Malaysia reported a new record high of 2,593 Covid-19 cases today, with 965 detected in Selangor, Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said. The ... ( read original story ...)
Urea production begins at Uzbekistan’s new US$958 million industrial complex
The joint stock company Uzkimyosanoat has announced that urea production has begun at the new US$985 million ammonia and urea production complex at JSC Navoiyazot. ( read original story ...)
State share of Uzbekistan energy holding to be sold via negotiated auction
India in its UNSC tenure will be voice for developing world, foster inclusive solutions: Tirumurti Other News 11:04 ... ( read original story ...)
Why the Taliban agreed to let more girls in Afghanistan go to school
In December, the Taliban agreed to allow UNICEF to open thousands of informal schools in parts of Afghanistan controlled by the armed group. The Taliban-initiated school talks have been ongoing for ... ( read original story ...)
Pardons and Iraq: A familiar story
The posh enablers of America’s empire have always required that the grunts do the maiming and murdering in pursuit of their disastrous geopolitical adventures. The corollary to this, of course, is the ... ( read original story ...)
FBI agent on pardons for Iraq massacre: ‘I thought President Trump had more character’ | Raleigh News & Observer
John Patarini investigated the killings of Iraqi civilians by Blackwater guards in 2007. He now lives near Charlotte and is condemning the decision to free the men he helped put in prison. ( read original story ...)
Why Joe Biden Should Help the Rohingya People of Myanmar
When the Myanmar Army attacked and massacred ethnic Rohingya civilians in 2017, more than 700,000 men, women, and children fled to Bangladesh, some riddled with bullets, burns, and gaping wounds. ( read original story ...)
Myanmar Villagers Flee Warring Ethnic Armies in Northern Shan State
Fighting between the Ta’ang National Liberation Army and Restoration Council of Shan State has driven hundreds of villagers from their homes. ( read original story ...)
South Korea delegation heads to Iran to seek release of seized tanker -Yonhap
A South Korean delegation is heading to Iran on Wednesday to seek the release of a chemicals tanker and its 20-member crew seized in Gulf waters by Iranian forces, Yonhap news agency reported. Iran ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines seeks 148 million COVID-19 shots this year for 2/3 of population
The Philippines is negotiating with seven vaccine manufacturers to procure at least 148 million COVID-19 shots as it seeks to inoculate close to two-thirds of its population this year, a senior ... ( read original story ...)