Western Asia
Israel has failed to keep its promises ‘as always’: Erdogan
by MahadiTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that Israel has failed to keep its promises in the Gaza ceasefire agreement ‘as always’. He also called on Israel to end its occupation of Palestinian territories and compensate for the destruction in Gaza. He made the remarks at a joint press conference with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar […]
Two reasons why Netanyahu doesn’t want to stop the war
by MahadiThe greed to stay in power has made Benjamin Netanyahu inhuman. The leader of the Likud Party is desperate to withdraw from the Gaza ceasefire to keep his seat. This is what Israeli professor Menachem Klein himself thinks. The war in Gaza has been going on for 15 months. More than 46,000 Palestinians have lost […]
Hamas suspends release of Israeli hostages
by MahadiThe Palestinian independence movement Hamas has indefinitely suspended the release of Israeli hostages for violating the ceasefire agreement. Abu Ubaida, a spokesman for Hamas’s Qassem Brigades, said in a statement on Monday (February 9). Reuters reported. He said that for the past three weeks, the leaders of the resistance forces have followed Israel’s violations of […]
Palestinians will not be able to return to Gaza, Trump’s reckless announcement again
by MahadiUS President Donald Trump is continuing his reckless campaign on the Gaza Strip, facing intense criticism from around the world. On Monday, he reiterated that his plan would see Gaza remain under US administration and 2.2 million Palestinians permanently resettled elsewhere, but they would never be able to return to Gaza. In an interview with […]
Saudi Arabia rejects Netanyahu’s statement, sends strong message in favor of Palestinian rights
by MahadiSaudi Arabia has completely rejected Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s statement on the displacement of the Palestinian people from their own land. Netanyahu recently said that Saudi Arabia should establish a Palestinian state on its own land, as there is a lot of empty space in the country. In response, the Saudi Foreign Ministry said […]
East Asia
China builds space alliances in Africa as Trump cuts foreign aid
by MahadiOn the outskirts of Cairo, a cutting-edge space lab was supposed to be the first in Africa to produce homegrown satellites. Step inside the plant, though, and the made-in-Africa image begins to fade. Satellite equipment and parts arrive in crates from Beijing. Chinese scientists scan space-tracking monitors and deliver instructions to Egyptian engineers. A Chinese […]
China’s counter-tariffs on US goods come into effect
by MahadiChina’s tariffs on some US goods are set to take effect on Monday, as the trade war between the world’s two largest economies intensifies and Donald Trump threatens to impose tariffs on more countries. Beijing announced the tariffs on February 4, after the US imposed a 10% tariff on all Chinese goods. Trump said on […]
Marriage rate in China drops 20 percent
by MahadiMarriages in China fell by 20 percent in 2024, the biggest decline in the country’s history. Despite various incentives from the authorities for young people to marry and have children, there is no benefit. This information was revealed in a government survey. An AFP report on Monday also revealed that more than 6.1 million marriages […]
Hong Kong to complain to WTO on U.S. tariff decision
by MahadiThe Hong Kong government will proceed with launching a complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) over the United States’ decision to levy an additional 10 per cent tariff on products from the city, an escalation analysts say is important but unlikely to sway the Trump administration. Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Algernon Yau […]
Japan PM Ishiba, after meeting Trump, voices optimism over averting tariffs
by MahadiJapanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba expressed optimism on Sunday that his country could avoid higher U.S. tariffs, saying President Donald Trump had “recognised” Japan’s huge investment in the U.S. and the American jobs that it creates. At his first White House summit on Friday, Ishiba told public broadcaster NHK, he explained to Trump how many […]
South Asia
Hate speech against minorities in India increases by 74 percent
by MahadiHate speech against Muslims and other religious minorities in India has increased by 74 percent in just one year. The US-based think tank ‘India Hate Lab’ said that 1,165 hate speech incidents were recorded in the country in 2024, which is 74.4 percent more than in 2023. Citing a report by the India Hate Lab, […]
Bangladesh government seeks more power from Adani to increase supply
by MahadiBangladesh has urged Adani Power to resume full supply from its 1,600-megawatt power plant in India’s Jharkhand state, a Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) official said, citing a three-month supply shortfall. Reuters reported on Tuesday (February 11). Adani Power has been supplying power to Bangladesh under a 25-year contract signed with the government of former […]
Suicide bombing in Afghanistan, 5 killed
