Asia and the Middle East
UAE to Implement 15% Corporate Tax Starting January 2025
UAE to Enact 15% Corporate Tax in 2025, Moving Away from Tax Haven Status
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced on Monday that it will introduce a 15% tax on corporate profits, effective January 2025. This policy shift signifies a … Continue Reading
Three Nigerian Nationals Arrested in India for Cyber Fraud Worth N4.9m
Delhi, India – Indian police have apprehended three Nigerian nationals accused of running an elaborate online scam that defrauded a local woman of ₹2.62 lakh (approximately N4.9 million).
The suspects, identified as Lezhu John, Gibril Mohammed, and Egboola Ekena, were … Continue Reading
Tokyo Embraces 4-Day Workweek to Boost Family Time And Combat Low Fertility Rates
Tokyo’s Bold Move, Introducing a 4-Day Workweek to Combat Declining Birth Rates, Support Working Parents, and Foster Better Work-Life Balance
In a groundbreaking move, Tokyo is set to introduce a four-day workweek for government employees. This initiative aims to tackle … Continue Reading
Chinese Vessel Hijacked Off Somali Coast, 18 Crew Members Held
Armed Robbery at Sea Revives Concerns Over Maritime Security in Somali Waters after Hijackers Steal a Chinese Vessel And Hold 18 Crew Members Hostage
MOGADISHU, Somalia – A Chinese vessel with 18 crew members was hijacked off the northeastern coast … Continue Reading
Afghan Girls’ Last Hope Crushed As Taliban Bans Women from Training as Midwives and Nurses
Taliban’s Ban on Women in Medical Training Strikes Final Blow to Female Professional Opportunities, Deepening Afghanistan’s Healthcare Crisis and Maternal Mortality Concerns
KABUL, AFGHANISTAN— The Taliban has banned women from training as nurses and midwives in Afghanistan, dealing another devastating … Continue Reading
Vietnamese Tycoon Faces Death Penalty, But $9 Billion Could Save Her Life
Truong My Lan, the billionaire property developer at the center of Vietnam’s $27 billion fraud scandal, faces a death sentence unless she can repay $9 billion—leaving the nation grappling with financial shockwaves and rare public protests from thousands of victims
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Taliban Bans Women From Nursing and Midwifery Studies in Afghanistan
Senior officials at several health training institutions confirmed the directive, citing an edict from the Taliban’s supreme leader.
Kabul, Afghanistan — The Taliban has reportedly banned women from pursuing nursing and midwifery education in Afghanistan, marking another setback for … Continue Reading
Kim Jong Un Rejects Revival of Trump-Era Talks: Tells Trump to “Screw Off”
Kim Jong Un Snubs Trump’s Call for Dialogue, Pointing to Failed Talks, U.S. Hostility, and North Korea’s Strengthened Alliance with Russia
North Korea Dismisses Revival of US Talks Under Trump’s Second Term
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has made … Continue Reading
Attempted Coup D’Etat– Gunfire And Explosions Shake Damascus
Gunfire Erupts in Damascus Amid Alleged Coup Attempt as Rebel Forces Advance in Northern Syria, Seizing Key Cities
DAMASCUS, SYRIA – Gunfire and explosions shattered the calm of Syria’s capital on Saturday night, sparking rumors of an attempted coup d’état … Continue Reading
