Western Asia
Why are women protesting against Erdogan in Turkey?
by MahadiHundreds of women protested against the killing of women in Turkey. The protest was held on Saturday to protest the killing of two women in Istanbul. Hundreds of protesters gathered in Istanbul chanting slogans condemning Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his AKP party, AFP reported. Gunes Fadime Aksahin, one of the organizers of the […]
‘Israeli border will extend to Jordan River in future’
by MahadiIsraeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has outlined a plan to expand the borders of the Jewish state, sparking a backlash. In a recent documentary, he threatened to extend the Israeli border to the Jordan River in the future. Turkish news agency Anadolu reported this in a report on Friday (October 11). According to Smotrich, the […]
For the first time, Oman held a joint exercise with Iran
by MahadiThe first joint exercise between Middle Eastern countries Iran and Oman has been held. Naval units of the Iranian Army, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and the Omani Navy participated in the exercise. Iran’s media IRNA reported that the exercise was held in the north of the Indian Ocean and in the Strait of […]
For the 3 reasons, Netanyahu is walking his own path despite ignoring the pressure
by MahadiThe second week of Israel’s ground offensive in Lebanon is nearing its end, and Israel’s war has also entered its second year. Calls for a cease-fire are intensifying after Thursday’s airstrikes in Beirut. The Israeli military has attacked UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon for the second day. Despite calls for an end to the conflict, […]
Israel is the biggest threat to regional and world peace: Erdogan
by MahadiTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called Israel the most direct threat to regional and global peace. He said, those who are responsible for maintaining world peace, must put an end to this menace. Speaking to reporters on Saturday after a visit to Serbia and Albania, Erdogan said Israel is not only targeting the stability […]
East Asia
China will provide large-scale government debt incentives
by MahadiChina has announced a significant increase in public debt to support the country’s local governments, low-income citizens, housing sector and state bank capital. After overcoming the 2007-2008 global recession, this is the first time the country has given such a large incentive program. China’s Finance Minister Lan Foan said on Saturday that 2.3 trillion yuan […]
The situation in Gaza is similar to that of post-WWII Japan: Nihon Hidankyo’s vice president
by MahadiTashiyuki Mimaki, vice president of Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese organization that won the Nobel Peace Prize, commented that the current situation in Gaza is similar to Japan after World War II. He said this while receiving the award on Friday. According to a report by Reuters and The Telegraph in this regard, Nihon Hidankyo received […]
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un wants to speed up becoming a nuclear superpower
by MahadiKim mentioned South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol by name for the second time in a week in denouncing Seoul for colluding with Washington to destabilize the region to gloss over the fact it does not even have proper strategic weapons. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country will speed up steps toward […]
President Yoon says South Korea to form strategic partnership with Singapore next year
by MahadiYoon, who is visiting Singapore for a summit with Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, said in a televised address that the two nations will deepen cooperation in fields such as artificial intelligence and startups under the strategic partnership. South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said his country has agreed with Singapore to enter into a […]
Most Taiwanese believe China unlikely to invade in coming five years: poll
by MahadiOver the past five years or so, China’s military has significantly ramped up its activities around Taiwan, which Beijing views as its own territory over the strong objections of the government in Taipei, and has never renounced the use of force to bring the island under its control. Most Taiwanese believe China is unlikely to […]
South Asia
Indian rupee dips to lifetime low on dollar bids by foreign banks
by MahadiThe rupee dipped to a lifetime low of 84.0725 to the US dollar, inching past the prior low of 84.07 hit on Friday. The Indian rupee dropped to an all-time low on Monday, weighed down by persistent dollar demand from foreign banks, likely for their custodial clients. The rupee dipped to a lifetime low of […]
India providing ‘travel pass’ to Hasina won’t deteriorate ties: Foreign adviser
by MahadiSeveral media reports suggest that the Indian government issued a travel document for Sheikh Hasina. This document will allow her to travel overseas by obtaining a visa from any country, according to India-based newspaper Ei Samay. India providing a travel pass to ousted Bangladeshi prime minister Sheikh Hasina will not deteriorate the ties between the […]
The Lawrence Bishnoi gang has confessed to the murder of Baba Siddiqui