by MahadiAt least five people have been killed in a suicide bombing in Afghanistan. A suicide bomber detonated his explosives outside a bank in the northeastern province of Kunduz on Tuesday, local police said. The bomb exploded at 8:35 a.m. local time outside a branch of Kabul Bank in Kunduz province, killing a bank security guard, […]
Imran urges Chief Justice to respect law
by MahadiFormer Prime Minister and founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan has urged Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi to respect law and justice. During an informal conversation with reporters at Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi on Monday, Imran Khan told the Chief Justice that the entire nation is looking at you. Imran Khan also said […]
Southeast Asia
Indonesia to buy Indian Brahmos missiles
by MahadiIndonesia may buy Brahmos supersonic cruise missiles from India. According to a report by German media Deutsche Welle, Indonesia has reached final talks to buy the $450 million missile from India. According to the report, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto visited India last month on the occasion of India’s Republic Day. Prabowo Subianto met the CEO […]
Wooing Chinese tourists, Thai leader says she has ‘Chinese blood in her’
by MahadiThailand’s prime minister, seeking to allay security concerns among Chinese tourists visiting Thailand, said she had “Chinese blood in her” and that she had personally looked into security protocols in place to ensure the safety of Chinese citizens. Security in Thailand has become a trending topic of conversation among Chinese nationals, by far the largest […]
Singapore’s DBS flags higher margins, plans capital return
by MahadiSingapore’s biggest bank DBS Group (DBSM.SI), opens new tab said it expects group net interest income to improve this year and announced a capital return dividend plan on Monday as it posted a 10% rise in fourth-quarter net profit, matching expectations. Southeast Asia’s largest bank by assets said it now expected group net interest income […]
Burmese refugee dies after discharge from shut US-funded clinic, says family
by MahadiA Burmese refugee with lung problems died after she was discharged from a U.S.-funded hospital on the Myanmar-Thai border that was ordered to close as a result of U.S. President Donald Trump’s freeze on foreign aid, her family said. Pe Kha Lau, 71, died on Sunday after becoming short of breath four days after she […]
Singapore grants house arrest to jailed former minister S. Iswaran
by MahadiSingapore’s disgraced former transport minister S. Iswaran, jailed last year for obstructing justice and receiving more than $300,000 of gifts, will serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest, the prisons service said on Friday. Iswaran was the first former cabinet member to be jailed in Singapore after a high-profile trial that gripped the […]
Central Asia
Tajikistan’s social insurance and pension budget surpasses 2024 target
by MahadiIn 2024, Tajikistan’s social insurance and pension budget received a total of 4.864 billion somoni ($448.4 million) in social taxes, exceeding the planned amount by 418.7 million somoni ($38.6 million). This was reported during a press conference of the Social Insurance and Pensions Agency under the Government of Tajikistan. The expenditure side of the agency’s […]
Uzbekistan embarks on a journey to protect its landscapes and secure food systems
by MahadiWheat fields stretching to the horizon are a familiar sight across Uzbekistan, where the grain is more than just a staple – it’s a lifeline. Over the past 20 years, wheat production in the country has grown by a staggering 700%, ensuring food security and supporting livelihoods. However, this remarkable growth has come with a […]
Mongolian Company Exports Processed Cashmere and Wool Products to 17 Countries
by MahadiThe “Sor Cashmere” company collaborates with more than 150 local knitting workshops and exports its products to 17 countries, including the Federal Republic of Nepal, Japan, the Russian Federation, the People’s Republic of China, the United States, the Republic of Korea, the Italian Republic, the Republic of Kazakhstan, and the Republic of India. The company […]
Mongolian PM orders removal of barriers and bureaucracy to starting a business
by MahadiAt the regular Cabinet meeting on February 5, 2025, Minister of Economy and Development Gantumur Luvsannyam presented the criteria for the “Doing Business” report. In this regard, Prime Minister of Mongolia Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai instructed relevant officials to eliminate barriers and bureaucracy when starting businesses and reduce state involvement in economic activities. The Economic Development Council, headed by the Prime […]
Uzbekistan Transfers Afghan Helicopters to US, Sparking Reactions
by MahadiAccording to reports from Uzbek media, Uzbekistan has handed over seven helicopters, which were transferred to Uzbekistan during the fall of Afghanistan’s previous government, to the United States. Reports indicate that the transfer of these helicopters was announced in a ceremony at the Uzbek embassy in Washington. “These aircraft were not aggressors. They were transferred […]