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Japan’s gradual recovery strengthens the case for May rate hike
Japan’s economy is showing signs of a steady recovery, supported by resilient industrial production, retail sales, and a tight labour market.
Beneath the bluster, US Senator holds meeting with Chinese VP in Beijing
Montana Republican Senator Steve Daines, “carrying President Trump’s America First agenda”, held a meeting in the Great Hall of People with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in late March.
Chinese firm wins project management deal for Iraq oilfield
Chinese company HQC has secured a contract to provide project management services for Iraq's West Qurna 1 oilfield
Turkish prosecutors investigate calls for “Imamoglu” boycotts of companies in “Erdogan circles”
Jailed rival to president has urged millions to join the rejection of targeted firms "with discipline and self-devotion".
Turkish opposition leader hits out at UK’s Starmer and British Labour Party over thin support for jailed Imamoglu
Lack of backing from Western countries added burden for those aiming to keep up the momentum of protest.
Russian cult leader nabbed in Argentine human-trafficking swoop
Argentine authorities have dismantled a notorious Russian cult, arresting 15 individuals in a joint operation across two airports that has exposed a sinister network of alleged human exploitation.
Tehran-Baku ties in focus as Iranian presidential envoy visits ahead of high-level state visit
Iranian official Mehdi Sanaei has held talks with Azerbaijan's top leadership, including President Ilham Aliyev in Baku, ahead of a visit by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in April, IntelliNews has learned.
Separatist Bosnian Serb leader Dodik meets with Putin to seek support
Dodik met with allies in Serbia, Israel and now Russia after Bosnian authorities issued a warrant for his arrest.
Critical response to Zourabichvili’s 'platform of resistance' signals rifts within Georgia's pro-Western opposition
Georgia's fifth president announced the creation of a “platform of resistance” during a mass demonstration in Tbilisi, but some pro-Western opposition politicians declined to participate.
Beijing blocks BlackRock's Panama port deal amid US-China tensions
The proposed sale of two key Panamanian ports by Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison to a consortium led by BlackRock has hit a roadblock, as China exerts pressure to halt the deal.
Mexican authorities seize record fuel shipment in “Anti-Huachicol” operation
A recent confiscation of millions of litres of illicit fuel in Mexico has sparked discussions about the country's ongoing battle against fuel smuggling, widely known as "huachicol."
Russia offers to mediate US-Iran dialogue on nuclear programme
Russia has expressed willingness to facilitate constructive dialogue between the United States and Iran regarding the latter's nuclear programme
Serbia and Hungary move towards military alliance amid regional tensions
Move reflects increasing ties between Serbia and Hungary, which share a similar approach to international affairs and have resisted pressure from the European Union to sever their ties with Russia.
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Nearly 1,500 migrants deported from US, Venezuela confirms
Venezuela's government has confirmed the return of nearly 1,500 Venezuelan migrants deported from the United States, following the arrival of a flight carrying 175 deportees.
COMMENT: Lukashenko’s reshuffle tightens Belarus’ economic control
Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko has dismissed his prime minister and the head of the central bank, marking the latest stage in a year-long overhaul of the country’s leadership
Iran may develop nuclear weapons if attacked, warns Leader's advisor
Iran could be forced to develop nuclear weapons if the US or Israel launches military strikes against the country, a senior advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader has warned.
Poll confirms leading position of far-right presidential candidates in Romania
AUR leader George Simion tops the latest poll but the big surprise is the sudden rise in support for ex-PM Victor Ponta.
Five more bodies found under collapsed Bangkok building, death toll rises to 13
Rescue officials recovered five more bodies on March 31 from the rubble of a collapsed 30-storey building in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district, bringing the death toll to 13 following the March 28 earthquake in Myanmar
Myanmar earthquake death toll rises as urgent aid needed
The death toll from Myanmar’s recent earthquake has climbed to 2,056, with more than 3,900 injured and over 270 missing, the military junta said in a statement.
Mexico's President Sheinbaum reaches 82% approval amid US crisis
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum's approval rating has risen to 82% despite ongoing tensions with the US, according to a recent poll.