Iran is facing a serious economic challenge as its oil exports have reportedly fallen to zero amid renewed military tensions, international sanctions, and growing restrictions on access to foreign currency. According to remarks attributed to Iran’s Central Bank Governor Abdolnaser Hemmati, the country is no longer exporting oil, creating another major pressure point for an […]
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Malaysia is taking a firmer approach to foreign investment, with the government moving to strengthen the vetting process for new foreign investors and ensure that businesses operating in the country deliver meaningful benefits to the local economy. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government wants to make sure foreign companies do more than […]
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As Israel heads toward a closely watched October 27 election, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is increasingly turning his political and military attention toward Turkey, adding another layer of tension to an already volatile Middle East. After more than two years of military operations and confrontations involving Israel’s regional adversaries, Netanyahu has begun portraying Turkey as […]
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Iran has issued a sharp warning to Saudi Arabia as fighting around Yemen and the wider Middle East continues to escalate, saying Riyadh will struggle to contain the Houthi movement or protect itself from further attacks. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps spokesman Hossein Mohebi told Defa Press that Saudi Arabia would be unable to contain […]
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Humanitarian workers faced an increasingly dangerous world in 2025, with attacks against people delivering lifesaving assistance reaching a record level, according to figures cited by the United Nations. A total of 907 aid workers were killed, injured or kidnapped during 2025, up from 833 in 2024, according to the Aid Worker Security Database, which tracks […]
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