North Korea’s leader has grown more assertive since their last efforts at diplomacy ended in failure — and now has Russia at his side.
Thailand and China to Set up Coordination Centre to Combat Scam Call Networks
Thai police said on Friday that a coordination centre would be set up at the national police headquarters in Bangkok and Chinese authorities plan to set up another one in Thailand’s Mae Sot district, which borders Myanmar’s Myawaddy, a major hub for the scam call centres.
Pamukkale: Turkey’s ‘cotton castle’ of white limestone that inspired an ancient cult
The Pamukkale travertines are limestone slopes and thermal water pools that have attracted visitors since before the days of Ancient Greece, when the spa town of Hierapolis was founded at the top.
Vietnam: No Country for #MeToo
Government connections protect those implicated in sexual violence.
Puzzling fossils unearthed in China may rewrite the human story
Researchers say they have identified a new species of ancient hominin, Homo juluensis, that could help solve another big mystery of human evolution. Their proposal is sparking debate in the scientific …
China’s HongShan buys Marshall Group stake in $1.15 billion deal as Telia sells
HongShan Capital Group (HSG) said on Friday it has struck a deal to acquire a majority stake in Marshall Group in a deal valuing the Stockholm-based audio equipment maker at 1.1 billion euros ($1.15 …
Iran Arrests Two Women For Dancing In Cemetery: Report
Iranian police arrested two young women after publication of a video in which they danced in a Tehran cemetery without adhering to the country’s strict dress code, local media reported Friday.
Turkey says it and Syria agreed to reevaluate tariffs for some products
Turkey and Syria have agreed to reevaluate customs tariffs for certain products and they discussed economic and trade relations during meetings in Damascus, the Turkish trade ministry said on Friday.
Meet Bob: The turkey causing traffic trouble in Wellesley
A wild turkey causes a commotion in Wellesley, a woman gets stuck in a car wash in Norwood, and other odd tales from local police and fire departments.
Louisiana’s Argent LNG sets deal with government of Bangladesh
Argent LNG, which is developing a 25 million metric tonnes per annum (MTPA) LNG facility in Louisiana, has signed a non-binding agreement with the government of Bangladesh to purchase up to 5 million …