Iran’s missile campaign against US and Gulf targets is becoming more accurate, according to analysts cited in the article. The piece links the improvement to Chinese satellite imagery, Russian tactics and advances in Iran’s ballistic missile programme.
Indonesia's National Economic Council Chairman, 78, expresses desire to relocate assets to Bali citing the unending Middle East conflict, amidst Indonesia's economic crisis.
Iran's military claims to have targeted US bases in Bahrain, Jordan, and Kuwait with drones in retaliation for US strikes, though damage and casualties are unconfirmed by the US; Jordan confirms intercepting Iranian missiles/drone attacks with no casualties.
Il Consiglio dei ministri ha approvato il disegno di legge Concorrenza, che include la riforma della rete di distribuzione carburanti con un fondo di 120 milioni per la riconversione green. Le norme su doggy bag e telemarketing saranno recuperate in Parlamento.
Former US Deputy National Security Adviser Jon Finer discusses the challenges of deterring Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping, Iran's influence, and the Biden administration's decision-making process. He also touches on the US-Saudi nuclear deal and prospects for a ceasefire in the Middle East.
Yemen's Houthi fighters claim Red Sea shipping attacks, threatening a key maritime route and exacerbating Middle East tensions. This occurs amidst ongoing US-Iran strikes and fears of a regional arms race following a Saudi nuclear deal.
Australian households are warned of a potential Reserve Bank interest rate hike and petrol prices exceeding $2 a litre due to the escalating Middle East crisis pushing global crude oil above $US100 a barrel, impacting inflation and household budgets.
Russian attacks in Ukraine killed at least 15 people, including 10 in a ballistic missile strike on a drone technology exhibition near Kyiv and five in Sloviansk. Ukrainian President Zelensky reported 100 injuries near Kyiv and warned of another massive Russian missile strike.
India's Akasa Air seeks $110M for expansion, while Malaysia's AirBorneo launches international service, both growing despite high jet fuel prices and Middle East conflict, signaling smaller Asian carriers' growth amidst larger airlines' capacity issues.
U.S. Treasury yields slid on Friday, with the 10-year note dropping over 2 basis points, as oil prices declined following reports of Pakistan exploring U.S.-Iran peace talks. This occurred amidst President Trump's consideration of a "massive attack" on Iran.
Il governo Meloni ha presentato un ddl che inverte l'onere della prova per l'imputabilità dei minorenni tra 14 e 18 anni, mantenendo l'età a 14. Meloni e Nordio difendono la misura contro la delinquenza minorile, mentre le opposizioni e Save the Children criticano la "deriva repressiva" e la "criminalizzazione" dei giovani.
Hong Kong's finance chief, Paul Chan Mo-po, stated the city can serve as a "super converter" for technical standards and innovations between mainland China and the global community, leveraging its international reputation for quality and trust.
L'emendamento per il reintegro dei medici "no vax", proposto da Fratelli d'Italia, è in stallo e non è stato inserito nell'ordine del giorno della commissione Affari sociali della Camera. Il rinvio evidenzia persistenti divisioni nella maggioranza, in particolare tra FdI e Forza Italia, e tensioni tra il ministro della Salute Schillaci e il sottosegretario Gemmato.
La nuova norma sull'imputabilità dei minori, approvata dal Consiglio dei Ministri, riceve critiche da penalisti, Unicef e operatori giovanili. Le modifiche sono percepite come un passo indietro verso una giustizia repressiva, ignorando l'immaturità e il disagio giovanile, e sollevano dubbi di costituzionalità.
China and Asean foreign ministers released a joint statement in Manila, addressing the ongoing energy crisis and the Middle East conflict, calling for a ceasefire and peaceful resolution, and welcoming US-Iran negotiations.
Southeast Asian governments face renewed energy shocks and trade disruptions due to revived US-Iran hostilities, prompting ASEAN foreign ministers to express grave concern and urge an immediate cessation of fighting.
US President Donald Trump threatened to seize frozen Iranian assets to cover damages to ships and cargo in the Middle East, following Houthi rebel strikes on Saudi tankers. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned the move as a dangerous, 'incendiary precedent' with global implications.
South Korean food and confectionery companies, including Nongshim, CJ Foodville, and BR Korea, are raising product prices by 5.8% to 6.5% due to increased costs from the Korean won's depreciation and rising oil prices linked to Middle East tensions.
Global markets face a pivotal week with Federal Reserve, Bank of Japan, and Bank of England meetings, heightened by Middle East conflict, oil prices above $100, and new US tariffs. Investors also await Big Tech earnings and inflation data for interest rate clues.
Imran Perretta discusses his debut feature film "Ish," which follows a 12-year-old boy in Luton and is drawing comparisons to classic coming-of-age stories. Perretta reveals the film is partly autobiographical, inspired by his traumatic experience of being stopped and searched by police at 13, and explores themes of lost innocence and identity.
Seoul stocks plunged nearly 6% on Friday, ending a three-day winning streak, as escalating Middle East tensions and a bearish outlook for the semiconductor sector sapped risk appetite. The KOSPI's sharp decline triggered a five-minute trading suspension.
Donald Trump's foreign policy approach to allies in the Middle East and Europe is likened to a protection racket, demanding financial compensation for US security. He proposed a 20% toll on Hormuz shipping and pressured NATO allies to increase defense spending and buy US weapons, framing security as a billable service rather than a collective good.
Coca-Cola has increased prices in India due to severe disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a key supply route for aluminum cans and raw materials, following the collapse of an interim truce in the Iran conflict.
South Korea will keep fuel price caps unchanged for four weeks, citing renewed US-Iran tensions in the Middle East and domestic inflation. The decision aims to shield the economy and consumers from global oil price volatility.
