July 2026 – Page 110 – From Inside Asia

US Treasury Imposes Sanctions on Global Network Supporting Iran’s Weapons Procurement

The U.S. Treasury Department on Wednesday sanctioned an international network of individuals and companies in Iran, Nigeria, Italy, and Russia for supporting weapons procurement...

by FIA Staff July 15, 2026 0 comment

Military

JASDF Seeks Private Sector Input on Air Defense Radar Equipment

Japan’s Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) has been seeking information from the private sector to support its review of the function and performance of a...

by NSBT Japan July 15, 2026 0 comment

News

Death Toll in Thai Pub Fire Rises to 32, Officials Say, With Dozens Still in Hospital

BANGKOK, July ‌15—The death toll from an explosive fire ‌at a Bangkok live music pub has risen to 32 after two people died from...

by Reuters July 15, 2026 0 comment

US Politics

House Defeats Bid to End Israel Aid

The U.S. House on Wednesday rejected an amendment by Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) that would have eliminated $3.3 billion in annual U.S. military aid...

by FIA Staff July 15, 2026 0 comment

World

Everything you never wanted to know about hosting the World Cup

Every four years, billions of football fans spend a month arguing about offside decisions, whether Ronaldo or Messi is a grass-grazing horned mammal, and...

by Victor Dawes July 15, 2026 0 comment

World

China’s consumption has a new, fast-growing driver: local tourists

In the first half of this year, leisure travel within China exploded. As the summer travel season builds towards the Mid-Autumn Festival and the...

by David Chao July 15, 2026 0 comment

China Observer YouTube

100 Million Chinese Factory Workers Cry Out: 15-Hour Shifts Or Replaced By Robots

While some Western countries are discussing a four-day workweek, flexible work arrangements, and work-life balance, many low-income workers in China are still working in...

by China Observer July 15, 2026 0 comment

World

HKIC reports double-digit investment return as ‘patient capital’ strategy bears fruit

Published: 9:00am, 16 Jul 2026Updated: 9:02am, 16 Jul 2026 The Hong Kong Investment Corporation (HKIC) recorded a major jump in investment income during its...

by Daisy Wu July 15, 2026 0 comment