Iran faces mounting unrest as economic collapse deepens and U.S., Israel pressure grows
Iran’s leadership is facing its most acute challenge in years as violent unrest driven by economic hardship coincides with renewed military warnings...
A strong earthquake that recently hit Thailand is expected to have only a temporary effect on the country’s economy, with the government maintaining its growth forecast of 3% for the year, Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat said on Tuesday.
A strong earthquake that struck Thailand last week, causing damage in several areas, is expected to have only a short-term impact on the country’s economy, according to Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat. Despite the disruption, Thailand's growth forecast for this year remains at 3%.
Amornvivat stated on Tuesday that the government is still evaluating the extent of the earthquake’s effects. However, he reassured that the administration is prepared to implement support measures if necessary to mitigate any significant economic setbacks. The government’s swift response aims to ensure that the earthquake’s impact on growth will be minimal.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has warned that the Russia-Ukraine war is now threatening trade in the Black Sea.
Teenagers as young as 14 and 15 years old were among those who died in the bar fire on New Year's Eve that killed 40 people in Switzerland, police said on Sunday.
North Korea fired a ballistic missile into the East Sea, according to South Korea and Japan, as regional diplomacy and security concerns remain in focus.
The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting Monday to discuss the U.S. operation in Venezuela.
Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has urged U.S. President Donald Trump to abandon comments suggesting the United States should take over Greenland, calling the idea baseless and unacceptable.
Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, has called for dialogue and cooperation with the United States following the U.S. military capture of President Nicolás Maduro, as protests erupted in several countries condemning Washington’s actions.
Dmitry Medvedev has warned that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy could face the same fate as Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, following what he described as a U.S. ‘abduction’ of the Venezuelan president.
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Taiwan has reported an unprecedented surge in cyberattacks originating from China, with an average of 2.63 million incidents a day recorded throughout 2025, according to a new government report.
World leaders and organisations have responded strongly to the United States’ military operation in Venezuela that resulted in the capture and departure of President Nicolás Maduro. Many condemn the action as a breach of international law and calling for restraint and peaceful resolution.
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