Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing nominated as president
The military leader, who has been sanctioned by Western countries, is now certain to get the job. Source link
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Russia expels British diplomat over spying allegations
A UK Foreign Office spokesman accused Russia of an “aggressive and co-ordinated campaign of harassment against British diplomats”. Source link
Fuel rations and free buses: How countries are responding to rising oil prices
Governments around the world have introduced measures to limit the impact of price increases. Source link
Russian oil tanker reaches Cuba after Trump appears to loosen blockade
The tanker has reached Cuban waters just hours after Donald Trump said he had “no problem” with it arriving. Source
Three killed as unfinished building collapses on church service in Ghana
Locals say the structure, in a school complex, was in use despite lying unfinished for a number of years. Source
Fugitive Dezi Freeman shot dead by Australian police after seven months in hiding
Freeman has been wanted since the fatal shooting of two police officers in Porepunkah in August. Source link
Private markets tech firm Carta opens Hong Kong office
San Francisco-headquartered fintech Carta, which has developed the world’s first interconnected system for private capital, has opened an office
Asia’s Best Companies 2026 Poll: Industry winners
FinanceAsia has once again published its highly regarded benchmark of Asia’s best companies. Based on nomination by Asia’s active community
Asia’s Best Companies 2026 Poll: Market winners
FinanceAsia has once again published its highly regarded benchmark of Asia’s best companies. Based on nomination by Asia’s active community
High oil prices fuel Apac energy crisis as Middle East war enters fifth week
The price of a barrel of brent crude oil has risen above $115, a $3 increase over the weekend,