Death toll from Iran’s protests reaches at least 646 and is expected to rise further, activists say

January 12, 2026 | 8:31 PM

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Death toll from Iran’s protests reaches at least 646 and is expected to rise further, activists say.

Asian shares mostly fall and US futures are little changed after US inflation data improves

August 14, 2026 | 2:06 AM

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares mostly declined Friday in Asia and U.S. futures were little changed after U.S. inflation data showed a better-than-expected improvement in July. Oil prices were holding steady after slipping in recent days. Tokyo's Nikkei 225 index gained 0.3% to 68,533.85, while the Kospi in South Korea rose 1.3%, to 6,924.74. In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng lost 1% to 25,137.87. The Shanghai Composite index was 0.5% lower at 3,908.05.

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