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- The currency crisis behind Iran’s protest explosionon January 31, 2026
In early January, several currency trackers briefly displayed the Iranian rial’s value as “$0.00,” unable to process the speed and scale of the depreciation, making it unexchangeable on important international trading platforms. The fallout quickly translated into a protest in Teheran’s bazaar district and eventually led to a mass unrest. Unlike the 2019 fuel price The post The currency crisis behind Iran’s protest explosion appeared first on Asia Times.
- China counting how many missiles it needs to win a Taiwan waron January 31, 2026
As modern warfare shifts toward attrition, China’s push for cheaper munitions raises a sharper question: can its missile industry sustain the scale and tempo a Taiwan war would demand? This month, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported that China should consider adopting low-cost guided munitions to prepare for future large-scale drone and attrition warfare, The post China counting how many missiles it needs to win a Taiwan war appeared first on Asia Times.
- Japan’s costly new business visa prices out real entrepreneurson January 31, 2026
Under Japan’s newly tightened business immigration rules, that “try first, grow later” logic is increasingly out of place. The minimum capital for Japan’s Business Manager visa (経営・管理) was raised from five million yen (about US$32,000) to 30 million yen (about $190,000), alongside added scrutiny around staffing, Japanese language ability, career or educational background and business The post Japan’s costly new business visa prices out real entrepreneurs appeared first on Asia Times.
- Is Trump’s foreign policy really realist?on January 31, 2026
Trump’s second-term foreign policy presents a complex picture when evaluated against classical realist principles. While certain elements align with realist thinking—particularly its emphasis on power politics and national interest—others reveal significant departures from the restraint and prudence that define the realist tradition. The administration’s explicit embrace of spheres of influence represents perhaps the clearest realist The post Is Trump’s foreign policy really realist? appeared first on Asia Times.
- OCCUPIED UKRAINE: "If we don't register, they'll come to every service and stop it"on January 31, 2026
In apparently coordinated raids, Russian officials raided the Sunday morning meetings for worship of two Council of Churches Baptist congregations on 25 January. Police and military officers (some armed with automatic weapons) raided the church in the town of Krasnodon [official Ukrainian name Sorokyne] in Russian-occupied Luhansk Region. Simultaneously, Police Anti-Extremism officers raided the church in the nearby villa
- Blending tradition with modern style: 20-year-old Fazil Riyaz revives Kashmir's traditional Karakuli capon January 31, 2026
Srinagar (Kashmir), January 31 (ANI): In Kashmir, 20-year-old Fazil Riyaz is reviving the traditional Karakuli cap, a symbol of elegance and identity. Fazil's efforts have made the cap trendy again, blending tradition with modern style.Through his dedicated efforts, the traditional Karakuli cap, once a symbol of elegance, identity, and pride in Kashmir, has seen renewed popularity among young people across the V
- Pakistan: Peshawar HC seeks clarification on military operation in Tirah Valleyon January 31, 2026
Peshawar [Pakistan], January 31 (ANI): The Peshawar High Court sought clarification from the federal and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa governments regarding a military operation in Tirah Valley, reported Dawn.On Friday, the governments denied approving the operation, with the KP Advocate General stating that no approval was given to the military.The denial from both federal and provincial governments came before a b
- "No one can defeat Russia in Ukraine": Arab League chief Ahmed Aboul Gheiton January 31, 2026
New Delhi [India], January 31 (ANI): Arab League Secretary General Ahmed Aboul Gheit reflected on global power dynamics, saying that major powers avoided nuclear conflict even during the Cold War, while stressing that Russia cannot be defeated in Ukraine.Setting out his broader view of international stability, Aboul Gheit, speaking on Friday at a public event hosted by the Indian Council of World Affairs and mod

































