Unilever imposes global hiring freeze, citing Middle East war effects, memo says
LONDON — Dove soap maker Unilever has implemented a global hiring freeze "at all levels" that will last at least three months, citing the...
Trump issues new warning to Tehran, Iran calls US peace proposals ‘unrealistic’
TEL AVIV/WASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD — President Donald Trump warned on Monday that the US would obliterate Iran's energy plants and oil wells if Tehran does not...
Israel reports second attack from Yemen as Middle East conflict escalates
WASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD — The Israeli military said on Monday that Iran launched multiple waves of missiles at Israel, and an attack had also been launched...
WTO talks end in deadlock after Brazil blocks deal on e-commerce duties
YAOUNDE — World Trade Organization (WTO) talks ended deadlocked early on Monday as Brazil blocked a bid by the US and other countries to...
Myanmar junta chief nominated for presidential vote as transition looms
MYANMAR junta chief Min Aung Hlaing was nominated by a lawmaker on Monday for a parliamentary vote that will select the new president of...
China sanctions aide of Japan PM Takaichi for Taiwan trips
BEIJING/TOKYO — China imposed sanctions on Monday on Japanese lawmaker Keiji Furuya, a close aide to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, for what it called...
Iran war forces Asian economies to confront sliding currencies and surging oil
SINGAPORE — Policymakers in the Asia-Pacific region are facing their toughest test since the COVID-19 pandemic, with few easy options, as they race to cushion...
South Korea considers nationwide driving curbs as oil prices soar
SEOUL — South Korea is considering extending driving curbs to the general public if global oil prices climb further, senior officials said, as authorities...
China protests US alert over security rules change in Hong Kong
BEIJING — China's top diplomat in Hong Kong has met the senior US diplomat in the city to protest against a US public alert...
Israel blocks Cardinal from Jerusalem’s Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday, sparking outcry
JERUSALEM — Israel blocked Jerusalem's Catholic cardinal from marking Palm Sunday at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, sparking an international outcry that led...
Pakistan prepares to host peace talks as Iran accuses US of ground assault plans
ISLAMABAD/TEL AVIV — Pakistan said on Sunday it was preparing to host "meaningful talks" to end the conflict over Iran in coming days even...
Yemen’s Houthis enter Iran war with attacks on Israel, while US Marines arrive in...
CAIRO/DUBAI — The risk of an expanded Iran war grew as Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis on Saturday launched their first attacks on Israel since the...