In a move aimed at easing financial pressure on workers, Iran’s labour minister has announced a substantial hike in the country’s minimum wage—over 60 per cent—according to local media reports. This decision comes months after widespread protests erupted across Iran, fueled by frustration over soaring living costs and economic hardships. The Tasnim news agency reported […]
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A second Iranian warship was reported approaching Sri Lanka’s territorial waters on Thursday, a day after a US submarine sank an Iranian frigate, killing at least 87 sailors, parliament was told. Media Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said the vessel was just outside Sri Lankan waters but did not provide further details. Officials fear the ship, carrying […]
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In a tense development that briefly heightened security concerns, Saudi Arabia’s defence ministry confirmed that two cruise missiles were successfully intercepted and destroyed over an area south of the capital, Riyadh. According to an official statement, the missiles were brought down in the Al-Kharj district, preventing potential damage and ensuring the safety of residents in […]
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In the early hours of the morning, the United States Embassy in Riyadh was struck by two drones, according to Saudi Arabia’s defence ministry. The incident resulted in a limited fire and minor material damage, based on an initial assessment shared publicly. The drone strike comes at a time of heightened regional tension. Ongoing missile […]
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In a significant diplomatic and economic development, US President Donald Trump announced that he would instruct relevant agencies to remove Vietnam from the United States’ strategic export control list. The statement followed his first in-person White House meeting with Vietnam’s top leader, To Lam, marking a pivotal moment in US–Vietnam relations. According to Vietnam’s Government […]
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