Saudi Arabia's idea sounds cool, but even a “hollow” circular city of this kind makes more logistical sense. Cities grow based on what people need, like housing close to work or schools. Saudi Arabia ... ( read original story ...)
Iraq oil minister sees oil at $60 a barrel in second quarter
Iraqi Oil Minister Ihsan Abdul Jabbar expects oil prices to reach around $60 in the second quarter of 2021, he said in an interview with Iraq's Sharqiya TV on Friday. ( read original story ...)
South Korea Urges Peace Talks As North Korea Shows New Weapon
"It was decided to pursue related measures so that there would be no gaps in efforts to advance the ROK-US relations and advance the peace process on the Korean Peninsula ahead of the launch of the ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Won’t Penalize Vietnam for Alleged Currency Manipulation
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative said harm was done to American businesses by Vietnam’s actions, but decided to hold fire on tariffs. ( read original story ...)
Philippines president says presidency ‘is not for women’ because of their ‘emotional set-up’
Rodrigo Duterte's remarks came as he responded to speculations whether his daughter would succeed him next year. ( read original story ...)
Terrorism in Pakistan has declined, but the underlying roots of extremism remain
Pakistan must connect the dots linking all the terrorist groups on its soil and their ideologies, acknowledge how it has contributed to extremism within its borders, and decide on addressing the roots ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: India’s friction with U.S. rises over planned purchase of Russian S-400 defence systems
The United States has told India it is unlikely to get a waiver on its planned acquisition of Russian S-400 air defence systems, raising the risk of sanctions similar to those imposed on Turkey for ... ( read original story ...)
India Kicks off ‘World’s Largest’ Vaccination Campaign
Modi will address healthcare workers through video conferencing but will not immediately take the vaccine himself as India is initially prioritising nurses, doctors and others on the front line. On ... ( read original story ...)
A Mix of Pride and Doubts as Modi Launches India’s Covid-19 Vaccine Drive
The world’s largest inoculation program is set to begin on Saturday, but experts have questioned the data behind one of the country’s two vaccines — and patients don’t get to pick their shot. ( read original story ...)
Australia v India: fourth Test, day two – live!
Tim Paine and Cameron Green resume Australia’s innings at the Gabba. Join Geoff Lemon for updates ... ( read original story ...)