East & South Asia
US Pressure Threatens India’s Strategic Gateway in Iran
The United States has announced that it will revoke the sanctions waiver it granted to India in 2018 for its operations at Iran’s...
EU Warns India-Russia Ties Could Strain Relations with Delhi
BRUSSELS: The European Union has cautioned that its effort to deepen relations with India could face hurdles due to New Delhi’s close ties...
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan Sign Key Defence Accord
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have signed a landmark “Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement”, a pact that elevates the two nations’ long-standing military partnership...
Deadly Landslides Hit Malaysia Amid Relentless Monsoon Rains
At least 12 people have been killed in a series of landslides across Malaysia’s Sabah state, following nearly two weeks of relentless downpours...
Disaster in India’s Breadbasket as Punjab Hit by Deadly Floods
Punjab, India’s agricultural heartland long known as the nation’s “breadbasket,” is reeling from record monsoon floods that have submerged vast swathes of farmland,...
China signals deeper push to expand high-standard opening-up
China is sending strong signals that it will further expand high-standard opening-up to strengthen its economy and contribute to global growth, despite ongoing...
Oil Prices Climb Following Ukrainian Strikes on Russian Refineries
Oil prices rose on Monday as markets weighed the impact of Ukraine’s escalating drone strikes on Russian refineries, raising fears of supply disruptions...
Flat iPhone 17 Pricing Puts Korean Tech Firms Under Pressure
Apple’s decision to keep the iPhone 17 lineup priced the same as its predecessors, despite heavy U.S.-imposed tariffs, has put fresh focus on...
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Iran calls Pakistan-Saudi defense deal a step toward a ‘regional security alliance’
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday voiced strong support for the newly signed defence pact between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, calling it the...
Trump Faces Diplomatic Pressure as Allies Recognize Palestinian State
UNITED NATIONS: Growing frustration with Washington’s handling of the Gaza war spilled into the UN General Assembly this week, as key US allies...
‘World Is Falling Apart,’ Says Trump in Fiery UN Critique
UNITED NATIONS: US President Donald Trump delivered a fiery address to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, railing against climate change policies,...
