Pope Francis will begin a historic visit to Iraq tomorrow, the first in Papal history. In Iraq, Francis will meet political leaders in Baghdad, visit Ur, where the Bible says the Prophet Abraham was ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s Cryptocurrency Craze
Cryptocurrency is enjoying its second nationwide boom in South Korea since 2018. This March, users of the two largest cryptocurrency apps tripled to well over 2 million in just three months. Contrary ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s Cryptocurrency Craze
Cryptocurrency is enjoying its second nationwide boom in South Korea since 2018. This March, users of the two largest cryptocurrency apps tripled to well over 2 million in just three months. Contrary ... ( read original story ...)
Analysis: Biden faces calls to jumpstart North Korea talks with more pragmatic goals
With U.S. policy toward North Korea in limbo as the new administration in Washington conducts a months-long policy review, former officials and experts are sparring over whether to shift focus from ... ( read original story ...)
‘She Is a Hero’: In Myanmar’s Protests, Women Are on the Front Lines
Ma Kyal Sin loved taekwondo, spicy food and a good red lipstick. She adopted the English name Angel, and her father hugged her goodbye when she went out on the streets of Mandalay, in central Myanmar, ... ( read original story ...)
‘She Is a Hero’: In Myanmar’s Protests, Women Are on the Front Lines
Ma Kyal Sin loved taekwondo, spicy food and a good red lipstick. She adopted the English name Angel, and her father hugged her goodbye when she went out on the streets of Mandalay, in central Myanmar, ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Adds Myanmar Ministries, Army Conglomerates to Trade Blacklist
The United States on Thursday unveiled new penalties to punish Myanmar's army for its Feb. 1 coup, adding the country's ministries of defense and home affairs and its top military conglomerates to a ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Adds Myanmar Ministries, Army Conglomerates to Trade Blacklist
The United States on Thursday unveiled new penalties to punish Myanmar's army for its Feb. 1 coup, adding the country's ministries of defense and home affairs and its top military conglomerates to a ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-UK’s Johnson ‘horrified’ by Myanmar violence
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Thursday he was horrified by the recent violence in Myanmar and called for a restoration of democracy. "I'm horrified by the escalation of violence in ... ( read original story ...)
Thai Financial Regulator Claims Controversial Crypto Rule Proposal Was Just to Gauge Public Opinion
The Thai financial watchdog has reportedly retreated from its initial controversial crypto rule proposal. Citing the country's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), a local media outlet stated ... ( read original story ...)