COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 200 business leaders, sustainability practitioners, policymakers and representatives from the United Nations gathered in Colombo on 11–12 ...
Business Leaders from Across Asia-Pacific Convene in Sri Lanka to Accelerate Sustainable and Inclusive Growth
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 200 business leaders, sustainability practitioners, policymakers and representatives from the United Nations gathered in Colombo on 11–12 ...
Sri Lanka-China Business Council holds 25th AGM
The Sri Lanka-China Business Council (SLCHBC) of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce held its 25th Annual General Meeting (AGM) recently, marking a quarter-century of partnership and reaffirming its ...
US business delegation in Bangladesh to explore investment opportunities
A business delegation from the United States is currently visiting Bangladesh to explore opportunities in a number of sectors, including energy and technology.
‘Flying Over Saudi’ Launches at Riyadh Season; First-of-its-Kind Aerial Experience over Saudi Arabia’s Landmarks
The Flying Over Saudi experience launched today at Boulevard City as part of Riyadh Season, introducing visitors to the first experience of its kind in the Kingdom. The attraction delivers a cinematic aerial journey using immersive technologies and multi-sensory effects that showcase Saudi Arabia’s most significant natural and urban landscapes from a new perspective.
Due to the Iran war, Iraq is running out of money
Because of the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz, Iraq cannot export enough oil to fund the country's huge public sector. Protests have already started. Will the Iran war destabilize Iraq again?
Myanmar steps up civilian attacks with drones and paragliders, UN says
Myanmar ’s military is increasingly using drones, motorised paragliders and other low-cost aircraft to attack civilians, United Nations investigators said, even as the country’s rulers seek to project ...
Son of Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi reacts to first photos since her arrest after 2021 coup
Myanmar's former leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been in detention since a 2021 military coup. She was seen in photos for the first time since the coup after meeting with a delegation from the ...
Myanmar’s military has escalated airstrikes against civilians, UN investigation finds
A U.N. investigation says that Myanmar's military is using low-cost aircraft like motorized paragliders and gyrocopters in escalating aerial attacks that kill civilians in the military's ...
Turkey’s PKK peace law brings hope to mothers, anguish to veterans
By Ismet Mikailogullari and Mert Ozkan DIYARBAKIR, Turkey/ANKARA, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Longing to be reunited with her son, Ayten Elhaman was glued to the television all day as Turkey’s parliament ...