Despite local preparations going into the weekend’s predictions of winter mix of snow and ice, Palestine and Anderson County residents had no idea the harsh realities they would endure throughout ... ( read original story ...)
Lebanon appoints new judge to lead Beirut blast investigation – justice minister
A member of Lebanese army walks past the rubble at the site of Tuesday's blast in Beirut's port area, Lebanon August 7, 2020. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir/File photo TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY SEARCH " ... ( read original story ...)
Central Bank updates rules for export proceeds & conversion of them into Sri Lanka Rupees
The Monetary Board of Sri Lanka's Central Bank has issued rules as published in the Gazette Extraordinary No. 2215/39 in respect of receipt of export proceeds into Sri Lanka and conversion of such ... ( read original story ...)
Sri Lanka To Buy 10 Million Doses Of Covid-19 Vaccine From Serum Institute of India
The Indian Army and the Russian military have also agreed to provide supplies of vaccines to the Sri Lankan military. ( read original story ...)
How Hushpuppi laundered funds for North Korean hackers from bank – US govt
The United States Government has accused Instagram influencer, Ramon Abbas, alias Hushpuppi who wowed the internet with pictures of his clothes, cars, ... ( read original story ...)
The US will not undertake a hasty or disorderly withdrawal from Afghanistan, says Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin
Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin has said that the US will not undertake a hasty or disorderly withdrawal of its troops from Afghanistan, and stressed that violence must decrease in the war-torn country ... ( read original story ...)
Jaishankar begins two-day Maldives tour as India seeks to expand partnership in Indo-Pacific
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is likely to meet President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih & will hold discussions with ministers for foreign affairs & defence, among others. ( read original story ...)
Myanmar’s minorities join protest in show of unity against coup
Despite misgivings about Aung San Suu Kyi’s commitment to autonomy, ethnic groups stress the need to save democracy. ( read original story ...)
Vietnam targets 1.5 mln businesses in private sector
Vietnam plans on having 1.3-1.5 million businesses by 2025, a target requiring a strong growth surge over the next five years. ( read original story ...)
If Laos fell into a Chinese debt trap, would it make a noise?
China’s largesse in funding infrastructure has prompted claims it is seeking leverage over poorer, indebted nations, yet Laos’ reliance on its neighbour has gone strangely unnoticed. ( read original story ...)