Asia

Authorities said economic protests are legitimate but condemned violent rioting over the past two weeks

Protests have spread across much of Iran over the last two weeks, beginning in response to soaring inflation

BRICS Plus expands the original five-member bloc to 11 countries as a counterweight to Western dominance

Reliance seeks US approval as Washington and Caracas negotiate 50 million barrels of Venezuelan oil

Tehran’s public prosecutor warned that sabotage, arson or clashes with security forces could carry the death penalty

Iranian Supreme Leader predicts “arrogant” US president will be overthrown like Iran’s pre-1979 monarchy

11-year-old girl and two others were killed in Gaza strikes, including near Jabalia and Khan Yunis

Chris Wright said China may have a long-term role in Venezuela, but U.S. dominance and control over oil flows would prevail

Turkey says Aleppo operation was fully conducted by the Syrian army

Iran president asks his government to ensure goods supply and monitor prices

Biman airline says direct flights will boost Pakistan-Bangladesh travel and ties.

Deal in line with Trump's stated aim of controlling South American OPEC member's vast oil reserves after deposing leader Nicolas Maduro

Traders rerouted cargo via Iran and Central Asia, easing delays and political risks

Clash over a Takhar gold mine leaves casualties and damages, says Afghan official

Iran police say rioters have been arrested on-site or later, while protesters are treated separately

Netanyahu warns Iran of 'very severe' consequences if attacked

Protests began in Tehran on Dec 28 over high prices and have since spread nationwide with political demands

Sovereignty of all countries must be protected, foreign minister says

Washington is monitoring events closely and would act if Iranian authorities repeat past violence