With the currency sitting around three-decade lows against the dollar, speculation has grown that authorities could intervene in forex markets to provide support for the first time since 2022.
Over 158 million eligible voters are set to cast their ballots in 88 constituencies across 13 states and union territories.
The incident occurred at the Lumut naval base in the western state of Perak, where all 10 crew members aboard were confirmed dead, according to the navy.
Authorities reported no casualties, but the continuous shaking made for a restless night in Taipei, located about 150 kilometres north, where walls and glass panels rattled in swaying homes.
Spokesperson of right-wing BJP defends PM Modi for calling "a spade a spade" while opposition party Congress says the remarks were "far worse than any ever made by a sitting PM, in the history of India."
Raisi's three-day visit is a key step towards normalising ties with Islamabad and comes in the backdrop of heightened tensions in the Middle East and resuming a stalled gas supply deal.
The Russia-Ukraine war — largest armed conflict in Europe since WW2 — enters its 790th day.
The country's constitutional court shot down a complaint challenging unfair practices in the presidential vote, arguing that nepotism and state intervention had not been proven.
Japan also confirmed the launch, with the Japanese Defence Ministry saying "a suspected ballistic missile was launched from North Korea" in a post on X.
The drills are concentrated in the northern and western parts of the archipelago nation, near the potential flashpoints of the South China Sea and Taiwan.
Heavy rain descended upon the vast southern province of Guangdong in recent days, swelling rivers and raising fears of severe flooding that could be only "seen around once a century".
Chinese foreign minister expresses concerns over AUKUS agreement during his visit to Papua New Guinea.
Muizzu has promised he will beat back the waves through ambitious land reclamation and building islands higher.
Police have launched an investigation into the accident that injured another 20 people.
Muizzu's People's National Congress won 66 of the first 86 seats declared, according to the Elections Commission of Maldives' results, already securing a super-majority in the 93-member majlis, or parliament.
About 1.2 million Rohingya from Myanmar are residing in congested refugee camps in southeastern Cox's Bazar who fled crackdowns by the Myanmar military in August 2017.
The launch of the new satellite marks the 17th launch of China's space program in 2024.
Ethnic clashes and violence prompt the main opposition Congress party to demand fresh polls in Manipur, alleging booth capture and election rigging.
Emergency response plans enacted as major waterways in southern China hit peak levels, threatening over 127 million people.
Over 280,000 voters are expected to hit the polls as President Muizzu's policies draw regional focus amidst India-China influence dynamics.
The helicopters appear to have crashed during night-time training off the Izu Islands in the Pacific Ocean, broadcaster NHK reports.
At least 168 people lost their lives in rain-triggered incidents after heavy rains and floods hit Pakistan and neighbouring Afghanistan.
Azerbaijan has been demanding the villages' return as a precondition for a peace deal after more than three decades of conflict, mostly centred on the region of Karabakh.
Pyongyang conducts "power test" for warhead designed for Hwasal-1 Ra-3 strategic cruise missile and test-launch of Pyoljji-1-2 anti-aircraft missile amidst tensions with US and South Korea.
There are growing concerns that AI-generated and manipulative content may impact the upcoming general elections, potentially shaping the outcome.
Asian markets respond to reported Israeli attack on Iran with shares tumbling and safe-haven assets surging.
Pakistani authorities prevent a deadly assault on Japanese citizens by intercepting a militant ambush.
Nearly 970 million voters — more than 10% of the world’s population — will elect 543 members to the lower house of Parliament for five years during the staggered elections that run until June 1.
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, without specifying how much the nation is trying to secure, tells TRT World if the loan is approved, Islamabad would revisit its NFC award that allocates revenues between the federation and the provinces.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is pushing for a third term as the majority of polls suggest his BJP is cruising ahead to victory.
The UN Security Council will vote on a draft resolution for Palestine to become a full UN member.
US President Biden calls for a hike in steel tariffs on China, accusing it of cheating as he courted blue-collar voters on an election campaign trip to the battleground state of Pennsylvania.
The crater of Mount Ruang flamed with lava against a backdrop of lightning bolts after erupting four times, forcing authorities to raise its alert level to the highest of a four-tiered system.
The platform stated that the posts would remain withheld until the election period is over, despite disagreeing with the order.