From: Counting the Cost
Is Asia facing a new currency crisis?
A stronger dollar, higher energy costs and market uncertainty are putting pressure on currencies across Asia.
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Oil prices fall amid mixed signals on US-Iran peace deal
Japan’s stock market surges to record high on hopes of an end to US-Israel war on Iran.
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Pakistan’s Eid livestock traders losing as war on Iran pushes up prices
Livestock traders in Pakistan say the war on Iran has hurt their sales ahead of Eid al-Adha.
Published On 24 May 2026
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‘Trump needs a deal, no matter how bad it is’
Harlan Ullman argues that US President Donald Trump is chasing any Iran deal to relieve mounting pressure at home.
Published On 24 May 2026
Rising global costs threaten Mexico’s production costs and food stability
Sharp price hikes for food staples are forcing Mexicans to tighten budgets and cut back consumption.
Iran war day 85: Tehran says major gaps remain in US talks
Pakistan army chief Asim Munir arrives in Tehran as mediation efforts to secure a US-Iran peace deal intensify.
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Marco Rubio visits India: What’s at stake with Trump-Modi ties strained?
Rubio is taking an extended trip ahead of next week’s Quad meeting of foreign ministers.
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Can Venezuelan oil save India amid the Hormuz energy crisis?
Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodriguez is expected to travel to India next week to discuss oil sales.
Iran claims it coordinated passage of 26 vessels out of Hormuz in 24 hours
The IRGC claims to maintain control over the Strait of Hormuz despite the US blockade on Iran’s ports.
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What is the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline that Russia, China are planning?
Analysts say Russia wants to replace lost gas revenue while China seeks to diversify and secure its energy supplies.
Kenyan security forces arrest a person during a protest against the increase in fuel prices in Nairobi [Lucas Mukasa/Anadolu]
A riot police officer fires at protesters during a strike by public transport operators driven by rising fuel costs, in Githurai area of Nairobi. [Monicah Mwangi/Reuters]
The strike was launched on Monday by transport operators in response to the latest sharp fuel price hike. [Monicah Mwangi/Reuters]
Kenyan police use tear gas to disperse protesters during the second day of protests in Githurai, Nairobi. [Daniel Irungu/EPA]
Kenyan police detain protesters in Githurai. [Daniel Irungu/EPA]
Rights groups condemned the use of lethal force by security forces. [Daniel Irungu/EPA]
Police said on Tuesday that more than 700 people had been arrested in connection with the violent protests. [Daniel Irungu/EPA]
A motorcycle taxi rides through coloured tear gas as riot police disperse protesters. [Monicah Mwangi/Reuters]
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