Forced to make a decision, the company prioritized staying online over objecting to censorship, new internal emails show. ( read original story ...)
Netflix Turkey Originals Chief on Istanbul Office Launch and Shaping a Global-Facing Slate (EXCLUSIVE)
Pelin Distas, Netflix’s director of original content for Turkey, has happily started going back to work in a physical office in Istanbul. It’s still just a temporary ... ( read original story ...)
The Takeaway: US-Turkey strains worsening over Syrian Kurds amid fresh Erdogan complaints
Turkish president questions US-Turkey NATO alliance, while Iran expands influence in eastern Syria; US still partner of choice for GCC countries, but China may be gaining; kingdom offers inducements ... ( read original story ...)
Three Found Guilty in Helping Carlos Ghosn Escape to Turkey
An Istanbul judge handed down fines and suspended prison sentences to two pilots and an airline manager for participating in former Nissan Motor boss Carlos Ghosn’s escape from Japan in late 2019. ( read original story ...)
Vietnam veterans remember horrors, sacrifice of Tet Offensive at Old Bethpage ceremony
More than five decades later, the horrific memories from the Vietnam War's Tet Offensive come rushing back to Bob Selby of Oyster Bay as if they were yesterday. The brazen 11 p.m. attack on his fire s ... ( read original story ...)
Rise of digital economy: can Bangladesh take the lead?
Every single country in the world has been affected by the storm of Covid-19. Till date, the deadly virus has infected over 100 million people and killed 2.5 million in 219 countries. ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh, US to work together on crucial issues
Dhaka and Washington have agreed to work together to promote democracy, good governance and human rights while further strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing cooperation on global issues. ( read original story ...)
Indonesia, Thailand seek peaceful solution to Myamar crisis
BANGKOK/JAKARTA: Myanmar's military-appointed Foreign Minister Wunna Maung Lwin met his Indonesian and Thai counterparts Wednesday in Bangkok, where they discussed ways to seek a peaceful solution to ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia steps up measures to curb terrorism financing
Indonesia will soon approve a regulation to stem money laundering and terrorism financing by requiring fintech players to report suspicious transactions.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Biden’s C.I.A. Pick Warns of China and Russia at Amicable Confirmation Hearing
President Biden’s nominee to lead the C.I.A. pledged during his confirmation hearing on Wednesday to improve spying on China, warned of Russia’s ability to interfere with American affairs and promised ... ( read original story ...)