LONDON (Reuters) - Iran supports the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) as long as the group protects Iranian interests alongside other members, Iran's OPEC governor Amir Hossein ... ( read original story ...)
Iran Shelves Plans to Sell Oil-Backed Islamic Debt to the Public
Iran has canceled plans to enable members of the public to invest in the country’s oil production via Islamic bonds, a state-run news service reported. ( read original story ...)
As tensions with China simmer, Taiwan kicks off 5 days of military exercises simulating an invasion
The drills began Monday, and come after Taiwan expressed anger at an increase in military maneuvering by mainland Chinese forces. ( read original story ...)
As tensions with China simmer, Taiwan kicks off 5 days of military exercises simulating an invasion
The drills began Monday, and come after Taiwan expressed anger at an increase in military maneuvering by mainland Chinese forces. ( read original story ...)
The COVID New (Ab)Normal: How Has the Pandemic Shaped Taiwan’s Future?
Daniel Russel interviews Bi-khim Hsiao on the impact of the pandemic on Taiwanese society, the potential long-term economic effects, the implications for Taiwan’s foreign affairs, and lessons learned ... ( read original story ...)
Bhutan’s’Bubble Tourism’ interest brings air to the Indian tourism arena
Himalayan country Bhutan is still maintaining mandatory 21 days quarantine for all travellers. Now the Tourism Council of Bhutan (TCB) has urged the health ministry to ease the restrictions by cutting ... ( read original story ...)
Australian business leaders caught up in China’s mass surveillance: Here’s what it means
Chinese company Zhenhua Data is reportedly conducting mass surveillance on more than 35,000 Australians. Can we prevent it from happening again? ( read original story ...)
763 people detained for RMCO violations on Sunday
Police nabbed 763 individuals for violating the Recovery Movement Control Order's (RMCO) standard operating procedures (SOPs) on Sunday, including 608 people who patronised pubs and night clubs and 27 ... ( read original story ...)
Strong economic bonds foster broader Qatar-US partnership
Qatar's Widam Food Company and US' Tyson Fresh Meats have signed MoU; Qatar-US bilateral trade amounted to more than $9.43bn in 2019; Qatar Investment Authority is channelling up to $45bn in ... ( read original story ...)
How this village in Armenia is keeping a 5000 year old cheese-making tradition alive
Motal is sold primarily in Armenian supermarkets as well as in some restaurants ... It’s like combining your hobby with a business. You have to love this job. If you don’t love this job, you can’t do ... ( read original story ...)