Sri Themudu’s seasonal business, Diyaa Confectionary, is a success story at a time many businesses are struggling in the COVID-19 economic climate. His company has for eight years catered to Malaysian ... ( read original story ...)
In 2020, Strides and Setbacks in Uzbekistan’s Battle Against Poverty
Uzbekistan’s battle against poverty has finally begun, after moving on from a policy of denial in the Karimov era, but it’s no easy task. ( read original story ...)
Joe Biden’s win doesn’t bode well for Iraq
The whole peace process plan that the Trump administration had mapped out for the Middle East is now jeopardised with the election of Joe Biden. In fact, the Iraqi factions allied with neighbouring ... ( read original story ...)
Biden unlikely to turn back in Iraq
US Vice President Joe Biden meets with Gen. Lloyd Austin, the commander of United States Forces - Iraq, and US Ambassador James Jeffrey at the US Embassy (neither Austin nor Jeffr ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea reports 205 coronavirus cases, above 200 for first time since Sept
South Korea reported 205 new coronavirus cases as of Friday midnight, rising above 200 for the first time since September, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) said on Saturday. ( read original story ...)
Thailand warns of flash floods from Etau tropical depression
Thai authorities have issued a warning to people residing in the country's southern provinces to brace for flash floods over the weekend, after tropical depression "Etau" will make landfall. ( read original story ...)
Protesters demand Thailand PM’s removal
Protesters have gathered in Bangkok in the latest in months of anti-government demonstrations that have also called for reforms to Thailand's powerful ... ( read original story ...)
Iran denies claims al-Qaeda member killed in Tehran
Qaeda figure was killed in Tehran in August by Israeli operatives, warning United States media of falling for “Hollywood-style scenario-making” by US and Israeli officials. In a statement on Saturday, ... ( read original story ...)
Iran mocks Al-Qaeda No. 2 killed in Tehran report
Qaeda's second-in-command was killed in Tehran by Israeli agents as "made-up information" and denied the presence of any of the Sunni jihadist group's members in the Islamic republic. ( read original story ...)
Israeli hit squad in Iran killed Al-Qaeda’s second in command on the anniversary of bombings of two US embassies in Africa
Masri was gunned down by two Israeli operatives on a motorcycle in Tehran's streets on August 7, 2020, The New York Times reported. ( read original story ...)