The current public rift between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates over the latter’s oil production quota within the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has come as somewhat of ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar’s military again seeks to replace its UN ambassador
Myanmar’s military rulers are again seeking to replace the country’s ambassador to the United Nations who opposed their Feb. 1 ouster of civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi and takeover of the government ... ( read original story ...)
Shadowy Chinese casino magnate eyes a business empire in Laos
Southeast Asia’s crime-infested Golden Triangle, the lightly governed area where the borders of Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet, is best known perhaps as Afghanistan’s only rival in the production of ... ( read original story ...)
Can Iran Save Afghanistan’s Shiites and Help China, Russia Prevent War Next Door?
Iran "has shown that it's increasing its efforts to cultivate relations with the Taliban" while also "sending some signals via its outreach to the Fatemiyoun Division in Syria, most recently, that it ... ( read original story ...)
Can Iran Save Afghanistan’s Shiites and Help China, Russia Prevent War Next Door?
Iran "has shown that it's increasing its efforts to cultivate relations with the Taliban" while also "sending some signals via its outreach to the Fatemiyoun Division in Syria, most recently, that it ... ( read original story ...)
European Support for the Iran Deal Is Part of Problem
France and Germany have been cheerleading for the Iranian nuclear deal for a long time. When Joe Biden announced he wanted back in the deal, Paris and Berlin turned cartwheels. Indeed, they urged ... ( read original story ...)
More Japanese business leaders to skip Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony
The list of Japanese business leaders skipping the opening ceremony of the unconventional Tokyo Olympics this week expanded on Tuesday, joined by top-tier sponsor Panasonic Corp and the country's ... ( read original story ...)
COVID hospitals in Pakistan’s largest city reaching capacity
The spread of the coronavirus Delta variant is reaching alarming levels in Pakistan’s largest city Karachi on the eve of the Eid al Adha Muslim holiday as public and some private sector hospitals are ... ( read original story ...)
Unlocking value through divestitures: Can Indian firms seize the moment?
Divesting, a strategic, value-added capability, can help Indian companies emerge stronger from the current crisis if appropriate divestitures are executed successfully. ( read original story ...)
Satellite photos show China’s new aircraft carrier coming together quickly and reveals more about its design
New high-resolution satellite images show that China has nearly finished work on the carrier's flight deck and basic superstructure. ( read original story ...)