Taking their bilateral defence co-operation to new heights, India is giving a Soviet-era Kilo-class submarine to Myanmar, a move that many analysts see as an attempt by New Delhi to counter China's ... ( read original story ...)
Iran foreign minister, in ally Venezuela, says U.S. no longer “controls world”
Iran believes the U.S. government no longer can "control what's happening in the world" or show other countries how to protect citizens' rights, the Iranian foreign minister said on Thursday during a ... ( read original story ...)
You Can Spend the Holidays in a Former Sultan’s Palace in Turkey
Adventurous travelers can now book the Ciragan Palace Kempinski Hotel located in Turkey (which is still open to U.S.-based tourists) for the upcoming holidays. The one-time sultan’s palace built in ... ( read original story ...)
Chatham Turkey Trot 2020 Goes Virtual
For the 12th time in as many years there will be a Turkey Trot in Chatham to kick off the holiday season. But due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it will be virtual. “The health and safety of our ... ( read original story ...)
Some in Japan Are Already Missing Trump
Even as the U.S. presidential race drags on, at least some Japanese are already missing Donald Trump, whose reelection chances appear to be slipping as votes continue to be counted on Thursday. “From ... ( read original story ...)
Japan doesn’t rule out Kim Jong Un visit to Tokyo Olympics
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said a Kim Jong Un visit to next year's rescheduled Tokyo Olympics would be a "good opportunity" to discuss important matters. ( read original story ...)
Why is Bangladesh protesting against France?
Bangladesh – home to 160 million people – has witnessed prolonged protests over the Prophet Muhammad cartoon row. ( read original story ...)
TABLE – Pakistan reserves increase $61 mln to $12,182.6 week ending Oct 29
Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves increase $61 million to $12,182.6 million in the week ending Oct 29, compared to $12,121.5 million in the previous week, central bank said on Thursday. RESERVES ... ( read original story ...)
Pandemic Puts Indonesia Into 1st Recession in 20 years
After two quarters of contraction, Indonesia is officially in its first recession since the Asian financial crisis. ( read original story ...)
Indonesia Enters Into Recession for First Time in 22 Years
Indonesia, the world's fourth most populous country and its 16th largest economy, entered recession for the first time in 22 years after a 3.49 percent fall in its gross domestic product or GDP during ... ( read original story ...)