Back to WFH? Asia Revisits Covid-Era Playbook Amid Fuel Crisis

Countries across Asia are dusting off strategies from the Covid-19 era, including work-from-home policies and targeted stimulus measures, as they face rising fuel shortages triggered by the ongoing Iran war. … Read More

Netanyahu Claims Iran ‘Decimated’ as Gulf Energy Strikes Shake Global Markets

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed that Iran is “being decimated” amid escalating attacks on Gulf oil and gas facilities that have rattled global markets. Speaking yesterday, Netanyahu said … Read More

Japan PM Navigates Trump Meeting Smoothly Despite Pearl Harbor Remark

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi managed to steer a delicate diplomatic meeting with Donald Trump without letting tensions derail the conversation, even after an unexpected historical reference to Pearl Harbor … Read More

Iraq’s Pro-Iran Group Announces Five-Day Pause on US Embassy Attacks as Regional Tensions Intensify

powerful pro-Iran armed group in Iraq has announced a temporary five-day halt to attacks targeting the United States Embassy in Baghdad, offering a brief window of calm amid rising tensions … Read More

US Counterterrorism Chief Joe Kent Resigns, Calls Iran War a Risky Move Without Clear Threat

In a surprising and significant development, Joe Kent, the head of the National Counterterrorism Center, has stepped down from his role, openly criticizing the ongoing conflict with Iran. His resignation … Read More

UN Climate Chief Warns Iran Conflict Highlights Risks of Fossil Fuel Dependence

The recent conflict in Iran has become a stark reminder of the dangers tied to the world’s reliance on fossil fuels. Simon Stiell, Executive Secretary of the UN climate change … Read More

Iran Approves 60% Minimum Wage Increase Amid Economic Struggles

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. … Read More

Australia Deploys Troops to Support Flood-Affected Northern Territory Communities

In a swift response to the ongoing flood emergency in northern Australia, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed that troops from the Australian Defence Force (ADF) will be deployed to assist … Read More

Thailand’s New Parliament Set to Open This Weekend After Recent National Election

Thailand is preparing to begin a new chapter in its political journey as the country’s newly elected parliament is scheduled to officially open this weekend. According to an announcement published … Read More

Disturbance Hits Submarine Power Link Between Finland and Sweden

A technical disturbance has struck the Fenno-Skan 2 power connection, the crucial electricity link between Finland and Sweden, Finnish grid operator Fingrid confirmed on Tuesday. “The cause of the failure … Read More