by MahadiThe Lawrence Bishnoi gang has confessed to the murder of Baba Siddiqui The Lawrence Bishnoi gang has claimed responsibility for killing former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddiqui. This responsibility has been accepted through a post on social media. News from NDTV The 66-year-old Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader was shot dead in Mumbai’s suburban East Bandra […]
Pakistan prepares to shut Islamabad before SCO meet to maintain law and order
by MahadiPakistan authorities on Sunday began preparations to shut down the capital for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit, amid recent militant violence and political unrest, including a deadly attack on a convoy of Chinese engineers in Karachi. Pakistan authorities were on Sunday preparing to shut down the capital ahead of a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit, overshadowed […]
Southeast Asia
Indonesia’s Prabowo defends plan to expand government with ‘fat’ cabinet
by MahadiPrabowo, who will be sworn in on Oct. 20, plans to add about 10 ministries and agencies, a move seen as a way to create senior jobs for politicians in his seven-party coalition. Indonesia’s President-elect Prabowo Subianto has defended his plan to expand government agencies, saying it is needed for a strong administration even if […]
Vietnamese, Indonesian coast guards hold joint exercise
by MahadiThe coast guard forces of Việt Nam and Indonesia conducted a joint exercise on search and rescue, firefighting and explosion prevention at sea in the waters off the southern province of Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu on October 11. Participating in the joint exercise were officers, soldiers, and crew members from vessel CSB 8001 of Việt Nam’s […]
Singapore to launch new leadership training programme for Laos government officials next year: PM Wong
by MahadiSingapore will launch a new leadership training programme for senior Laos government officials next year, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced on Friday (Oct 11). It aims to share Singapore’s development experience and provide a platform for exchanging best practices. The initiative comes under the Singapore Cooperation Programme (SCP), Singapore’s flagship platform for technical cooperation with […]
Bangladeshi construction worker killed by throat slit in Malaysia
by MahadiMiscreants took a Bangladeshi construction worker to the forest and killed him by slitting his throat in Malaysia’s Ipuh district. Local police recovered the strangled body of a Bangladeshi construction worker in a forest behind the Taman Legenda Phase 3 shared house near Teluk Intan in Ipuh district on Thursday morning. Police arrested three Bangladeshi […]
ASEAN – Indonesia’s VP highlights importance of resolving Myanmar crisis
by MahadiVice President Ma’ruf Amin highlighted the importance of respecting international law and resolving the crisis in Myanmar at the 44th ASEAN Summit in Vientiane, Laos, on Wednesday. “ASEAN must continue to voice the importance of enforcing international law without discrimination, without double standards. This effort is required as part of ASEAN’s consistency in maintaining peace,” […]
Central Asia
Documents on Relations and Cooperation Signed between Mongolia and Turkmenistan
by MahadiAt the invitation of President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedow, President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa is paying a State Visit to Turkmenistan on October 10-13, 2024. During the State Visit, the following documents were signed. -Minister of Road and Transport of Mongolia Delgersaikhan Borkhuu and Chairman of the Agency “Turkmenhowayollary” [Turkmen Airlines] of the Agency for […]
Uzbekistan President Mirziyoyev called for innovation and economic cooperation at the CIS summit
by MahadiThe President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev introduced a series of initiatives aimed at enhancing economic cooperation and technological development among CIS member countries during the CIS summit held in Moscow on October 8. The summit, chaired by Russian President Vladimir Putin, was attended by leaders from Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Armenian Prime Minister […]
Putin in Turkmenistan to attend international forum
by MahadiRussian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan, to join the international forum. During the visit, Putin will participate in the international forum titled ‘Interrelation of Times and Civilizations-Basis of Peace and Development’. The Russian President will meet Iran’s President Masoud Pezheshkian on the sidelines of the international forum. This year’s international […]
Uzbekistan eyes to complete transition to wholesale power and gas market in 2027-2028
by MahadiUzbekistan Deputy Prime Minister/Minister of Economy and Finance Jamshid Kuchkarov spoke about Uzbekistan’s plans to complete the transition to the wholesale electricity and gas market at the St. Petersburg International Gas Forum Thursday. “We must reliably supply the households and economic entities with natural gas. Of course, we have our own production, but at the […]
“S&P” Upgrades Mongolia’s Credit Rating to “B+”
by MahadiThe Ministry of Finance of Mongolia announced on October 4, 2024, that the “S&P” international agency upgraded Mongolia’s credit rating to “B+ Outlook positive.” The Fitch Ratings international agency upgraded Mongolia’s credit rating to “B+” two weeks ago, announcing that the upgrade was due to the country’s reduced debt burden, improved fiscal discipline, consistent increase […]
