Iran’s oil exports reportedly fall to zero as war and sanctions deepen economic pressure

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. … Read More

Malaysia tightens foreign investor vetting to protect local jobs and businesses

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 … Read More

Iran bans online debate show over alleged false information

Iranian authorities have banned the YouTube debate programme Azad, citing the spread of what officials described as “false information,” in the latest move highlighting the country’s increasingly restrictive media environment. … Read More

Drones target Kurdistan Regional Government prime minister’s office in Iraq

Two drones targeted the office of the Kurdistan Regional Government’s prime minister in Iraq on Monday, according to the KRG security agency. The KRG said the drones were launched from … Read More

Saudi foreign minister meets Yemeni counterpart in Riyadh to strengthen bilateral cooperation

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah welcomed Yemeni Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Dr. Afrah Abdulaziz Al-Zouba during a meeting in Riyadh on Sunday, … Read More

Malaysia’s unemployment rate holds steady at 3% in June as 517,800 remain jobless

Malaysia’s unemployment rate remained steady at 3.0 per cent in June 2026, even as the number of unemployed people increased slightly to 517,800, according to the latest figures released by … Read More

Zambia’s Hichilema Turns to Young Voters as Presidential Election Nears

With Zambia’s presidential election just days away, President Hakainde Hichilema is stepping up his campaign efforts, putting young voters at the center of his final push for support. The election, … Read More

Zambians head to the polls hoping for peace, economic relief and a better future

As Zambia prepares for a closely watched presidential election, millions of voters are heading to the polls with two powerful hopes: that the country remains peaceful and that its economic … Read More

Malaysia Immigration Department Prepares for Major Visitor Surge Ahead of Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang

Malaysia is making extensive preparations to welcome thousands of international motorsport fans as the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix returns to the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) this October. … Read More

Malaysia Moves to Crack Down on Rail Cable Theft with RM100,000 Fines and Over 1,100 CCTV Cameras

Rail passengers across Malaysia could soon benefit from stronger protection as the government prepares to introduce much tougher penalties for rail cable theft, a crime that has disrupted train services, … Read More