Afghanistan: Taliban to push for self-sufficiency, international trade, investment
Jan 03, 2023 08:03 am UTC| Politics
The governing Taliban administration in Afghanistan is set to push for self-sufficiency along with international trade and investment. The move follows the Talibans latest decrees that further put restrictions on...
Japan scrambled jets to monitor Chinese aircraft carrier activities
Jan 03, 2023 07:00 am UTC| Politics
Japans defense ministry said that it has been monitoring Chinese aircraft carrier activities in the region for the past two weeks. The moves come amidst Japans plans to increase its military build-up due to tensions in the...
North Korea: Kim orders increased nuclear arsenal
Jan 02, 2023 13:48 pm UTC| Politics
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un ordered an increased nuclear arsenal for the isolated nation. The order follows Pyongyangs latest missile launch on New Years Day. North Korean state media outlet KCNA reported Kims...
Iran: Protesters denounce Islamic Republic leadership in Zahedan
Jan 02, 2023 10:18 am UTC| Politics
Despite the crackdowns by security forces in Iran, the anti-government protests have persisted across the country. Protesters in the southeast region of Iran have chanted slogans denouncing Irans supreme leader. In a...
Croatia switches to euro currency, entering Schengen zone
Jan 02, 2023 10:12 am UTC| Politics
Croatia has entered the new year as the 27th country to enter the European Unions Schengen zone. Croatia has also switched to the euro currency, leaving its kuna currency as it enters the largest passport-free zone in the...
South Korea: Yoon says North Korea faces retaliation for provocations
Jan 02, 2023 10:05 am UTC| Politics
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol said North Korea faces retaliation for its provocations. The warning comes amidst flared tensions in the region with Pyongyangs increasing missile launches. Yoon said the South...
Afghanistan: Blast at Kabul military airport leaves several dead, wounded
Jan 02, 2023 10:04 am UTC| Politics
A blast at the military airport in Afghanistans capital Kabul has left several dead and wounded. An investigation is underway as no one has yet to claim responsibility for the attack. A Taliban official said on Sunday...
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