In the 12th edition of the Global Impact newsletter, we explain China’s new five-year plan and its implications for Asia and the world.
LGBTQ support brings a new flavor to Thailand politics amid protests
In demonstrations where the vibe can turn from festive to tense in just a matter of minutes, LGBT people dressed in eye-catching outfits have stood alongside black-clad protesters.
EMERGING MARKETS-Thailand shares scale 5-month high; recovery hopes lift Singapore
World FX rates * Thailand benchmark hits highest since June 11 * Singapore to return to growth in 2021 – govt * Japan stock markets closed for the day By Shruti Sonal Nov 23 (Reuters) – Thailand …
Thailand’s ‘Bad Students’ Get An Education From The Streets
But in the eyes of Thailand’s ultra-conservative school system, Benjamaporn “Ploy” Nivas has been cast as a rebel for daring to express herself. The 15-year-old is at the forefront of Thailand’s “Bad …
I Helped Negotiate the Iran Nuclear Deal. Here’s How Joe Biden Could Revive It
A common expression we used during the negotiations over the Iran nuclear deal of 2015 was cautious optimism. It aptly sums up what will be felt in Brussels, Paris, London and Berlin on reports that …
Germany, France and Britain to Discuss Iran Nuclear on Monday – Germany
German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas is meeting his French and British counterparts in Berlin on Monday for talks focussing on the nuclear deal with Iran, a German foreign office spokeswoman said, …
Pakistan, Iran to promote ‘Islamic unity’ with art contest weeks after Prophet cartoon row
There was an outcry among Muslims worldwide over the publishing of cartoons of Prophet Muhammad in France and Emmanuel Macron’s pledge to fight ‘Islamist separatism’.
This small Pa. turkey farm processes 4,400 turkeys in four days. It’s not for the weak-hearted.
With approximately 46 million turkeys eaten on Thanksgiving each year, thousands of workers across the country have to take a living thing and make it food, often by hand. Here at the Howe Farm in …
Germany says Turkey stopped it checking ship for arms-running to Libya
Turkey prevented German forces belonging to a European Union military mission carrying out a full search of a Turkish cargo ship that they suspected of taking weapons to Libya, both countries …
It’s the Strangest Thanksgiving Ever for Businesses Trying to Put Turkey on Your Table
Nationwide levels of food supply and consumer demand are rapidly shifting. Startups and established giants alike are scrambling to adapt.