Western Asia
Why is Trump a bad sign for Palestine?
by MahadiDespite the change of leader in the United States, there is no significant change in US policy towards the Middle East. However, Kamala Harris is ‘better than the worst’ than Trump. Therefore, Middle Eastern citizens living in the United States may prefer to vote for Kamala Harris. The US presidential election will be held on […]
Iran’s plan ‘final’, attack on Israel at any time
by MahadiIran has finalized a plan to retaliate against Israel in response to last week’s airstrikes. Now, discussions are underway on the time and date of the attack. The Tehran Times reported that Esmail Kowsari, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and currently a lawmaker, confirmed this information. Esmail Kowsari, a lawmaker and […]
Saudi Arabia arrests over 21,000 expatriates in a week
by MahadiThe country’s law enforcement agencies have arrested more than 21,000 expatriates on charges of violating housing, labor and border security laws in the Middle Eastern country of Saudi Arabia. The Saudi Ministry of Interior said in a statement on Sunday (November 3) that 21,370 expatriates were arrested in raids in different parts of Saudi Arabia […]
54 countries, including Turkey, unite to stop arms supplies to Israel
by Mahadi54 countries, including Turkey, and two international organizations have called on the UN Security Council to stop arms supply to the war-mongering and occupying Israel. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan made the announcement on Sunday. He said that a letter in this regard was submitted to the UN on November 1. Hakan Fidan said that […]
Over 1,800 Israelis killed
by MahadiAccording to the latest claim by the Israeli authorities, a total of 1,802 Israelis have been killed since the start of Operation Al-Aqsa Storm. An Israeli organization called the Israel Insurance Association has admitted that 902 Israeli settlers and 900 Israeli security forces, including officers and soldiers, were killed during Hamas’s Al-Aqsa Storm operation on […]
East Asia
Early snowfall in northeastern China
by MahadiAs far as the eye can see, only the illusion of whiteness. Excited visitors. Children are also enjoying themselves. Early snowfall of winter has begun in northeastern China. Tourist destinations have been flooded. Ski resorts are crowded with visitors. Businessmen are seeing profits from this. The first snowfall of winter appeared in cities in China’s […]
EU’S Borrell visits South Korea amid alarm over North Korean troops in Russia
by MahadiBorrell arrived in South Korea after a trip to Japan and visited the heavily fortified Demilitarized Zone separating the two Koreas, the diplomat said in a post on social media platform X on Sunday. The European Union’s foreign policy chief Josep Borrell holds talks on Monday with his South Korean counterpart Cho Tae-yul, amid growing […]
China considers over $1.4 trillion in extra debt over next few years
by MahadiThe 6-trillion-yuan worth of debt would be raised over three years including 2024, said the sources, adding the proceeds would primarily be used to help local governments address off-the-books debt risks. China is considering approving next week the issuance of over 10 trillion yuan ($1.4 trillion) in extra debt in the next few years to […]
Marriage registrations in China drop for the first nine months of 2024
by MahadiGrowing economic uncertainty and rising living costs across the country have forced many young couples to delay marriage, a troubling sign for lawmakers who have been pushing policies to boost a shrinking population. China, which has been releasing a slew of measures to bolster its sagging population levels, recorded a drop in marriage registrations for […]
China’s Premier Li Qiang to speak at import expo in Shanghai
by MahadiLeaders from Malaysia, Uzbekistan, Slovakia, Kazakhstan, Mongolia and Serbia are among those expected for the opening ceremony and other events at the seventh import expo, which runs from Tuesday to Saturday in Shanghai. China’s Premier Li Qiang will deliver remarks at the opening ceremony of this week’s China International Import Expo, the Chinese commerce ministry […]
South Asia
Afghan Saffron Attracts Global Buyers, Secures Million-Dollar Deal
by MahadiThe US Agency for International Development (USAID) announced yesterday (Monday) that a buyer has placed an annual order for 600 kilograms of Afghan saffron. According to USAID, this order was secured at the 2024 Paris trade show, with an annual sales value reaching $1.07 million. USAID added that this order will bring a positive change […]
IFRC reports over half of Afghanistan’s population needs urgent humanitarian aid
by MahadiThe International Federation of Red Crescent (IFRC) has reported that Afghanistan continues to face prolonged and complex humanitarian crises. IFRC said in a report published on Tuesday, that about 23.7 million people, more than half of Afghanistan’s population, are in urgent need of humanitarian aid. According to the IFRC, natural disasters, the growing impact of […]
Measures to ensure 100 percent of jet revenue enters local companies
