Pope Francis has urged Iraq's Christians to forgive the injustices committed against them by Islamic extremists ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam PM: Enterprises’ sustainable development contributes to country’s prosperity
The sustainable development of the business community is an important foundation, contributing to the nation’s prosperity, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc told a meeting of outstanding Vietnamese ... ( read original story ...)
Iran imported 2 million tonnes of wheat in four months despite sanctions
In the first four months of the Iranian year, wheat imports reached 2.3 million tonnes. Based on the latest customs data, Iran has imported more than 806.6 million dollars’ worth of wheat from 13 ... ( read original story ...)
Drugmaker Takeda asks Japan for Moderna COVID-19 shot approval
Takeda Pharmaceutical said it had asked regulators to approve use of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine on Friday, which would add a third option to Japan's vaccination programme. Japan began inoculations ... ( read original story ...)
Ripple’s Asia Pacific Business Flourishing Despite SEC Lawsuit, Says CEO
The Ripple CEO said Friday that the company's business in the Asia-Pacific region has not suffered from the regulatory issues in the U.S. ( read original story ...)
India Inc’s business confidence highest in decade: FICCI Survey
FICCI's Overall Business Confidence Index has witnessed a decadal high of 74.2 in the current round on account of improvement in present conditions as well as expectations, the industry body said on ... ( read original story ...)
Nepal police hands over body of man killed in firing at Pilibhit, family performs last rites
The body of the young man allegedly killed in firing by the Nepalese Police was handed over to Indian authorities after several rounds of talks following which his family performed the last rites here ... ( read original story ...)
Yemen: Fighting in Marib intensifies as pro-govt forces defend northern stronghold
Clashes between the forces belonging to Yemen’s internationally-recognized government and the Iran-backed Houthi militia have intensified in Marib in ... ( read original story ...)
Yemen opposition urges Gulf to press Saleh
Yemen's opposition urged Gulf Arab states on Thursday to pressure embattled President Ali Abdullah Saleh to sign a plan that would end months of political unrest ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi-led coalition launches airstrikes on rebel sites in Yemen’s capital
The Saudi-led coalition on Sunday launched a series of airstrikes on Houthi-controlled military sites in Yemen's capital Sanaa, local residents said. The strikes hit the 1st Division Camp, Maintenance ... ( read original story ...)