Filipino Catholics express outrage over corruption scandal during massive religious procession
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A massive crowd of mostly barefoot Filipino Catholics joined an annual procession of a…
Treasury’s Bessent says Iran facing precarious moment, economy in trouble
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Jan 8 (Reuters) – Iran’s economy is facing high inflation and other challenges, partly due…
India detains environmental activist over anti-fossil fuel work
WASHINGTON, Jan 7 (Reuters) – An environmental activist working on an effort to coordinate a global treaty to…
Exclusive: Pakistan, Saudi in talks on JF-17 jets-for-loans deal, sources say
Item 1 of 2 Pakistan Air Force (PAF) JF-17 Thunder jets perform during an air show in Karachi,…
Exclusive: Nvidia requires full upfront payment for H200 chips in China, sources say
US chipmaker hedging against uncertainty over Beijing’s approval of shipments-sources China has asked tech companies to temporarily pause…
Ne Zha 2, Zootopia 2 Boost China’s Box Office to $7.4 Billion in 2025
Blockbuster animation drove a major recovery at China‘s theatrical box office in 2025, as ticket revenue surged 20…
Japan’s ex-Defense Minister Onodera leaves for Israel to meet PM Netanyahu
Japan’s former Defense Minister Onodera Itsunori has left the country for a six-day visit to Israel. He plans…
Wall Street mixed on the first trading day of 2026; precious metals resume rally
European shares hit record highs, FTSE 100 reaches 10,000 points Gold, silver rise amid geopolitical tensions, dollar remains…
China’s Xi to host South Korea’s Lee from Sunday amid Japan tensions
Xi’s invitation aims to deepen ties before Lee’s Japan visit South Korea seeks balance amid US alliance and…
Asia’s factories end 2025 on firmer footing as orders pick up
Asia’s factory activity rebounds with growth in key economies Taiwan and South Korea PMIs show expansion after months…