The co-president of Thailand's Kasikornbank, who has been tipped to become the next finance minister, resigned on Friday, the bank said in a statement. ( read original story ...)
Iran FX rate seen unlikely to reverse course without revival of deal with US
As Iran’s currency crisis deepens, observers fear that far from improving the situation, state intervention will do further damage to a country that was in economic turmoil even before coronavirus. ( read original story ...)
Turkey’s long history of femicides
The recent murder of Turkish student Pinar Gültekin by her ex-boyfriend has sparked outrage in Turkey. Womens' rights activists are calling for the government to tackle the widespread problem of ... ( read original story ...)
World Bank eyes more loans to Philippines
... Bank is looking to extend more loans to the Philippines this year, part of which will be used to fund the government’s coronavirus disease 2019 or COVID-19 pandemic response, the Department of ... ( read original story ...)
Exploitation of natural resources on Azerbaijani territories occupied by Armenia should be on agenda of world community
The document also dwells largely on activities of Armenian violating 1949 Geneva ... and other foreign citizens engaged in illegal business activities in the occupied territories, and illegally ... ( read original story ...)
Aranjin Resources Announces New Director
Aranjin Resources Ltd. (TSXV: ARJN) (the "Company" or "Aranjin Resources") is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Bataa Tumur-Ochir to the Board. Mr. Tumur-Ochir is a Mongolian citizen and ... ( read original story ...)
Lebanon swings between humor and tragedy as economy crumbles
There are few bright sides to life in Lebanon whose economy is verging on complete breakdown. But while some have shown sympathy with those committing 'hunger crimes,' others have taken to barter and ... ( read original story ...)
South Jordan neighborhood, businesses remain evacuated after SWAT incident; 1 person arrested
A South Jordan neighborhood and nearby businesses were evacuated early Friday morning after police say a man told them he had materials that could make a bomb. ( read original story ...)
Larison: Presence of US forces in Syria is illegal, they must withdraw immediately
The writer said that this incident is a new reminding that US military presence in Syria is illegal, and that US fighter planes have no business being in Syria, nor do American forces in general. ( read original story ...)
Goldman Sachs owes Malaysia nearly $4 billion for sovereign wealth scheme led by ex-prime minister now on trial
Goldman Sachs has reached a $3.9 billion settlement with Malaysia over the 1MDB sovereign wealth fund that was used to launder money. ( read original story ...)