A proposed US bill backed by President Donald Trump could slap massive tariffs on nations buying Russian oil. The move aims to isolate Moscow and bring it to the table for peace talks on Ukraine, but ...
China’s factory activity returns to growth in June, Caixin PMI shows
China's factory activity returned to expansion in June, supported by an increase in new orders that lifted production, a private-sector survey showed on Tuesday.
Myanmar resistance forces attack junta positions in Sagaing’s Shwebo Township
The anti-regime groups briefly held the positions before being forced to retreat following the arrival of reinforcements ...
Myanmar Junta Chief Restates Plans to Hold Elections At Year’s End
Critics say that the military regime’s election plans are intended to enshrine military rule behind a civilian façade.
Tortured But Unbroken: Student Leader Rejoins Myanmar Revolt After 4 Years in Junta Jail
Political prisoner Ko Wai Yan Phyo Moe reveals the horrors he endured in regime torture cells – and the deal he refused to make.
Thailand has had 22 coups – and could be heading toward a 23rd
Thailand’s prime minister has been suspended over her handling of a border conflict with Cambodia, raising concerns about a potential return to military rule.
Body-Swapping Thriller ‘Decalcomania’ From Singapore-Thailand Partnership Sets December Bow
Singapore-Thailand thriller 'Decalcomania' starring Mookda Narinrak and Pierre Png follows two women who swap souls after car accident.
While world watches Iran, Putin makes headway in Ukraine
"Putin might use this perceived distraction as an opportunity to obtain further territory," a retired U.S. Colonel told Newsweek.
Iran warns against ‘destructive approach’ of European countries in call with EU foreign policy chief
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi warned in a phone call with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas against what he called the "destructive approach" of several European countries, he said in a statement on Telegram on Tuesday.
Avoiding your boss? In Japan, you can hire someone to quit your job for you.
Japanese companies’ rigid hierarchies can make it hard to confront bosses. Enter “proxy quitters.” TOKYO — Shota Shimizu slid on his headset and dialed the human resources department at his client’s employer, a nursing care company. The client wanted to quit her job, and Shimizu was doing it for her.