The Uzbek government reports continuing progress in reducing poverty in the country. But the official baseline for calculating the poverty line may be contributing to an undercount. The Ministry of …
Saudi Arabia’s non-oil private sector grows at decade-high pace in January
Saudi Arabia’s non-oil business sector expanded at its strongest pace in just over a decade in January, driven by a surge in new orders and robust business activity, a survey showed this week. The seasonally adjusted Riyad Bank Saudi Arabia Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 60.
Saudi Arabia restricts travelers from 14 nations to single-entry visas to curb unauthorized Hajj pilgrims
Saudi Arabia will issue only single-entry visas valid for 30 days to travelers from 14 countries, including India. This measure aims to prevent misuse of multiple-entry visas and alleviate Hajj overcrowding issues.
Will closer Philippine-South Korea military ties make China ‘insecure’?
Growing military ties between the US treaty allies take on added significance as Manila clashes with Beijing in the South China Sea.
‘The Stringer’ Review: Who Took the Historic Vietnam War Photo Known as ‘Napalm Girl’? A Riveting Documentary Says the Answer Lies in a Conspiracy
“The Stringer” is a potent human story of daunting cultural resonance. But like all conspiracy scenarios, it exerts a cleansing fascination. It deserves to be seen – for the important truths that are …
The Vietnam War, as told by its veterans: ‘When are we going to learn our lesson once and for all?’
An Apple TV+ documentary turns the devastating numbers of the most controversial war in the history of the United States into human testimonies, 50 years after the fall of Saigon …
Trump says Japan’s Nippon will invest ‘heavily’ in US Steel — but that purchasing it is off the table
President Trump said Friday that Japan’s Nippon Steel would be allowed to invest “heavily” in US Steel, but would still not be able to outright purchase it. “They’ve
US bases in South Korea recover after snowstorm spurs closures, travel restrictions
Only mission-essential personnel are to report to work at Camp Humphreys and Osan Air Base as a winter storm is expected to bring 3 to 5 inches of snow by noon Friday.
Crisis in Myanmar needs to be handled with care, says Mohamad Hasan
Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan (pic) has emphasised the importance of handling the ongoing Myanmar crisis with care to prevent it from escalating further.
Malaysian man among 61 rescued from human trafficking and online scams in Myanmar
A Malaysian man was among 61 individuals rescued from suspected human trafficking and online scam operations in Myanmar and sent back to Thailand on Thursday (Feb 6).