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Turkiye revokes operating license of Iran’s Mellat Bank amid US measures

ANKARA: Turkiye’s ‌BDDK banking watchdog revoked the operating license of Iranian lender Mellat Bank’s branch ​in Istanbul, according to a notice published in the Official Gazette on Saturday, as the US presses other countries to increase…

Greenland, Denmark say deal with U.S. will not cede sovereignty

AirAsia denies state bailout rumours

AirAsia has dismissed rumours of a Malaysian government bailout and possible collapse, saying its refinancing remains on track, while Thai AirAsia expects to maintain its position as the largest player in the domestic market.

US and Denmark reach deal on Greenland, Trump says

US appeals court rejects Trump policy allowing swift deportations to third countries

A US federal appeals court has rejected a policy from the Trump administration that allowed brisk deportations to third countries. The policy was deemed unlawful by the panel.

Delta govt orders probe into APC, NDC clash

The Delta State Government has ordered security agencies to probe a violent clash between suspected supporters of the APC and NDC in Effurun, Uvwie LGA. Read More: https://punchng.com/delta-govt-orders-probe-into-apc-ndc-clash/

Trump signs sweeping Russia sanctions bill

The bill is named after the late Senator Lindsey Graham, a staunch advocate of aid for Ukraine.

Commission to beef up digital platform regulations

The Trade Competition Commission of Thailand (TCCT) plans to strengthen regulations to address unfair competition in the digital platform industry.

Competition watchdog to beef up digital platform rules

The Trade Competition Commission of Thailand (TCCT) plans to strengthen regulations to address unfair competition in the digital platform industry.

'Not an easy inbox' for new Scottish Labour leader

Anas Sarwar's replacement will be named later and has big challenges set out already.

When a beloved tree began withering away, locals suspected a killer in their midst

A neighbourhood’s fight to save a cherished ginkgo pits them against an unlikely foe.