Detained Britons used as ‘human shieldDetained Britons used as ‘human shield
The family of a British couple detained in Iran said on Friday the pair were being used as “human shields” during the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and they accused Britain’s
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Millions in Pakistan feel the pinch as food costs soar at Ramadan marketsMillions in Pakistan feel the pinch as food costs soar at Ramadan markets
Global energy shocks triggered by the Iran war are rippling through Pakistan’s economy, forcing the government to raise fuel prices and driving up the cost of everyday essentials.The impact is
China poses pressing threat, deterrence needed to avert invasion of TaiwanChina poses pressing threat, deterrence needed to avert invasion of Taiwan
China poses a pressing threat given its military build-up continues unabated and effective deterrence is needed to make sure any attack would be very risky for Beijing, Taiwan Defence Minister
Australian mosque protesters heckled Australian PMAustralian mosque protesters heckled Australian PM
Protesters heckled and booed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Friday during a visit to Australia’s largest mosque for Eid al-Fitr prayers, voicing anger over his stance on ally Israel’s offensive
Vietnam accelerates shift to ethanol fuel as Iran war drives up pricesVietnam accelerates shift to ethanol fuel as Iran war drives up prices
Vietnam will switch fully to ethanol-blended gasoline earlier than planned as part of its efforts to curb fossil fuel use, a government document showed on Friday, as the war in
Trump compares Pearl Harbour to the US surprise attack on IranTrump compares Pearl Harbour to the US surprise attack on Iran
President Donald Trump drew a parallel on Thursday between U.S. strikes on Iran and Japan’s 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, as he defended the war he launched against Tehran while
Some 50 hurt in fire at car parts factory in South KoreaSome 50 hurt in fire at car parts factory in South Korea
A fire at a car parts factory in the South Korean city of Daejeon has injured 50 people, 35 of them seriously, the Yonhap News Agency reported.The National Fire Agency
Myanmar parliament says to start process to select new presidentMyanmar parliament says to start process to select new president
Myanmar’s parliament will start the process to elect a new president on March 30, a vote many analysts expect will be won by the head of the junta that seized
Chongqing mayor under investigation by China’s top graft bodyChongqing mayor under investigation by China’s top graft body
Hu Henghua, mayor of Chongqing, a municipality in southwestern China, was being investigated over suspected “serious” violation of law and discipline.China’s top anti-graft watchdog said the probe comes amid China’s
Soccer-Record crowds mask familiar problems at Women’s Asian CupSoccer-Record crowds mask familiar problems at Women’s Asian Cup
Record crowds at the Asian Cup have been hailed by organisers as a watershed for the women’s game but the tournament has thrown up familiar concerns of gender inequality and