Japan is betting $1.5bn on a breakthrough in next-generation ultra-thin, light and bendy solar panels, subsidising the commercialisation of a technology that analysts say could disrupt China’s ...
Uzbek court jails 10 people for attempted killing of ex-presidential spokesperson
A military court in Uzbekistan sentenced 10 defendants to lengthy prison terms for the attempted murder of the former presidential press secretary, the country's supreme court press service said on ...
2025 U-20 Asian Cup: Predicted Lineups for Indonesian U-20 National Team vs Uzbekistan
Indonesia's 2nd match against Uzbekistan in Asian Cup will be played on Sunday at Youth Football Training Center Stadium, Shenzhen, at 18:30 WIB ...
Turkey is making fake honey on an alarming scale
Turkey is one of the biggest honey producers in the world. Increasingly, though, honey is being adulterated with sugar syrup or other ingredients — and the fake honey is almost certainly being sold in ...
Turkey-Saudi defense ties see momentum with potential $6B deal: What to know
Al-Monitor is an award-winning media outlet covering the Middle East, valued for its independence, diversity and analysis. It is read widely by US, international and Middle East decision makers at the ...
Japan has figured out how to build resilient housing in disaster-prone places — here’s what the US can learn
Japan has spent decades making its buildings more resilient to earthquakes. Similar changes could be difficult for the US to implement.
“Story of Art” brings Bangladesh’s artistic legacy to life
Dhaka Storytellers fosters creativity through curated exhibitions, such as the “Story of Art” showcasing Bangladesh’s diverse art scene. Proceeds support rural education, intertwining art with ...
Can Minimum Wages Fight Poverty? Lessons from Indonesia’s Economic Policies
The study finds that while minimum wage increases benefit low-wage workers in Indonesia, they have no significant impact on poverty reduction due to limited reach among nonwage workers and poor ...
Qatar’s updated reforms to attract $100bn FDI by 2030
Qatar recently announced numerous plans to draw foreign direct investments (FDI) as businesses operating in the country are poised for ... ( read original story ...)
Lebanon says 25 arrested after attack on UN peacekeepers
Lebanese authorities said Saturday that more than 25 people have been arrested following an attack on a United Nations convoy that wounded two peacekeepers, including the force's outgoing deputy ... ( read original story ...)