Thirty-five more activists arrested in Uzbekistan’s Karakalpakstan region in July during rallies against constitutional amendments have been released.
The Mystery Of Why South Korea’s Former President Has To Give Up His North Korean Dogs
In November 2022, the status of two political pets made headlines in South Korea. They were a gift to South Korean ex-President Moon Jae-in.
S. Korea to begin eased lending rules next month
South Korea will carry out eased lending rules for first-time homebuyers and owners of one home next month as the once red-hot housing market appears to be entering a downturn amid rising interest …
U.S. Treasury Department Expands Sanctions against Myanmar
On October 6, 2022, the United States Treasury Department designated three Myanmar individuals and their company as targets of sanctions under Executive Order 140141 (E.O. 14014).2 3 These a …
Russia and Iran security chiefs discuss Ukraine, ‘Western interference’ in Tehran – Russian agencies
The secretaries of Russia and Iran’s Security Councils discussed the situation in Ukraine, security cooperation and measures to combat “Western interference” in their domestic affairs at a series of …
No Bears movie review: Jafar Panahi’s urgent take on Iran’s culture wars
Jafar Panahi’s urgent take on Iran’s culture wars – 5/5 A statement of intent from a director, imprisoned by the Iranian judiciary, who is determined to keep the cameras rolling …
Zero tolerance for chaos in the name of rally: Home Minister
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan said on Wednesday stern action will be taken if any damage and chaos is carried out in the name of a rally by blocking the roads.Law enforcers will defend the bid to …
COP-27 conference particularly fruitful for Pakistan: Marriyum
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb said on Wednesday that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to Egypt was very successful.In a statement issued here, she sa …
Asia’s Former Richest Woman Sees Wealth Demolished By China’s Property Woes
This story is part of Forbes’ coverage of China’s Richest 2022. See the full list here. Asia’s former richest woman, Yang Huiyan, has lost over 80% of her once $29.6 billion fortune (at its peak in …
China’s security agency in Hong Kong buys US$65 million luxury villa
China’s national security agency in Hong Kong spent HK$508 million (US$65 million) on a luxury villa in an exclusive neighbourhood perched on a hill above the city, registry data has revealed. The pur …