Iraq, OPEC’s second-biggest producer, decided to halt its prepayment deal for oil with a Chinese company after prices rose, Iraq’s Oil Minister Ihsan Abdul Jabbar said in an interview with BBC Arabic. ( read original story ...)
Population crisis in South Korea as young couples choose not to have babies
The uncertainty of the Covid-19 pandemic is also forcing many people to delay or even cancel marriage plans.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Myanmar police fire at demonstrators, killing 2
Myanmar police opened fire on demonstrators protesting the recent military coup in the city of Mandalay, killing two and injuring at least 20. Ramy Inocencio has more. ( read original story ...)
Iran pushes ahead with plan to cut UN nuclear inspections
The UN’s nuclear inspectorate has struck a three-month deal with Iran giving it sufficient continued access to verify any nuclear activity in the country, opening the space for wider political and ... ( read original story ...)
Veterans Voice: Vietnam vet recalls horror of friendly fire
Thirteen was Bill Babcock’s lucky number back in October 1969. On his 23rd birthday, Babcock had taken command of his first platoon in Vietnam. He had been assigned to Bravo Company, ... ( read original story ...)
Tens of thousands evacuated in south Philippines as storm nears
MANILA • The Philippine authorities have evacuated tens of thousands of people in the south of the country yesterday as tropical storm Dujuan approached.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Japan requests airlines stop using Boeing 777s with P&W4000 engines until further notice
Japan has requested airlines avoid using Boeing Co 777 planes with Pratt & Whitney 4000 engines for take-offs, landings and overflights in its territory until further notice, the Japan Aeronautical ... ( read original story ...)
Japan bans Boeing 777 with Pratt & Whitney engines after Denver scare
Japan’s aviation regulator has banned Boeing 777 jets if they are fitted with Pratt & Whitney PW4000 engines. The Monday morning announcement from the Japan Aeronautical Information Service (AIS) ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh embassy observes Shaheed Dibash and International Mother Language Day
The Bangladesh embassy in Qatar organised a programme on the occasion of Shaheed Dibash (Martyr’s Day) and International Mother Language Day. ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh proposes South Asian River Management Policy
Hasan Mahmud, a Senior Minister in the Sheikh Hasina’s Cabinet in Bangladesh, has observed that there should be a Regional River Management Policy involving countries in South Asia. Mahmud shifted the ... ( read original story ...)