Authorities in Myanmar have asked India to return several police officers who sought refuge to avoid taking orders from a military junta that seized power in the Southeast Asian country last month, an ... ( read original story ...)
Lobbyist says Myanmar junta wants to improve relations with the West, spurn China
An Israeli-Canadian lobbyist hired by Myanmar's junta said on Saturday that the generals are keen to leave politics after their coup and seek to improve relations with the United States and distance ... ( read original story ...)
These two African railway megaprojects tell us a lot about China’s development model
To critics, Kenya’s railway project represents another example of Chinese-owed debt, and China’s growing influence in Africa. Indeed, many commentators point out that Kenya has an estimated $9 billion ... ( read original story ...)
In China, a Backlash Against the Chinese-Born Director of ‘Nomadland’
When Chloé Zhao won the Golden Globe for best director for her film “Nomadland” last Sunday, becoming the first Asian woman to receive that prize, Chinese state news outlets ... ( read original story ...)
Cambodia passes tougher law for prevention of COVID-19 spread
The National Assembly of Cambodia on March 5 unanimously approved a draft Law on Measures to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 and other Highly Contagious Diseases, which clearly stated financial ... ( read original story ...)
Ten years after the start of Syria’s civil war, refugees deserve a place to call home
Offering asylum is just the start. Countries such as Canada have a responsibility to help forced migrants find security and belonging ... ( read original story ...)
M.G. George, Muthoot Finance chairman, passes away
M.G. George Muthoot, chairman of the Muthoot Group and former lay secretary of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church, died in New Delhi on Friday. He was 71. He was listed as the 26th richest person in ... ( read original story ...)
Ten years after the start of Syria’s civil war, refugees deserve a place to call home
Offering asylum is just the start. Countries such as Canada have a responsibility to help forced migrants find security and belonging ... ( read original story ...)
UK Proposes To Cut Financial Aid To War-Torn Countries By Two Thirds
A leaked report shows that the UK plans to cut aid to some of the world’s most conflict-ridden countries by up to two thirds. Aid to Syria would be cut by 67 per cent, aid to Libya by 63 per cent, ... ( read original story ...)
M.G. George, Muthoot Finance chairman, passes away
M.G. George Muthoot, chairman of the Muthoot Group and former lay secretary of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church, died in New Delhi on Friday. He was 71. He was listed as the 26th richest person in ... ( read original story ...)