced. The move comes amid heightened political tensions, following the Justice Department’s investigation into Duterte’s alleged death threat against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. While officials...
South Korea Protest

South Koreans Resist Arms Support for Ukraine Amid Rising International Pressure

South Korea remains deeply divided over the prospect of directly supplying arms to Ukraine, even as international calls intensify following reports of North Korean troops bolstering Russia’s war efforts. Recent surveys reveal significant public opposition to such military aid, placing...
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