In a win for Tajikistan's state-owned airline, a D.C. federal court has declined to enforce a more than $20 million award against it for Lithuanian aircraft company UAB Skyroad Leasing, finding that ... ( read original story ...)
Flags, Symbols & Currency of Tajikistan
The National Flag of Tajikistan is a tricolor featuring three horizontal bands of red (top), white (middle), and green (bottom); the country uses Tajikistan Somoni as its official currency; and its na ... ( read original story ...)
Men in Cambodia men step up to stop violence against women
For most his 40 years, the construction worker saw domestic violence as “a normal part of life” in a nation where, until 2007, girls were taught in school not to challenge husbands via a traditional ... ( read original story ...)
Russia uses regime-SDF tensions to expand presence in northeast Syria
Syrian Democratic Forces continue to besiege the Syrian regime in Hasakah province in northeastern Syria, amid fears of an escalation between the two parties. ( read original story ...)
UN Rights Chief Seeks Sanctions Against Sri Lanka Generals
The UN human rights chief Wednesday called for an International Criminal Court investigation into Sri Lanka's Tamil separatist conflict and sanctions against top generals and others accused of war ... ( read original story ...)
New UN report airs concerns about human rights in Sri Lanka
The U.N. human rights office has published a report airing new concerns about Sri Lanka, calling for “international action” such as through targeted sanctions against alleged perpetrators of rights vi ... ( read original story ...)
Goldman chief David Solomon faces the music over Malaysia corruption scandal – and takes a £7.3m pay cut
Sol', was not 'involved in any illicit activity at the time' when Goldman helped to milk billions from the 1MDB fund meant for Malaysia's development. ( read original story ...)
Goldman chief David Solomon faces the music over 1MDB Malaysia scandal
Sol', was not 'involved in any illicit activity at the time' when Goldman helped to milk billions from the 1MDB fund meant for Malaysia's development. ( read original story ...)
Biden suspends arms sales to Saudi Arabia and UAE
The White House has suspended arms sales agreed by Donald Trump to two Gulf allies, the first significant move by President Joe Biden to reset US relations with Sunni Arab regimes heavily courted by ... ( read original story ...)
Biden administration places hold on weapons sales to UAE, Saudi Arabia
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said a Saudi-led military campaign in Yemen has contributed to that country’s humanitarian crisis. ( read original story ...)