Afghan authorities say a group of militants from Tajikistan played a key role in the recent Taliban takeover of a district. It prompted Tajikistan to deploy additional troops along the border and ... ( read original story ...)
Tory MP defends trip to ‘Christmas party’ – claiming it was a business meeting
A Tory MP has defended his attendance at a Christmas dinner for 27 people - claiming it was a business meeting. Tobias Ellwood, chairman of the powerful Commons Defence Committee, spoke indoors at ... ( read original story ...)
Tory MP defends trip to ‘Christmas party’ – claiming it was a business meeting
A Tory MP has defended his attendance at a Christmas dinner for 27 people - claiming it was a business meeting. Tobias Ellwood, chairman of the powerful Commons Defence Committee, spoke indoors at ... ( read original story ...)
Tobias Ellwood defends speaking at 27-person business dinner first advertised as ‘Christmas party’
The Tory MP for Bournemouth East was among the attendees at the business dinner hosted by the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) on December 15 - the day after warning the House of Commons of a ... ( read original story ...)
Tory MP attends ‘Christmas party’ with 27 guests – but claims it was a business meeting
The event was originally billed as a Christmas partyCredit: IBBC The Iraq Britain Business Council billed the event as its "Christmas Party" in an online diary entry, which has now been deleted, ... ( read original story ...)
Tory MP Says ‘Christmas Party’ At Private Members’ Club Was ‘Business Meeting’
Former minister Tobias Ellwood denies he breached any Covid rules by attending the event on the eve of London moving into tier 3. ( read original story ...)
Vietnam asks US to lift sanctions on petrochemical firm
Vietnam requested the U.S. Thursday to lift sanctions imposed on a Vietnamese petrochemical corporation, rejecting allegations it broke U.N. resolutions on Iran. ( read original story ...)
South Korea cuts growth outlook, vows to maintain stimulus for Covid-hit economy
South Korea cut its 2021 growth forecast and vowed to continue to support workers and exporters as a resurgence of the coronavirus has delayed its recovery and forced the government to keep its fiscal ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand Relaxes Travel Curbs for Tourists From Over 50 Countries
Thailand on Thursday eased travel restrictions for citizens from 56 countries in a bid to boost the country's pandemic-hit tourism industry, though visitors will be required to undergo a mandatory two ... ( read original story ...)
Business and consumer uncertainty: ‘Somebody dropped the ball’
Pandemic-related factors like lower demand go hand in hand in explaining the relative uncertainty surrounding the more optimistic response of Philippine business. Perhaps this would explain the ... ( read original story ...)