by MahadiTransport Minister Mohamed Ameen states measures will be implemented to ensure 100 percent of the revenue earned from handling private jets arriving in the Maldives goes to companies with local shareholders. Speaking at a press conference held at the President’s Office on Tuesday, Minister Ameen underscored that Maldives sees the arrival of a large number […]
Nepal sees over 900,000 foreign tourists in 2024: Tourism Board
by MahadiNepal has witnessed a substantial increase in foreign tourist arrivals in 2024, with 940,732 visitors recorded over the first 10 months of the current fiscal year 2024/25, according to the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB). In October alone, 124,393 tourists arrived, marking a 6.4% rise compared to the same month last fiscal year, when 117,306 tourists […]
Southeast Asia
Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcano erupts, killing 9 people
by MahadiMount Lewotobi Laki-laki, located on Flores Island, erupted on Sunday at 11.57 pm, belching a fiery-red column of lava, volcanic ash and blazing rocks, Hadi Wijaya, a spokesperson for The Center of Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation. At least 10 people died after Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki in eastern Indonesia erupted near midnight on Sunday, spewing […]
Indonesia’s Prabowo visits Papua to check key food estate project
by MahadiPrabowo has promised that the country could reach food self-sufficiency in the next four years. An advisor to Prabowo has said the food estates programme may add 20 million tons of paddy rice or 10 million tons of harvested rice. President Prabowo Subianto visited the Papua region of Indonesia on Sunday to oversee the development […]
Indonesia bans sales of Google phones days after blocking Apple’s iPhone 16
by MahadiIndonesia blocked the sales of iPhone 16 domestically a week ago also for not meeting local content rules. Indonesia said it has banned sales of smartphones made by Alphabet’s (GOOGL.O) Google due to rules requiring the use of locally manufactured components, days after blocking sales of tech giant Apple’s (AAPL.O) iPhone 16 for the same […]
Former Malaysian PM on trial for corruption
by MahadiA Malaysian court has ordered former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak to enter his own defence on charges of abuse of power and money laundering in the 1MDB scandal. Najib has been charged with four counts of abuse of power and 21 counts of money laundering for allegedly taking $526 million from One Malaysia Development […]
Meta says Malaysia’s social media licencing plan lacks clarity, threatens innovation
by MahadiMalaysia said in July it will require social media platforms and messaging services with more than eight million users to obtain a licence, as part of efforts to curb financial scams, cyberbullying and sexual crimes online. A Meta Platforms official on Wednesday criticised Malaysia’s plan to require social media platforms to apply for a regulatory […]
Central Asia
MNT 1.4 Trillion to Be Allocated to the Road and Transport Sector in State Budget of 2025
by MahadiNext year, the Government of Mongolia has planned to invest heavily in infrastructure sectors including roads, transportation, and energy. These investments will be made on a regional basis to continue ongoing development projects. In terms of specific sectors, the roads and transportation sectors are set to receive the largest portion, with an allocation of MNT […]
Uzbekistan: Small signs of economic reform success
by MahadiIt appears that Uzbek government efforts to reorient labor migration patterns is starting to pay dividends. The volume of remittances from Europe and South Korea have experienced sharp increases during the first nine months of 2024. According to a report published by Gazeta.uz, the overall amount of money transfers in Uzbekistan totaled $11.62 billion during the January-September […]
Mongolia Pitches Plan to Build New Capital From Scratch
by MahadiKharkhorum, the one-time seat of the vast Mongol Empire, was so renowned in its day that travelers from as far away as Europe entered its walls to pay tribute to the Great Khaan Ögödei. After more than a century of existence, the city was toppled by invading forces, but the Mongols never forgot their ancient […]
World Bank Report Spotlights Pathways to Strengthen Mongolia’s Economic Resilience
by MahadiThe World Bank Group published the “Mongolia Country Climate and Development Report” (CCDR), which details comprehensive reforms that complement Mongolia’s current climate and development strategies while balancing environmental concerns with economic growth. Mongolia faces unique challenges from both climate change and the global shift towards a low-carbon economy, underscoring the need for urgent actions to enhance […]
Pavlodar: From Military Outpost to Northern Kazakhstan’s Tranquil Green City
by MahadiBuilt as an outpost on the bank of the Irtysh River, Kazakhstan’s green city Pavlodar evolved from a merchant town to the core of the virgin land campaigns to become Kazakhstan’s northern center of metallurgy and just a peaceful city to live. Irtysh embankment in Pavlodar. Photo credit: Valeriy Bugayev/ortcom.kz. Click to see the map […]
